How to find work you love | Bob Moesta (Jobs-to-be-Done co-creator, author of "Job Moves”)
How to find work you love | Bob Moesta (Jobs-to-be-Done co-creator, author of "Job Moves”)Bob Moesta breaks down why we leave jobs, what you’re doing wrong in your job search, lessons on energy vs. drains, jobcations, and moreListen now on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube. Brought to you by: • Eppo—Run reliable, impactful experiments — Bob Moesta, co-creator of the Jobs to Be Done framework, recently published a new book, Job Moves. Drawing from interviews with over 1,000 people about their career transitions, it offers a practical playbook for career development. In our conversation, we discuss:
Find the transcript at: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-to-find-work-you-love-bob-moesta Some takeaways:
Where to find Bob Moesta: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobmoesta/ • Website: https://www.jobmoves.com/ • Podcast: https://pca.st/gg6goo1n In this episode, we cover: (00:00) Bob's background (05:10) Bob’s new book, Job Moves (09:31) Job features vs. job experiences (11:16) Four reasons people leave jobs (17:20) Energy drivers and energy drains (31:05) Prototyping your next job (34:32) Pushes and pulls (40:01) Understanding that no job is perfect (43:18) Taking a jobcation (51:22) Finding the right next step (55:18) Navigating job applications and interviews (58:28) How to craft your career story (01:04:04) Strengths and weaknesses: leveraging your superpowers (01:06:21) Hiring and writing job descriptions (01:11:20) Self-awareness and founding a startup (01:21:24) Conclusion and final thoughts Referenced: • The ultimate guide to JTBD | Bob Moesta (co-creator of the framework): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-ultimate-guide-to-jtbd-bob-moesta • Ethan S. Bernstein on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanbernstein/ • National Geographic: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/ • Radical Candor: From theory to practice with author Kim Scott: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/radical-candor-from-theory-to-practice • Building a long and meaningful career | Nikhyl Singhal (Meta, Google): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/building-a-long-and-meaningful-career • The Story Spine (also known as Pixar’s Story Structure): https://www.storyprompt.com/blog/the-story-spine-also-known-as-pixars-story-structure • Tobi Lütke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiaslutke • Job Moves resources: https://www.jobmoves.com/resources • Why Employees Quit: https://hbr.org/2024/11/why-employees-quit Recommended book: • Job Moves: 9 Steps for Making Progress in Your Career: https://www.amazon.com/Job-Moves-Making-Progress-Career/dp/0063283581 Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com. Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. Invite your friends and earn rewardsIf you enjoy Lenny's Newsletter, share it with your friends and earn rewards when they subscribe. |
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