In this episode, I am super excited to welcome Erin Lewber to the podcast. I met Erin recently on LinkedIn. I had been following Erin for a while and knew I had to reach out to her. Erin brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to the show gained through her years of experience in staffing, recruiting, leadership, and career coaching. During our conversation, we discuss today’s job search trends and the future of work. Erin shares valuable advice on knowing how to tell your story, how to ask good questions, and why it’s important to learn to embrace the discomfort of being wrong.
About Erin Lewber
Erin is a career coach, former award-winning Recruiting industry leader, and current Head of User Adoption for one of Amazon’s fastest-growing sales teams. Throughout her career, she has helped thousands of job seekers land jobs and coached hundreds of experienced professionals to reach their career growth goals. Erin’s approach to career success is grounded in smart, simple strategies that stand the test of time.
Outside of work, Erin is an outdoor enthusiast, beekeeper, RV traveler, and novice crocheter. She lives in the Metro-Detroit area with her husband, two children, and two dogs.
Episode Highlights
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- Today’s trends in the field of career search
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- The importance of being able to ask good questions
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- Erin’s journey through high school and college
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- You just do the next right thing
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- Good inputs usually lead to good outputs
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- Erin spent 15 years working in her family’s business
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- Don’t be afraid to ask a question
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- Erin’s first day in staffing and recruiting
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- LinkedIn is a powerful tool for connection and job search
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- Making a connection as a lead into Amazon
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- Erin’s tips for job seekers
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- Always have a backup plan
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- Know how to tell your story, what you are good at
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- Do and Learn, don’t Learn and Do
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- Lead from a place of action rather than a place of pure study
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- Embrace the discomfort of being wrong
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- Stop telling yourself that you don’t know
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- Building confidence in your youth
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- The future of work is about possibilities
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- What does great work mean to you?
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- Take big chances and test the limits while you’re young
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- Be curious and playful in your choices