It’s been a busy month so not much new content, but the stuff that already exists is always there to help you through every stage of your career!
Let’s start with something funny
Happy (Early) Halloween 🎃 👻
Diversify your network 🧠
If we want to see more equity and equality in the workplace, then we need to form relationships with people outside of our typical social circles. Typically, we refer friends, family, or people that we know for opportunities that come up. I attended a Black Professionals In Tech Network event in early 2021 and it was startling to hear that only 1 in 10 people we know are Black, which makes it harder for Black professionals to join certain companies or industries. These same challenges would apply to many other minority groups like women or people with disabilities.
👉🏻 Read The Broken System
Join diverse communities. Your workplace most likely has a variety of employee D&I groups that empower specific communities (Disabilities, Women, LGBTQ, etc...). Join the mailing lists to receive updates, educational resources, and learn more!
Build your empathy. Take the time to meet with others who have diverse backgrounds. Actively listen and understand some of their challenges and experiences so that you can be more aware of how certain events, situations, or policies may be affecting them.
Intentionally include. Be thoughtful when you’re sharing opportunities with your network and providing referrals or recommendations. See if there is a way for you to complement your current team dynamic with people from different backgrounds.
Note: I am simply sharing my learnings from having 300+ coffee chats all the way up to the C-Suite level. From here, you're empowered to do your own research and make your own decisions!
Learn some advanced LinkedIn secrets from Darrell Angai, Worldwide SMC Business Applications Strategy Lead at Microsoft who has nearly 5 years of experience working at LinkedIn. He has spent 15K+ hours helping brands and organizations understand the value of LinkedIn to create economic opportunities, build a digital sales organization and leverage the power of relationships to expand into new markets and accelerate growth. He is also a Rock Your Profile Ambassador who has been certified in teaching LinkedIn best practices to thousands of people and numerous community organizations across North America.
90 days of job hunting tips 🍀
I continue to re-share job hunting tips and job opportunities from hiring managers and recruiters on the daily. There are many opportunities out there, so I hope you can find your next one through my LinkedIn Career Community which has 3.7K+ followers!
Job hunting resources to bookmark 👀
→ Why Applying for Jobs is a Waste of Time (and what to do instead)
→ Career vs. Professional Development (and what’s the difference)
→ 3 Steps for Navigating Layoffs because they’re still happening 😪
→ Career Walking Decks Examples has been updated with new templates ✨
→ Resume Rescue is open based on donations via GiveWell or charity of choice 🌱
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