Propelling Careers Podcast Episode 41: New Year New Job

In episode 41, our first episode of 2025, we focus on the topic of New Year, New Job.  The new year often brings with it a fresh start and this can invigorate people especially as they think about their career. In this episode, we will provide advice and insights to help as you navigate career exploration and or a search including these below.  We hope you enjoy listening!

- The important role that self reflection plays in your exploration and search

- The importance of having “anchors” i.e. preferences for what you want in your career and what you are looking for in a role to help focus you in your search

- Document your anchors

- You should not launch a search until you know what you are looking for

- Be intentional in your search

- Use these anchors to guide you in tailoring application materials

- Reflect on what gives you energy to help you know what you may want to focus on as your career develops

- It is important to understand where you are in the process: job exploration or job search

- What signs might indicate that you should start to consider looking for a new role

Lauren Celano, CEO of Propel Careers and Jim Gould, the Director for Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard Medical School, launched this podcast as a way for us to share our advice, insights, and reflections to help others navigate their careers.

As we develop new episodes, this podcast will provide insights regarding career advice to help listeners navigate career choices and become more confident in their decisions. We look forward to busting myths and providing real life, timely, and accurate advice. Jim and Lauren work heavily with Ph.D. trained scientists, but the advice we provide can be applicable to other audiences. We hope you enjoy listening!