3 Career Lessons Learned from 65 Conversations, with Polina Selyutin

We can all learn from the success of those around us. On this episode of Find Your Dream Job, our guest Polina Selyutin shares common themes she has heard in dozens of conversations with successful women who love their careers. From having an abundance mindset to approaching networking with the goal of creating real connections, these lessons will resonate for anyone feeling stuck or discouraged in the job search. About Our Guest: Polina Selyutin Polina Selyutin is the cofounder and host of the podcast, I Want Her Job (www.iwantherjob.com/podcast), with Brianne Perleberg. Previously Polina worked in operations and business consulting for tech companies in San Francisco's Bay Area. Resources in this Episode: New Tool: Ageism in hiring is real. But do you know what’s protected and what’s prohibited under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act? Take the Age Discrimination Quiz from the AARP: http://aarptek.aarp.org/age-discrimination-quiz?intcmp=AE-WOR-W50-FLXSLDR-SLIDE3-RL1-WORKJOBS-ADEA2017  Listener Question: When talking to recruiters, listener Brenda Michel says she gets asked about where else she’s applying and interviewing. Should she show her cards to every recruiter who reaches out? Jessica shares advice, plus another resource from an insider: More from Polina Selyutin: Polina is launching a new podcast on relocating to new cities. Check out 'New Roots:' http://new-roots.launchrock.com/ Polina’s favorite books for job searching and building a career: “Designing Your Life,” by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans “Resilience,” by Eric Greitens “Road to Character,” by David Brooks “How Women Decide,” by Therese Huston “The Willpower Instinct,” by Kelly McGonigal “The Success Principles,” by Jack Canfield “First, Break all the Rules,” by Jim Harter “High Output Management,” by Andy Grove “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” by Stephen Covey “The End of Average,” by Scott Rose Polina’s favorite career podcasts: How I Built This A16Z HBR Ideacast Recode/Decode Running Through Walls Glambition Find Your Dream Job! The Tim Ferriss Show On Being, for a spiritual break Oprah’s Super Soul, for a spiritual break Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices