How to Look for Work When You’re About to Become a New Parent, with Emily Lamia

Find Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your Job

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Careers, Business

4.8 • 624 Ratings

🗓️ 26 October 2022

⏱️ 31 minutes

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It’s an exciting time of life; you're having a baby! But how do you make your next career move when your time and energy are about to be challenged? First, says Find Your Dream Job guest Emily Lamia, focus on the job you want. Just like any job seeker, determine your skills and the value you offer to the company you’re applying to. Next, Emily says, determine the benefits you need and pursue the positions that offer them. And finally, don’t let pregnancy make you feel like you can’t get hired; companies will hire the right person for the job, so communicate that you are the right person. About Our Guest: Emily Lamia (http://linkedin.com/in/emilylamia) is the founder and owner of Pivot Journeys (https://www.pivotjourneys.com/). Her company gives you the strategies and support you need to find meaningful work. And to empower you to be inspired, engaged, and effective on the job. Resources in This Episode: If you’re ready for personalized help as you navigate your next career move, find out how Emily can help you by visiting her website at Pivot Journeys (https://www.pivotjourneys.com/). From our Sponsor: Find Your Dream Job is brought to you by TopResume.(http://macslist.org/topresume) Top Resume has helped more than 400,000 professionals land more interviews and get hired faster. Get a free review of your resume today from one of Top Resume’s expert writers. (http://macslist.org/topresume) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This episode is sponsored by Plaud, the AI wearable gadget that takes notes of meetings and calls.
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1:01.1	That's PLA-U-D. This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference in life.
1:21.8	I'm your host, Mack Pritchard. I'm also the founder of Max List. It's a job board in the Pacific Northwest that helps you find a fulfilling career.
1:31.1	Every Wednesday, I talk to a different expert about the tools you need to get the work you want.
1:36.9	Looking for work is hard, and it makes you vulnerable too.
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