bad advice and failed dream jobs w/j.d. hillen
guest: j.d. hillen, developer and speaker at garmin
- get good at explaining short job stints, especially in volatile industries like advertising where staffing up and down for clients is normal
- before quitting a job ask if the problem is industry-wide or specific to your company, since you will likely face industry problems again elsewhere
- landing your dream job does not guarantee happiness, so check in with yourself or a trusted person on whether you actually feel proud going to work
- build real connections by reaching out directly to people at conferences or companies you want to join, even if you start as a total stranger to them
- keep working toward a goal even after early rejection, since skills built over years can make you qualified for a role later