Is Your Job Search an Escape Room, a Lazy River, or a Treadmill?

Is Your Job Search an Escape Room, a Lazy River, or a Treadmill?

Sometimes a job search can feel like an escape room—full of puzzles to solve, doors to unlock, and moments of frustration where progress feels just out of reach. Or maybe it feels like a lazy river—drifting along slowly, waiting for something to happen. Worse yet, it might feel like a treadmill—you’re putting in the effort, but you’re not moving forward.

Here’s the good news: you don’t have to wait, guess, or spin your wheels.

We’re 17 days into the Job-Search Advent Calendar, and every bold move so far has been about reclaiming control. These aren’t just tips—they’re actions to help you gain momentum, move with purpose, and lead your job search with confidence.

Here’s a quick recap of Days 10–17:

🎄 Day 10: Lead the Conversation
Ask bold questions that position you as the leader they need.

🎄 Day 11: Turn Down the Smile
Polite, not a push-over. Silence amplifies your confidence.

🎄 Day 12: Stop Justifying Your Worth
You’re not on trial. State your achievements clearly and unapologetically.

🎄 Day 13: Kill the Word ‘Help’
Frame outreach as collaboration, not a plea. Confidence builds connection.

🎄 Day 14: Redefine Rejection
Every “no” brings you closer to the “yes” that’s right for you.

🎄 Day 15: Ask for What You Deserve
Practice your salary number—then add 10%. Confidence grows through repetition.

🎄 Day 16: Swagger Like a CEO
Your competition is a resource. Study their strategy and refine your own.

🎄 Day 17: Shake Up Your Network — This Week’s Deep Dive! 🔥

If your network feels too cozy, it’s holding you back. Growth doesn’t happen in your comfort zone—it happens when you surround yourself with people who push you to level up.

Here’s today’s challenge: Find the connections that make you sit up straighter.
The ones whose success feels intimidating—but inspires you to aim higher.

• 🎄 Join a group where people are already 10 steps ahead. Watch how fast you catch up.

• 🎄 RSVP to that event that makes you rethink your whole wardrobe. Show up boldly.

• 🎄 DM the person whose LinkedIn profile makes you ask, “How do I get there?”

These aren’t just connections. They’re catalysts—people who will sharpen your skills, challenge your thinking, and push you to become unstoppable.

Your future isn’t built in safe little echo chambers. It’s forged in bold moves, intimidating conversations, and stepping into rooms you feel just shy of deserving.

The Advent Calendar is your daily reminder to stop waiting and start doing.

If you want this level of actionable advice every day, follow me on LinkedIn for the final 7 bold moves to take your job search—and your career—to the next level.

And if you’ve tried any of these strategies, I’d love to hear how it’s going! Hit reply or drop a comment to celebrate your progress.

This is your career. This is your power. Let’s make it happen.

Sincerely, Kate