Career Switch Podcast: Expert advice for your career change

45: Avoid burnout with your career change

Nov 14, 2023 · 30 min · Season 3 · Episode 45 · 22.2 MB

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It takes time to change industries or professions, and depending on how you handle that time—and the feelings that come with it—it could lead to burnout.

I speak with Dr. Kyle Elliott, a career coach and founder of CaffeinatedKyle.com. Kyle coaches career changers, so they avoid burnout as they work on their career switch.

In this episode, Kyle shares how having clear targets, realistic goals and a good support system can keep you from burning out. He offers techniques to apply for jobs strategically along with ways to take care of yourself while changing careers.

Episode Highlights:

Specify clear targets
Set realistic goals
Focus on what you can control
Stay grounded
Separate facts vs feelings
Techniques to apply for jobs strategically
Who should be in your support system
Self-care while making a career change to avoid burnout
Ways to bolster your confidence to combat impostor syndrome
How all jobs are the same

Find Dr. Kyle Elliott at:
Website: https://caffeinatedkyle.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylecromerelliott/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caffeinatedkyle/
X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/caffeinatedkyle

Resources Mentioned:

Kyle's articles:
How to Avoid and Manage Job Search Burnout

How to Write a Career Change Resume (with Examples)

Workforce Development Board: Find one in your area

Average job search:
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation News Release 9/1/23

Episode 5: How to handle uncertainty while making a career change

Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay

Podcast info:
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