Dominic Salomoni
Diary of a mid-life job hunter
Lucia Knight discusses the challenging and often daunting experience of midlife job hunting with Dom Salomoni.
In this episode, I discuss the challenging and often daunting experience of midlife job hunting with Dom Salomoni, who shares his insights from transitioning to a new role after 25 years in the same industry. Together, we explore the emotional toll of job searching with family and financial obligations, and Dom reveals his strategies for self-investment, mindfulness, and setting a clear North Star to stay focused and motivated. Tune in for practical advice on navigating the midlife career search and learn how to create a balanced approach to achieve your career goals.
[01:00] How did it feel to look for a job for the first time in 25 years?
[01:41] What were some of the things that you did that helped you deal with it and ultimately helped you find the next role?
[04:52] How did Dom keep going when things got tough?
[05:39] What one (or two) piece of advice would you give to someone who is about to enter a job search, who is in a job search, or who just knows that sometime in the future, they're going to hit a midlife job search?
Speaker Links
Connect with Dom on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dom-salomoni-1544b16/
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