Pt. 1 Finding Your Dream Job featuring Scott Swedberg - Career Development Expert, CEO & Founder of The Job Sauce - Ep 3

Your job significantly impacts the quality of your life. For many people, your job is a key source of meaning and purpose. So how do you find your dream job (or atleast leave a job you hate…?)

This is PART 1 of 2 of an episode with my longtime friend, mentor Scott Swedberg CEO @ The Job Sauce.

Scott founded The Job Sauce because he believes a dream career is an integral part of a happy, fulfilling life and he’ll share with us some of the lessons he’s learned and insights into landing a job you love.

(Disclaimer: Scott and I experimented with recording from my phone so there’s a little background noise… Scott’s story is incredible, so thank you for your audio forgiveness and patience.)

In Part 1 of this episode we cover:

  • Why people tolerate jobs they hate and the cues you need to pay attention to that might tell you it’s time to leave

  • How Scott became obsessed with helping people find their dream job

  • Scott shares about the impact of automation (here’s the link he mentions: Mckinsey Automation report, 2017) and what happens when work is no longer the primary way people get meaning?

  • Qualities of a dream job and why following your passion is bad advice

In Part 2 we cover:

  • We jump right into the power of giving up control, empowering your team, and scaling your impact.

  • Scott’s Mom, the unbelievable support of others and the power when you “give people an opportunity to be a part of making a difference”

  • Scott’s facilitation fundamentals and common coaching mistakes

About Scott Swedberg

LinkedIn hired Scott Swedberg in 2014. During his tenure, he obsessively studied LinkedIn’s platform while speaking with CEOs about how they hire. He spent his spare time helping friends use these insights to land their dream jobs and get significant raises. His manager noticed his focus and passion for coaching and they agreed it was best to part ways so he could launch The Job Sauce. Scott’s reputation spread like wildfire and The Job Sauce was born.

Scott founded The Job Sauce because he believes a dream career is an integral part of a happy, fulfilling life. Scott and The Job Sauce have been recognized as *LinkedIn ProFinder Best of Career Coaching & Resume Writing, he’s a Forbes Coaches Council member and contributing author.

The Job Sauce leverages hiring trend data, executive communication training, and cutting edge coaching techniques to deliver services that make a difference for job seekers throughout North America. They offer:

  • Resume Upgrades

  • Search Coaching (please focus on getting referred instead of applying online... PLEASE)

  • Interview Coaching

  • Salary Negotiation Coaching

The Job Sauce Website: https://thejobsauce.com/

The Job Sauce Blog: https://www.thejobsauce.com/blog/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thejobsauce/

Twitter: @TheJobSauce

TFG, TFG - S1Patrick Gallagher