We’ve covered clarity, employers, branding, impact, and storytelling. Now, in the final episode of the Job Search Reset series, we’re focusing on something many job seekers avoid: real human interaction.

It’s easier to sit behind a screen and apply online — but the truth is, human connection is what helps you rise above a competitive job market.

You’ll learn how to:

• Reframe "networking" into authentic community building rooted in shared commonalities
• Ask for help in a way that feels natural — and gets results
• Pair online applications with thoughtful human outreach to get eyes on your resume
• Build rapport in interviews by finding personal points of connection

This isn’t about being transactional — it’s about belonging. When people like you, relate to you, and remember you, everything changes.

Episode Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome and series context
01:03 – Why human-to-human interaction is harder (but necessary) in your jobsearch
01:54 – Rethinking “networking” as community and relationship building
04:49 – How shared commonalities create trust and familiarity
06:02 – What to ask for (and what not to ask for) when seeking help
08:25 – Why you should pair human connection with online applications
10:18 – How a personal note can pull your resume out of the stack
11:17 – Human connection in interviews: why likability matters from minute one
14:16 – The KPIs of networking: Kids, Pets, Interests (credit: Emily Worden)
14:43 – Final encouragement for high-performing misfits in a tough job market

What’s next? This wraps up the Job Search Reset series — but I have so much more planned to help you find work that truly fits. If there’s a topic you want me to explore, send me a message on LinkedIn!

P.S. If you’ve found this series helpful and want to support the podcast, buy me a coffee here! Your support helps me keep creating content that helps high-performing misfits find work that fits.

At this point in the Job Search Reset series, you’ve clarified what you want, identified your target employers, built your personal brand, and shifted to an impact mindset. Now, it’s time to bring it all together through one of the most powerful—and often uncomfortable—parts of the job search: telling your story.

You’ll learn how to:

• Build human connection through authentic storytelling
• Identify the "who you are" elements that shape your story—your strengths, identity, and motivation
• Share your career journey and "why" in a way that's honest and relatable
• Where to plug your story into your job search

This isn’t just about accomplishments—it’s about showing the human side of your career journey. When you tell your story with clarity and vulnerability, you stand out in a way that no resume bullet point ever could.

Episode Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome and series introduction
01:04 – Why human connection matters in today’s job market
02:19 – Getting comfortable with discomfort in your job search
02:43 – The power of authentic storytelling
03:29 – How to define who you are and what matters to you
06:33 – Connecting your identity, strengths, and story
07:27 – Why your “why” makes your story memorable
09:19 – How to integrate your story across platforms
09:58 – Final thoughts and next steps

Tools mentioned in this episode: CliftonStrengths Assessment

Coming up next: How to humanize your job search through community and connection.

P.S. If you’ve found this episode helpful and want to support the podcast, buy me a coffee here! Your support helps me keep creating content that helps high-performing misfits find work that fits.

Most job seekers talk about what they did—but what employers actually care about is the impact those actions made. In this episode of the Job Search Reset series, we focus on shifting from a “duty” mindset to an “impact” mindset, so your resume, LinkedIn, and interviews highlight measurable results that matter to employers.

You’ll learn how to:

• Transform generic job duties into strong, results-focused accomplishments
• Use a simple formula for writing high-impact bullet points that grab attention
• Identify metrics and outcomes that prove your value
• Apply the impact mindset throughout your job search

This shift takes more effort, but it’s one of the most powerful ways to stand out in a competitive job market.

Episode Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome and series introduction
01:09 – What “duty vs. impact” means in your job search
02:23 – Turning duties into accomplishment statements
03:04 – A simple formula for impactful bullet points
04:21 – Why metrics matter (“no metrics = no interviews”)
06:10 – Applying the impact mindset to your resume summary
06:55 – How to communicate impact during your interviews
07:47 – Final thoughts and next steps

Coming up next: How to tell your story authentically—and in a way that makes people want to listen.

P.S. If you’ve found this episode helpful and want to support the podcast, buy me a coffee here! Your support helps me keep creating content that helps high-performing misfits find work that fits.