Are you doing enough to stay ahead in your career?  In this episode Sarah discusses why you should always be applying, even if you're happy with your job.  You’ll learn the two main scenarios where this practice can make a difference and why it's important to apply for jobs right up until you start a new role. Even if you’re comfortably employed, Sarah also shares the benefits of keeping your resume, LinkedIn profile, and interview skills sharp. Tune in for actionable advice on how to take charge of your career and always be prepared for whatever comes next. Quotables “If you're in a job and you really have no plans on leaving, I think it's a very healthy exercise to explore other roles at different companies from time to time." "It's not until you look outside of the confines of your current job that you realize: wait a sec, I really like the structure of this company's teams or these benefits or their salary or their job title or who knows what." Timestamps 00:32 Always apply for job opportunities to grow. 04:45 Applying while employed helps gauge worth, reduces anxiety. 08:06 Use job search tools, set up alerts. Apply. 📥 Join 49,000 people who read our free UX career tips newsletter 🎁 Get your free e-book, The UX Career Roadmap ⭐️ Join our five-star UX Portfolio Course 👋 Say hi and follow our host, Sarah Doody, on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter