Here's what gets mid-careerists stuck in their job search:

They don't realize that they are "actively procrastinating."

Here are the five most common mistakes:

1️⃣ Searching for inspiration online (a.k.a. drinking from a firehose)

2️⃣ Tweaking their resume and elevator pitch compulsively.

3️⃣ Getting caught up in fantasies of radical career changes
(a.k.a. Shiny Escapist Object Syndrome).

4️⃣ Feeding an addiction to personality assessments.

5️⃣ Passively consuming advice from experts.

In truth, these are just a way to bury the head in the sand, hoping for all of this to go away.

Busy ≠ Effective

Instead, here are 4 ways to make leaps.

👉 Gather inspiration and insights from real conversations.

👉 Learn a new skill -- sign up for a class.

👉 Share knowledge openly to help others.

👉 Engage with others who are on the same journey.

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