The Person Behind The Scenes - What It’s Like Supporting Someone Through a Job Search?
Mon Apr 28 2025
For our 50th episode of the Open To Work Podcast, we’re doing something special.I’m joined by my wife — Mrs. Parker — for an honest conversation about what it’s really like to support someone through a job search.
From the moment I was made redundant, through the highs, lows, and uncertainty, to finally landing a new role, she was there through it all.
This episode shares her side of the story — the emotions, the surprises, and what we both learned along the way.In this episode, we talk about:
- What it felt like when I was first made redundant
- The toughest moments during the job search (for both of us)
- How she supported me, and what she found hardest- The emotional impact of finally landing a new role
- Advice for anyone supporting a partner through career uncertainty
Whether you're the one searching or the one supporting, we hope this episode helps you feel less alone.
And now check out the How To Get Hired Playbook https://bit.ly/matthewgethired
Sign up for our free weekly job search tips in our newsletter - https://opentoworktoolkit.substack.com/
Be sure to check out HireGuide's exclusive glossary of interview questions by job type -https://www.hireguide.com/resources/interview-questions
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Alderson James https://aldersonjames.com/
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For our 50th episode of the Open To Work Podcast, we’re doing something special.I’m joined by my wife — Mrs. Parker — for an honest conversation about what it’s really like to support someone through a job search. From the moment I was made redundant, through the highs, lows, and uncertainty, to finally landing a new role, she was there through it all. This episode shares her side of the story — the emotions, the surprises, and what we both learned along the way.In this episode, we talk about: - What it felt like when I was first made redundant - The toughest moments during the job search (for both of us) - How she supported me, and what she found hardest- The emotional impact of finally landing a new role - Advice for anyone supporting a partner through career uncertainty Whether you're the one searching or the one supporting, we hope this episode helps you feel less alone. And now check out the How To Get Hired Playbook https://bit.ly/matthewgethired Sign up for our free weekly job search tips in our newsletter - https://opentoworktoolkit.substack.com/ Be sure to check out HireGuide's exclusive glossary of interview questions by job type -https://www.hireguide.com/resources/interview-questions As ever thank you to our Sponsors: Alderson James https://aldersonjames.com/ Hireguide https://www.hireguide.com/