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Hey, everybody, its Marielle.
So youre looking for a job.
Maybe you got laid off or didnt have your contract renewed.
Thats happening to a lot of folks now because of fears about the economy.
Or maybe youre just looking for a change.
Lets be honest.
The job hunting process is generally not fun.
Its often exhausting.
And it's even worse if you don't have a job and you're watching your bank account shrink by the day.
What you need, well, first of all, is a little confidence boost because it.
Can and will feel like a slog.
Sometimes it can feel hopeless.
But the truth is that you can ask for help.
You are resilient.
You do have a ton of resources.
That's Cynthia Pong.
She's founder and CEO of the career coaching firm Embrace Change.
The other thing you need is a job hunting plan.
On this episode of Lifekit, we'll help you make one.