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The Power of Awkward Connections: Escaping Career Boredom Through Strategic Networking - Travis’s Career Change Story

The Power of Awkward Connections: Escaping Career Boredom Through Strategic Networking - Travis’s Career Change Story

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The biggest career networking myth says to "tell everyone you're looking" - but that rarely works unless you do this one crucial thing. Travis discovered this game-changing approach and transformed his career by focusing on strategic conversations instead of collecting random connections. In this episode, he shares how embracing "awkward connections" helped him transition from cabinet making to his dream job in playground design - without ever submitting his resume online.

What you’ll learn

  • Why the common advice “tell everyone you're looking for a job” rarely works (and what to ask instead to get actual results)
  • The counterintuitive approach that helped Travis land his dream job without ever submitting a resume online
  • How to evaluate job offers beyond salary to find roles that truly fulfill your entire life, not just your career

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