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Feeling Burnt Out in Your Career? Try This

Posted on October 29, 2022October 29, 2022 by Courtney Hill

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Job burnout is a special type of work-related stress.

It’s a state of physical or emotional exhaustion that also involves a sense of fatigue and lack of motivation.

Whatever the cause, job burnout can affect your physical and mental health. It’s important to consider how to know if you’ve got job burnout and ultimately, what you can do about it.

If I’m being honest with you, I was burnt out from my job 1.5 years ago.

Seriously exhausted, stressed, could barely get out of bed.

The LAST thing I ever wanted to do was go to work. In fact, the thought of work made me sick.

What was the cause of my burnout? Being understaffed at work and being worked to the bone. There was 2 people in my department for 5 people worth of work.

It was crazy, and I was turning crazy.

Here are some job burnout symptoms (that I know all too well):
-Cynical or overly critical at work
-Dragging yourself there and having a tough time getting started
-Being impatient or irritated with coworkers
-Finding it hard to concentrate
-Waking up in the middle of the night thinking of work
-Having a tough time getting to sleep from work items
-Using alcohol or other drugs to cope
-Feeling a lack of care towards work
-Feeling a low sense of satisfaction towards work

… and ultimately, feeling like you want to hand in your resignation every second day!!!

Here are some possible causes of job burnout:
-No job description or clear expectations
-Dysfunctional culture
-Lack of strong leadership
-Lack of work life balance (hello constant long hours)
-Extreme workload, unrealistic expectations
-Vacation/time-off guilt

Do any of these speak to you?

I hope not, but burnout DOES happen!

What I ended up doing to help my burnout was immediately take 3 weeks off work.

I was honest with my manager that I was feeling the symptoms of burnout and really needed to go take care of myself.

So, what CAN you do to relieve job burnout?
-Discuss your symptoms and concerns with your manager.
Be honest! Sometimes, a real conversation explaining how you’re feeling can open their eyes and kick in reality. It can be a major white flag… a sign that you need help. You CAN’T keep going the way you’ve been going and that something needs to change.

-Seek support. Talk to a counsellor, a friend you trust, parent or career coach. They may be able to provide coping mechanisms.

-Take the time off you need. I’m not taking 1 day. Honestly? Probably not even 2. True burnout may require 1-4+ weeks off to relieve. Make sure you are using your much needed time off in a way that will help you heal and recover.

-Get quality sleep and exercise time in. This may seem obvious but 8 hours per day of sleep, and 30 minutes (minimum) per day of exercise will do wonders. This is what I aim for everyday.

-Practice mindfulness. My boyfriend is a Vancouver Firefighter and let me tell you… he sees some crazy things as I’m sure you can imagine. He practices mindfulness REGULARLY! Even 3 minutes per day makes a world of a difference for him. He’s been teaching me the mindfulness ropes and I can really say it works. You focus on your breathing and being aware of what you’re feeling + sensing in the moment. There’s no doubt that you feel much more calm after mindfulness. I’m no pro at it just yet… but truly, try it for yourself.

Remember, your health = your wealth.

Take care of yourself.

Every, single, day.

-Courtney

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3 Important (and underrated) Steps I Take to Land $100k+ Roles

Posted on September 17, 2022September 17, 2022 by Courtney Hill

1. I always look for ways to “solve challenges”This may be an obvious one, but very few people actively seek out challenges they can help solve.And the rule of thumb is this: the bigger challenges you help solve… the bigger your pay cheques.It’s fact!The smartest people in the world continually solve biiiigggggg challenges, and they get paid accordingly.(Think: Elon musk… using “clean energy” for transportation)So, how can you always be thinking about what challenges you can help solve?Use these questions:-How can you help the company (or person) make money?–How can you help the company (or person) save money?-How can you help make someone’s life easier?-How can you establish new, time saving processes?You should always be thinking of ways to take what’s existing… and improve it.In other words, continuous improvement should be in your blood!Because when you improve.. and actively seek ways to do things “better” vs. the “same old same old” constantly, people see you have a growth mindset.Growth mindset = higher income.Higher income = less worries!2. I keep a running list of the challenges I’ve helped a company (or person) solveOnce some time passes, make sure you keep track of these challenges you’ve helped solve!This is a very underrated habit to be in.Very few people actually keep track of this, and then when it comes time to apply to new roles or they have an upcoming interview, they FORGET!Yes, we as human beings are forgetful.Very.So, instead… be proactive and keep a running list of what you’ve done!Ultimately, keep a list of where you have:-Helped the company (or person) make money-Helped the company (or person) save money-Helped make someones life easier-Established new, time saving processesDid you know that I was once rejected from a job because the hiring manager actually said I didn’t “own” enough accomplishments?No joke.The recruiter said I talked too much about what my team and I did, but not enough about me.I was mind blown! Thinking that I would have sounded selfish.But nope.Instead, I sounded average.Just another person in the sea of applicants.Average does not get you job offers.That’s a fact.3. Create a powerful brand that showcases the challenges you’ve help a company (or person) solve!Here’s the trickiest part.We’re always taught to be humble.Not to brag. Not to show off. Not to be proud.And to some degree that’s fair.But the thing is, in your career you DO need to showcase your accomplishments.You do need to highlight your value and the above exercise does exactly that.So when you go to write your resume, each and every bullet point should be where and how you’ve helped solve challenges.I look at resumes daily and the truth is, anyone that lists their “day-today duties” only, I’m never impressed.However, if someone lists with check marks in their resume where they’ve truly made a difference, where they’ve made an impact… I’m impressed.And guess what? I call these people first.It’s simple!Accomplishments showcase how you are an A player. Not a B or C player.I can’t stand C players… and nor can businesses.A players aline with other A players and if you are one, TELL the company!Don’t be afraid to speak up.Don’t be afraid to communicate all that hard work you did.Because if you don’t tell them… no one will.It’s your career. Your life.Get after your goals and dreams.I’m rooting for you 🙂-Courtney

How To Use Increase Your Job Offer Rate Using Videos

Posted on September 16, 2022September 16, 2022 by Courtney Hill

Get an interview by skipping the resume and sending a video pitch.

These 3 simple tips will help you make it all happen.

1. Gather your top 5 companies and desired roles

So… here’s the thing.

It’s easy to get overwhelmed at the thought of submitting a video with (or as) your application.

Easier said than done, right?

Well… start small.

What I mean by this is write down the top 5 companies you want to submit your video to.

It’s really about quality > quantity.

Look on LinkedIn! What ones REALLY peak your interest?

Write down 3 ways you feel you can really help this company.

AKA… what skills do you have that they are wanting?

What problems do you think you can help them solve?

Why YOU? What makes you passionate about them?

Make brief notes about these companies and keep it simple.

2. Get your tech together, look good and use this script format

Once you’ve made your notes on the top 5 companies you want to submit a ~1 minute video application for, start prepping for the recording.

Filming tips:
-sit in front of a window where there’s good lighting or use a ring light
-wear a nice dress shirt, comb hair etc.
-don’t worry about a fancy camera, your phone should be sufficient
-always, ALWAYS smile!

Script format:
-Introduce yourself (smile – look friendly!)
-Say what value you know you can provide to the company (skills, accomplishments)
-Conclude

… who are you, what industry are you in, how much experience, what makes you passionate about your role?

Example:

(intro)

“Hi there, my name is Courtney Hill and I’m an HR professional with 10+ years of experience!

I am passionate about human resources because I genuinely enjoy partnering with employees, managers and leaders at all levels of the business to implement and strengthen HR strategies such as recruitment, compensation and more”

(value)

I see you are looking for someone who brings ___________ (technical) skill and __________ (technical) skill

I actually have 3 years of experience with that skill (eg. HRIS platform) where I utilized it at Costco to recruit 40 new staff members!

I also see you are looking for someone who is a strong team player.

At my previous company, I organized a group of HR generalists together, and met 1x a week. We actively put time and effort towards solving _____ problem and did that in 1 month!

(conclusion)

I would love to chat further and meet the hiring manager and team.

Please feel free to give me a call at XXX-XXX-XXXX or email me at XXX.

Have a fantastic day!”

Make sure you try to keep it to 1 minute.

Attention spans now-a-days are short.

3. Send this 1 minute video to the hiring manager or with your online application

Once you’ve recorded all 5 videos with the format above, attach it to your online application.

Feel free to go the extra mile by trying to find the hiring manager’s email, or recruiters.

Hunter.io is a good email finder for company emails.

Or, you could reach out to the appropriate people on LinkedIn too.

Remember, going the extra mile often pays off!

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Action steps:

Research 5 companies
Record the video with the script above
Send

Alright, that’s it for now!

See you next week.

Courtney

3 Ways You Can Land Higher Paying Role in The Next 30 Days:

Posted on September 6, 2022September 16, 2022 by Courtney Hill

1. Position yourself as a “specialist”

I’m sure you’ve heard this before, but I’ll say it again.

No one likes generalists…

Someone who markets their self as a “I can help you do anything”, and “I have lots of different skillsets you could benefit from”, ultimately attracts no one.

People want to know you have the exact experience + interpersonal + technical skills that will get them from A to B.

They want a specialist.

And it’s also no secret that there are billions of people on the planet.

It’s competitive.

So what makes you different?

Are you positioning yourself as someone who is clear, and EXACTLY what the employer needs?

If you don’t have a powerful brand (resume, cover-letter, LinkedIn profile) just yet, consider doing that here right now.

The job postings are gold mines when it comes to knowing exactly what employers are looking for.

However, less is more.

Only take the KEY aspects, no little, no more.

2. Connect with recruiters that specialize in your field:

Are you an:

-Accountant?

Find a recruiting firm that specializes in placing accountants.

-HR professional?

Find a recruiting firm that specializes in placing human resources professionals.

–Executive?

Find a recruiting firm that specializes in placing executives.

and so on…

A simple Google search can often help you find the “right” recruitment firm for you.

Or… use LinkedIn to search for a specialized recruiter as well!

They need to make money by placing you, and you want to make a higher income.

So, it’s a win-win.

Make it happen today.

3. Create a list of 50 companies that employ people with your skillset.

Are you a software engineer?

Are you a HR professional?

Are you a marketing professional?

Are you a sales professional?

Create a list of 50 companies in your area that you KNOW employ people with your skillset.

Google, LinkedIn, magazines, articles… these are all good places to find this data.

Once you have that list, REACH OUT to some of the managers for those departments on LinkedIn or email via Hunter Email Finder here.

Most companies are subliminally “always” looking for good talent.

A VP I know recently said to me, “we are always willing to onboard top talent”.

THAT’S when you know a company is forward thinking and doing well too.

Find these companies.

Reach out.

Simple.
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Action steps:

Ensure you have a powerful, specialized brand (We can help you here)
Find 5 recruitment firms or recruiters that specialize in your skillset
Make a list of 50 companies that employ people like you