😓 Unsupportive Family Members...

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  • Handling Unsupportive Family Members - Don’t let them derail your job search!

  • In The News - A tricky job market for college grads & today’s a big day for Uber and Lyft drivers in Massachusetts.

  • J.T. Talks Jobs - Be careful when using job boards to look for work!

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Don't Let Them Derail Your Job Search: How to Handle Unsupportive Loved Ones

The Common Struggle 😥

Job searching in today's tough market is challenging enough without having to deal with unsupportive loved ones. As a career coach helping thousands annually, I've heard it all – from well-meaning but misguided advice like "Just go knock on doors" to outright criticism about not trying hard enough. The tension can strain even the closest relationships.

Sammy's Story

Sammy, a client of mine, found herself in this exact situation. Her family constantly questioned her efforts, suggesting she should be applying to ten times more jobs or treating the search as a full-time job. Their outdated tactics, like dropping off resumes in person, only added to Sammy's frustration.

The Strategic Approach 📝

What Sammy's loved ones failed to understand is that today's job market demands a strategic, tactical approach – not just mindless application submissions. The online application route is gridlocked, so we must explore alternative pathways through back-channeling and networking.

The Conversation You Need to Have

When faced with unsupportive loved ones, it's essential to have an honest conversation. Here's how Sammy approached it:

  1. Set Boundaries: "I love you, but your role isn't to be my career coach. This situation affects us all, but you're not job searching in this market."

  2. Educate Them: Share data-driven insights and the specific strategies you're using, like back-channeling. Explain why their suggested tactics are outdated and ineffective.

  3. Ask for Support: Request their belief in your strategic approach, even if it doesn't look like traditional "busy work."

  4. Provide Resources: Share educational content (like my TikToks) that explains the realities of today's job market and the necessity of modern job search techniques.

The Breakthrough 🙌

By having this conversation and providing resources, Sammy's loved ones gained a better understanding of her situation. Their criticism turned to support, relieving strain on their relationship.

Your Turn for Success

If you're facing a similar struggle with unsupportive loved ones, know that you're not alone. Take a page from Sammy's story and have the critical conversation to realign expectations and rebuild trust in your job search efforts.

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Go get ‘em!

J.T. O’Donnell

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