Work Should Feel Good with Diana Alt
Work Should Feel Good with Diana Alt
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Work Should Feel Good is the no-BS career podcast for people who want more from their work, without selling their soul to get it. Hosted by career strategist and layoff survivor Diana Alt, this show shares real stories, mindset shifts, and practical strategies to help you grow your career on your terms.
You'll hear from recruiters, entrepreneurs, leaders, and everyday professionals in episodes that drop most Wednesdays. Let's make work feel good - together.
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The podcast covers a range of topics focused on career growth, work-life balance, and empowerment, with episodes featuring entrepreneurs and professionals sharing their journeys, like Liz Wilcox discussing unconventional business building and Mark Foster exploring the power of hope in challenging work environments.
Work Should Feel Good is the no-BS career podcast for people who want more from their work, without selling their soul to get it. Hosted by career strategist and layoff survivor Diana Alt, this show shares real stories, mindset shifts, and practical strategies to help you grow your career on your terms.
You’ll hear from recruiters, entrepreneurs, leaders, and everyday professionals in episodes that drop most Wednesdays. Let’s make work feel good – together.
Wondering if you’re “too experienced” for the jobs you’re targeting? Here’s how to reframe your story and get hired anyway.
When you’re mid-career and applying for roles that seem below your previous titles or scope, you might get hit with the dreaded “overqualified” label. But is it really about being overqualified or are you just overselling the wrong aspects of your experience?
In this solo episode, Diana Alt unpacks the nuance between being overqualified and overselling. She shares practical strategies to help you reposition your experience, adjust your resume and language, and confidently explain why you’re applying for roles that don’t match your “highest” title.
Whether you’re aiming to scale back your role for better life balance or shifting industries, Diana explains how to craft a compelling narrative that eases hiring managers’ concerns and puts you in control of your job search.
⏳ Timestamps: 01:00 Why “overqualified” concerns come up so often 02:45 Two ways the concern shows up in job searches 05:35 Why Diana hates the term “overqualified” 06:45 What hiring managers actually want to know 08:30 Are you overselling your experience? 10:30 Adjusting scope and framing your value 13:40 Resume language: Titles, truth, and clarity 17:15 Real-life client examples of successful reframes 21:50 Explaining your shift: crafting a confident “why” 23:30 Applying to two levels of roles? Create two resumes 💡 Take action 🔥 Subscribe for future episodes → https://www.youtube.com/@dianaalt 📖 Grab my Resume Don’ts Guide → https://www.dianaalt.com/resumedonts ❌ Avoid these common job search mistakes → https://www.jobsearchmistakes.com 🚪 Wondering if it’s time to walk away? → https://www.isittimetowalk.com 💼 Work with me → https://www.dianaalt.com
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