Every week, new companies announce their hiring efforts, or tell the world they will be laying off employees. Well, we've made it a bit easier to stay on top of those stories that could impact your career.
Our weekly career round up will keep you in the know about who's hiring and who's in trouble (if you're employed by one of the companies that has recently announced layoffs). Where should you apply? Should you start looking for a new job now?
For all you professionals out there, here's this week's career round up:
We understand how hard it can be navigating a job search or career change. If you're looking for any type of help with your career, just know that we're here for you.
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INSTANT ACCESS: How To Navigate LinkedIn Effectively
LinkedIn is not the easiest social media platform to navigate. If you wish you could make better use of this essential career tool, sign up for this event!
What You'll Learn:
The background and importance of LinkedIn
How to get started with LinkedIn
How to navigate the different areas of the platform
J.T’s limited-seating, high-impact workshop will help you understand and embrace the latest executive job search trends so you can stand out to recruiters and land your next executive-level position.
This EXCLUSIVE *Live* Workshop Includes:
A 2-hour event taught by J.T. and limited to 10 attendees for maximum learning
Each participant will get an individual 30-minute post-class coaching call with J.T. (a $200 value)
A workbook, templates, and access to the event recording so you can go back and replay it as needed
Join us for Networking Masters (think Toastmasters but for networking)! During this interactive group session, you'll exercise your networking and presenting skills so you can be a more confident connector!
June 29, 2022: How To Answer Interview Questions Correctly
Are you landing job interviews but struggling to make it to the next round? Your interview answers could be to blame! Attend this live event to learn how to answer interview questions correctly.
What You'll Learn:
Understand what you’re being assessed on during the interview process
Determine the different types of interview questions and answer these effectively
Stand out among other candidates by demonstrating your unique value
Finding a job as an executive is 10X HARDER than it is for less experienced professionals. That’s because your REPUTATION plays a large role in the opportunities you attract.
There’s fierce competition right now for executive-level positions. Knowing how to get the attention of headhunters and recruiters is vital to standing out and landing these coveted roles.
Understanding And Embracing The Latest Executive Job Search Trends Is What You Need To Succeed
Ask yourself the following:
Do you know if your current resume is making you look overqualified, narcissistic, desperate, or old school?
Is your LinkedIn profile set up correctly to ensure recruiters seeking someone with your level of expertise will not only find you but also, based on what they see, want to contact you?
Do you have a one-page executive summary that is written in the right tone and style to ensure it’s sending the right message and making the best first impression?
Are you using the proper techniques to conduct a “stealth” job search so that nobody knows you are looking—except, of course, the recruiters and hiring managers looking for your type of talent?
The Workshop
J.T’s limited-seating, high-impact workshop will help you solve for all of the above—and offer so much more.
Each *live* workshop includes:
A 2-hour event taught by J.T. and limited to 10 attendees for maximum learning
Each participant will get an individual 30-minute post-class coaching call with J.T. (a $200 value)
A workbook, templates, and access to the event recording so you can go back and replay it as needed
COST: $299 per ticket
Reserve your seat in one of JT’s upcoming workshops today so you can get your executive job search in optimal shape.
J.T. O'Donnell has been in the HR, employment, and career coaching industry for 18+ years. She founded Work It Daily to disrupt the industry and bring career coaching and job search support to workers in all professions and at all skill levels.
With over 2.6M followers on LinkedIn and more than 1M on TikTok, O'Donnell is a proven expert in the area of online executive presence. O'Donnell designed this executive community to empower the next generation of leaders to build their reputations online so they can earn the trust and respect needed to make a larger impact within their industry and profession.
You're looking for a career boost. You're possibly past your first-year mark at work. You've learned the ropes of your position, but you feel like you're slowing down. What are some ways you can get ahead at work?
There are many positive things you can do that can help you get ahead at work. In fact, the value of these tasks is they make you more motivated—therefore, giving you the career boost you need.
Show Enthusiasm For Your Work
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I know. How can you ever feel enthusiastic about work, especially when you already feel sluggish with the same work after a few years? It is precisely this reason I ask you to be enthusiastic. To be enthusiastic at work is about a mental state. You need to make the decision to be enthusiastic. Start by saying, "I will be an eager participant in this project or task."
Attack your task with energy. Do not drag your feet. The more you tell yourself, "This is so boring," or whatever the excuse may be, the worse you will feel. Get interested in the work, and the energy will come naturally. Then, decide to be eagerly involved. You cannot get ahead at work without energy.
Be Efficient In The Workplace
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Strive to be the most efficient worker on your team. According to Webster's Universal College Dictionary, to be efficient means "performing or functioning effectively with the least waste of time and effort." When you are effective, you're producing the intended result. When you are efficient, you do it with the least waste of time and effort. That means you are capable and competent.
If you constantly strive to be the most efficient worker, then you will eventually get ahead in your career. You will get a career boost because you are the most capable and competent on the team.
Strive For Excellence While Working
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Of the five things you can do to get ahead in the workplace, this one probably calls for you to give yourself some pressure. A little pressure is good since it makes you push yourself harder. Strive for excellence in everything you do. Do not be content with good. Go for great.
Exceed expectations by knowing good is sometimes not good enough. Give everything your utmost best. You will naturally see how this becomes your career booster. When you strive for excellence in everything you do, you naturally surpass others in your work.
Show Up To Work Early
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Have you ever thought that showing up to work early can get you ahead at work? It can, especially when your workplace practices flextime. Many people take flextime for granted. They stroll in and out at their own pace, not knowing they have probably wasted productive time.
Start early at work. Some of my most productive days are those I start early before the phone rings and before my staff walks in with questions. Clear your emails from last night and craft that important email when there are no disturbances.
Be Someone Your Co-Workers WANT To Work With Every Day
Make every effort to be the easiest person to work with in the office. Now, I am not saying compromise your need for excellence. For example, this means don't complain and grumble each time there is a team meeting. No one likes to work with someone who nags all the time.
When you are easy to work with, you make working enjoyable for your co-workers too. An upbeat workplace is welcomed everywhere, and you give yourself a competitive edge. That competitive edge is your career booster.
Want to know how your interact with your co-workers, and how it impacts your work? This FREE quiz will tell you your workplace strengths and how to use them to your advantage.
There is no need for complicated plans to get a career boost. Doing these simple things can help you get you ahead at work.
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This article was originally published at an earlier date.
