Tips to Job Seekers
Channel: MherMardoyan Career Coach
Date: 11/10/2019

Look, I'm an entrepreneur, I know what it's like to look for a job. I know how it feels, here what it does, here's what I have to say, when it comes to job searching. 
You might think you want the big brand, you might think you want the most money, you may think you want this type of remote work, or whatever it may be. But start small and don't pass up on a startup, because they're a startup, follow the people. This is where being present on social media matters, you may find someone who puts out great content, and you might engage with them. They'll remember you, when it comes time for a job. You are competing with a lot of people with the big brands, but if you minimize the importance of working for a smaller company in which you could grow, then then you're you might be missing out. 
A lot of job seeking and job searching is people want what they can't see is the journey. That's why I do what I do. I like to show the executives and the companies that are doing things, I like to show behind the scenes, you know why? Because the people in the company are more interesting than the company.
Look for the type of people, the leaders, you know in social media that you resonate with, and that might make your search a lot easier. 
As far as your expectations. I mean, there's a lot of different things, but I can tell you this; money doesn't guarantee happiness, money guarantees that you'll probably spend it. So, if you can really adjust your mindset to downsize or spend a little bit less and, and take the lower paying job because you think you'll be happier, that is worth it. That is absolutely worth it. 
And the other thing I would say when it comes to expectations is; expect a long process. You cannot put all your eggs in one basket for this one company that you love that you love so much. The interviews went so good, everything's good, and then you never know you think you're going to hear back in seven days, then it's been two weeks. Next thing you know, it's been three months, and you can never, ever stop the job search. If you are in a position where you need work, or are you’re miserable like I was, and you need to get out, you can never treat the job search or the job finding process. You can't take it lightly, it is a full time job to look for a job, and the effort is well worth it. 
If you commit to finding what you want. So, just don't undersell that, like it takes a while and you cannot put all your eggs in one basket, you cannot just rely on this one company to come back and overwhelmingly say yes. 
So that's what I would say, have a social media presence, and if you do, you will find the people that you like and the type of people that you feel like you probably enjoy working for, you can establish those connections. 
That's all you want is to be surrounded by people who are like minded and elevate your progress personally and professionally.

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