Jim Gonzales

I felt more burnt out from the job hunt than any full-time job.

Prepare for interviews.
Study up on negotiation. 
Interview in a long panel.
Apply for countless jobs online.
Create portfolios and presentations. 
Do informational and mock interviews.
Network on LinkedIn and in-person events.
Watch videos on how to best present yourself. 
Read all the latest tips and tricks for getting a job.

Only to get another rejection.

I’m not here to tell you “All will be good,” “Rejection=Redirection,” or “Keep getting at it.”

There’s enough content on LinkedIn for that.

I’m here to tell you, that it’s ok to not be ok.

Take the time you need before you bounce back up.

🙏🏽

Yesterday I had an interview.

It went well, but you never know.

In this competitive landscape, anything can happen.

That's why I'm committed to building my interview pipeline.

It's not over until I sign an offer I'm excited about.

My approach:
↳ Stay prepared
↳ Keep networking and interviewing
↳ Take breaks when you can and come back stronger

I end the day with my favorite burger joint.

How do you celebrate the small wins?

P.S. I'm convinced West Coast has the best burgers in the US. Change my mind.

Yesterday on LinkedIn I shared I’m currently on the job hunt.

I’m not LinkedIn famous and didn’t get 1,000 likes.

But you know what I did get:

🤓 18,680 views (People seeing I’m looking for a job)
🤓 38 comments (People helping spread the word outside of my own network)
🤓 24 messages (People letting me know their company is hiring)

I used to be afraid to post, worrying about what people might think about me.

But now it’s an opportunity to share a part of who Jim Gonzales is.

Best of all, I get to meet other people I would have never met otherwise and learn from them.

I’ve seen a lot of people struggling to find a job.

Separate yourself and seek creative ways to apply.

Like, sharing a story about who you are and why that matters.

If you’re looking for a job like me and would like some guidance on how to go beyond just cold applying, send me a DM!

#jobhunt