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LinkedIn to Reenter the Work World
Re-entering the professional work world is SCARY. Because of this, some people consider it a risk to step out of the professional world to raise children, care for family member or other personal reasons. However, you certainly don’t have to view taking time out as a step backwards. Instead, consider your time out of the professional world as a “non-paycheck” job. You have developed skills and competencies that translate directly into the professional “pay-check” world. Start to view yourself as a professional again as you make the transition back to the working world. Making this transition...
read moreLinkedIn for Career Changers
I have worked with quite a few people to develop and optimize their LinkedIn profiles, and one of the questions that I often get is “how do I make this suitable for a new career?” Lots of clients come in concerned that, because they’re trying to move to a new position outside their comfort zone, they won’t be able to use LinkedIn to find new opportunities. I am here to tell you, today, that this simply is not true. You can use LinkedIn to find new opportunities regardless of where you are in your career process; you just need to know the right techniques for you! Here are a few of my...
read moreThe 12 Days of Career Coaching: Day 2
For our season of career coaching, today Katy takes on a problem many job seekers have– Knowing exactly what job you want, but not being sure it even exists? What is a person to do in this situation? Check out the one minute video below for some thoughts! Do you want to come out of your “turtle shell” in the coming year? Would you like valuable, award winning coaching from a professional? Email us at info@careersolutionsgroup.net. We offer free initial consultations, and have proven methods to help you find your next big...
read moreLinkedIn Giveaway: Profile Makeover
Did you know that LinkedIn is the number one way our clients find new positions? With over 300 million registered users, LinkedIn is one of the best resources for job seekers or career changers on the search for their next opportunity. In honor of the new year, Career Solutions Group is offering LinkedIn Giveaway, offering you a free LinkedIn Profile makeover, complete with a professional head shot from our wonderful photographer Dawn (here is her website). Just send us a message at Katy@CareerSolutionsGroup.net about why you need a killer new LinkedIn profile, and stay tuned on December...
read moreUsing Social Media to Create an Effective Network
In our conversation about networking we’ll now be turning to the world of cyberspace. The internet is a powerful tool for job seekers and career changers because it allows users to grow a large network of like-minded professionals, and engage in new content much faster than ever before. In fact, at Career Solutions Group we work with our clients specifically on growing an online network. Having said that, getting comfortable with sending connection requests and growing your network can take some work. For many people (myself included) online networking is as nerve-wracking as in person...
read moreNetworking: You, Me, & We
What is networking, really? Networking is the act of building relationships, of sharing new ideas and giving & receiving support. Being part of a good, supportive network can provide new perspectives, fresh ideas, and access to new opportunities. By being proactive in your network, you no longer have to wait for the perfect job ad to be posted. You can instead tap into a hidden job market, another 30% of the available job openings that haven’t been publicly advertised. Your network can and should consist of many different people in your life. From family and friends to neighbors to work...
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