Tag: Resume

How To Find Your Power

by Bright Osadiaye, posted in BriSights, Health & Well-Being, Leadership, Management, Personal Development, Workplace Learning
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‘Choosing the path less traveled may be challenging, but it can lead to extraordinary destinations.’

‘Be too good to be ignored.’

‘No matter who you are, what you do, how much money you make, or how successful you become, nothing lasts forever, and sometimes, it is just time to move on.’

‘Glass ceilings are made to be broken.’

‘Learning how to ask for, and get, what you want is a skill that will serve you well your entire life.’

‘The hardest part of looking for a job is often the last step before success. Keep pushing through, for just around the corner, your next great adventure could begin.’

‘When you focus on making a life, instead of making a living, you often end up with the best of both worlds.’

‘Never be afraid to know your value, in dollars and cents. Professionals who know what they are worth, what others are paid, and when to move on to a job that pays more, ultimately find themselves in positions where they are paid fairly.’

‘Being loyal to yourself should always come ahead of being loyal to anyone or anything else.’

‘Sometimes, all we need is a bit of an identity crisis to figure out where we belong.’

‘Always be on the lookout for new friends, new connections, and new opportunities; people have landed jobs because of someone they talked to in an elevator, airplane, or bar.’

Source

Robynn Storey (2024). Career Confidence: No-BS Stories and Strategies for Finding your Power

Recruitthebest Daily Digest- What About Networking?

by Bright Osadiaye, posted in Health & Well-Being, Improve Academy, Leadership, Management, Personal Development, Workplace Learning Report

‘The most interesting and sought-after jobs are scooped up quickly through referrals and rarely make it to the big job boards. Networking is your best entree into a company if you want to find the good roles and reduce your competition.’

‘A hirer will spend about six seconds reviewing your resume before making an initial decision. Ensure you end up in the ‘yes’ pile by creating a results-based, well-formatted resume that makes it easy for the reader to quickly discern your relevant strengths.’

‘Include a cover letter. This will set you apart from the pack and is another opportunity to reiterate your relevant strengths, career story, and value.’

‘Social media isn’t optional. Make sure your brand comes through clearly in your online presence, and remove irrelevant or inappropriate content.’

‘Few things in life are truly ‘have to’s.’ When you choose to do something, it is a lot more empowering.’

‘You’ve likely been networking all your life. Recall the people you know and the relationship skills you’ve gained. Networking is networking, whether you’re looking for a job or an authentic Italian restaurant.’

‘You need to network to make a career switch. Stop making excuses, and put energy and time into building mutually beneficial relationships.’

‘Second- (and third-) level connections are where the action is! Most people in your immediate circle have the same imformation you do, so the goal is to get their network, because that is where your next opportunity lies.’

‘Introversion is not a flaw, and it certainly doesn’t make you bad at networking. Find strategies that are comfortable, engage your strengths, and build relationships.’

‘Use your 24 hours each day wisely and don’t waste large chunks of time on 15-minute tasks.’

‘Networking is a long-term strategy of building relationships.’

Source:

Dawn Graham (2018). Switchers: How Smart Professionals Change Careers and Seize Success.