Do you feel stuck while others around you are moving into new roles?
If you answered yes, you’re not alone. Not knowing where to start causes significant stress and inaction for most professionals. Don’t let inaction cost you a raise or keep you in a job you don’t love. See below for TIPS on how to get started.
1. Update your LinkedIn picture: Profiles with pictures receive more than 40X the number of views. Take as many pictures as necessary to capture an approachable, trustworthy image that shows your shoulders through a little space above your head. Publish the best one.
2. Update your LinkedIn headline: Don’t settle for your current job title as your headline. A well-written headline establishes who you are beyond your current title. It shows your brand and can give guidance as to where you want to go next.
3. Update your resume: Establish your “brand” and value proposition in a summary section and then clearly show relevant IMPACT in each role. How have you made a difference? Look at your past roles to ensure that you have listed impact and accomplishments in those positions as well.
4. Think about the future: Your best career path is created with knowledge of what really matters to you immediately and in in the longer term. Once you have a handle on your priorities, outline the goals and steps necessary to achieve them. The best “next role” should maximize your future options – not just serve immediate needs.
5. Build digital dexterity: Employees who continually challenge themselves to stay relevant fare better in the job market. Ever-growing digital skills are a must to compete for the best roles. Take advantage of the many on-line, low cost training options to increase your digital dexterity.
6. Connect with people: Re-establish relationships and make new connections. Have in mind your elevator pitch to describe your professional qualifications and what you might target in the future. Plan on attending events that support your goals.
Our team is available for free consult calls if you want to learn more about how to land a new role and/or excel in your career.
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