Lost and spiraling - before a year.
My heart is so heavy – I need some advice! Less than one year ago, I moved across the entire country for my husband’s new job. I was excited to start a new chapter in my career and found a company that I thought would be a perfect next step. Unfortunately, since Day 1, things just haven’t clicked. From relationships with coworkers, to my manager, to my type of work… I am now 8 months in, and I am still just not hitting my stride – to the point where I can feel myself losing interest and not doing much to solve the problem. I’m not doing poor work; but I think I am just so burned out, I just don’t even want to figure out what a solution could be. That said, on a whim, I applied at another company two weeks ago… and now two interviews in, I think they might be interested in me (and I know me in them). Realizing I do NOT have the position yet, I’m already spiraling about hurting feelings at my company, leaving before a year, being blacklisted (“why didn’t she tell us if she wasn’t happy?”). Although this potential company checks the boxes (and I feel fairly good about the job position, culture, etc.), I’m also scared it’s going to be a repeat of the situation I’m in now. I just don’t know what to do – and I so rarely feel this lost. Help?
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In the past month, I had 3 recruiters reach out to me and we had excellent conversations. They were so excited about my experience, they even responded to my thank you emails. Now-crickets. These are recruiters on staff with the organizations they represent. Anyone care to offer insight into this behavior?
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Write a Resume that Gets Read and Gets You Hired
Hiring managers and recruiters don’t read every resume; they scan for standouts. Here’s a checklist that covers formatting, keywords, summaries, and more, all designed to help your resume get noticed.
https://www.market-connections.net/blog/write-a-resume-that-gets-read-and-gets-you-hired
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A dream role position has landed on my plate while I’m not feeling my very best due to a health issue .
I’m okay 65-70% percent of time but lately it’s been flaring . I don’t want to lose the opportunity and feel I should at least try and do my best . im praying to god , to help me land this job only if its meant to be as im afraid my health “might “ affect my performance . I’m currently still going through the interview process . Would like some feedback from some mid -senior level professionals . Has anyone been in this situation before ?
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Opinion on secondment
I've been in my company for 9 months .
The perfect secondment opportunity came up .
My manager said to meet the secondment manager.
However, my meeting didn't go well.
I asked all the relevant questions but the secondment manager was very negative in her responses and I felt bad vibes.
The role was perfect and exactly what Ive been dreaming of .
But every question I'd ask she would be negative and say x person is tough x team will write bad reviews.
I didn't know if this was to check how i'd behave so I just twisted it positively and say how I'd adapt and help her with these challenges.
I rejected the opportunity but don't know if it's the right decision.
How do you determine if the secondment is right for you
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How long should you stay in a position or company? Do you think there is a standard time?
Curious to know others thoughts on this topic. I've been hearing 2-5 years. I think there are multiple factors that determines the time such as security, money, toxic space, they love the role or company, it's not your career goal, they're bored etc
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Resume Red Flags
Some resume details might seem small, but to employers, they can raise big questions and they may hold back the job seeker. Here is a closer look at the red flags that might be doing more harm than good.
https://www.market-connections.net/blog/resume-red-flags
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