14. Job anxiety survival guide for humanitarians: stand out and stay sane

02/06/25 • 37 min

In this episode of Rewired for Good, we tackle the number one concern brought to every coaching session this week: the uncertainty of the humanitarian and development job market.

We cover:
- key tactics and reframes to approach job searching and applications in a strategic way
- prompts to elevate your self-concept as a humanitarian and clarify your unique added value so you can show up confidently and so your so your CV, cover letters and interviews are as strong as can be.
- techniques to make the application process less painful, easier and more pleasant
- and the 5 key aspects of your wellness that you need to feed to hold the distance throughout these challenging times.

No matter what your situation is, this episode will help you regain confidence, refine your applications and get through this with as little stress as possible.

Grab your notebook, take a deep breath, and let's get to work.

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In this episode of Rewired for Good, we tackle the number one concern brought to every coaching session this week: the uncertainty of the humanitarian and development job market.

No matter what your situation is, this episode will help you regain confidence, refine your applications and get through this with as little stress as possible.

Grab your notebook, take a deep breath, and let's get to work.

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Rewired for Good - 14. Job anxiety survival guide for humanitarians: stand out and stay sane

Transcript

Good morning, afternoon, night, everyone, whenever you're listening, wherever you are, how are you? I am doing well through this perplexing, watershed moment that the humanitarian sector is experiencing. And I am just beyond grateful for your presence here week after week for your willingness to listen to something that can help you through the toughest times.

We're embarking against our will on a couple of months of serious turbulence and soul-searching together. One thing's for sure,