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Weekly Q&A 09.28.2018

9/28/2018

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Watch it here: https://youtu.be/4lYtdxJoQmQ

CAREER OPTIONS

I want to find a new career, I am in sales and I hate it. But I have no idea what I want to do, help!
- Assessments like MBTI (see 16personalities.com)
- Self Discovery like Interests, Motivation and Skills
Are jobs that don’t use computers dying out? I’m an artist but still want to earn a living. Am I going to have to learn graphic design?
- No, think restoration.

NETWORKING

I’m registered for my very first networking event! It is a dinner and speaker event. How do I start a conversation, once I do what do I say? I do have a job but I want to see what else is out there, so do I hand over my work business card?
- http://www.saracurto.ca/careercoachblog/create-connections-the-networking-event
- Just sit down at a table. Introduce yourself.
- Start talking by engaging in a conversation.
- When talking with 1 individual, ask them questions.
- Then deliver elevator pitch.
- You can hand out your work business card as a way to get their business card but you can email them from your personal account.
- Follow up is key.
Last month I went to a meet up and met some great people. I had a job then but was just laid off so I never did follow up. Is it okay to follow up now? And what do I say?
- It is never too late to follow up!
- Start with an open, like it was great to meet you at the event last week. Update them on your situation. Say you would love to get together for a coffee or a phone call to get to know them better or to get their advice.

LinkedIn and Social Media

I don’t have a LinkedIn profile. I am now looking for a new job though with some management changes so I think I need a profile, right? How do I create one and start looking for a new job without my manager getting suspicious.
- Yes you do need one, LinkedIn is the number one business networking tool.
- It is always harder when you are currently working but it is possible!
- Follow these 7 steps to creating your LinkedIn profile making sure you have a good photo of just you, a compelling summary and up to date work experience.
- Depending on manager relationship – tell them, connect with them (joke about finally getting in with the 21st century) or don’t tell them or connect with them.
- Make sure you turn NOTIFATIONS OFF, so anytime you change something no one is notified.
Help! I only have 52 connections and I know you mentioned that we should get to 500. Is that even possible and how?
- Follow these tips: http://www.saracurto.ca/careercoachblog/5-easy-steps-to-grow-your-linkedin-network
- Connect with LIONs, use your 52 connections, Company Pages, Groups and Alumni, include it in your email signature.
How can I use Twitter to help me find a job?
- http://www.saracurto.ca/careercoachblog/2-game-changing-ways-to-find-a-job
- Create a personal brand that you showcase on Twitter – follow key and respected individuals, follow company pages and people within that company.
- Create great tweets that showcase your knowledge and talent.
- Retweet and share great content that aligns with your personal brand.
- Find jobs – follow accounts that post and share jobs. If a company or a person tweets a job, engage on that tweet – comment that you applied.

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