Ask the Dumb Question. I Mean It.

“I don’t know what I don’t know.”
Every week, I hear job seekers ask the same things… but with a little shame in their voice, like they should already know the answers.

These questions aren’t actually dumb. They’re a sign of overwhelm or unclear goals or just plain not knowing which way to go.

So today, I'm naming those questions. Out loud. No judgement, not even a little bit.

Why This Matters to You

When your job search is led by fear, confusion, or the need for someone else to “just tell you what to do,” you feel like s***.

Pretty simple.

Common Solutions and Why They Might Not Work

Most people try to Google their way through this. They crowdsource advice on Reddit. They apply to dozens of jobs and hope someone will 'give them a chance.'

Or they wait... "Maybe the right job will just fall into my lap..."

It doesn’t.

Because job search success isn't always about wOrKiNg HaRdEr...

It’s about asking better questions.

A Better Approach for You

Let’s start here:
There are no dumb questions.

Yes, this is a list of questions I've compiled from messages. Word-for-word:

• What job should I get?

• What career is best for me?

• Is this a good job?

• Do you think I would be good at this?

• What companies should I apply to?

• Can you just fix my resume?

• Is my resume bad?

• Why am I not getting interviews?

• Do I need a different resume for each job?

• Can I apply if I do not match everything?

• What if I mess up the interview?

• What if I sound stupid?

• What if they do not like me?

• What if they can tell I was a teacher?

• Is the job market bad?

• Should I wait to apply?

• Is it even worth trying?

• Is AI taking all the jobs?

• Can I do this without networking?

• Can I just apply on LinkedIn?

• Do I really need LinkedIn?

• Is there a shortcut?

• Can someone just tell me what to do?

• What’s the difference between Instructional Design and Learning & Development?

• Do I need an ID certificate to get an ID job?

• Is Salesforce a job or a tool? 

• What’s the difference between an Operations Manager and a Project Manager?

• What is a Customer Success job and would I be good at it? 

• Am I qualified for roles with “Senior” in the title?

• Is “entry-level” really for people with no experience?

• How do I know if I’m qualified for a job if I’ve never done it?

• Can I apply if I don’t know the software they mention?

... and the list goes on.

Your Next Steps

Got a question you feel weird asking?

Type it out. 

Reply to this email and ask it.

If you're reading on my website, drop your question in my contact form here.

I read every reply. I won’t always send a long answer, but if your question is common, I’ll teach through it in a future issue so everyone benefits.

P.s.

I've answered tons of these questions in my Career Change Accelerator so you don't have to feel 'dumb' for asking them. Get instant access here.

That's it for this week. I really hope you'll give this a try. If you want more support and understanding, I'm the gal for you.

Steph Yesil

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