You have a job, so you’re not really worried about your “digital footprint.”
You received so many invitations to join LinkedIn, you finally got yourself a profile. Now, if you could only remember your password. People keep talking about social networking and personal branding, but you are too busy to keep up with all of that; you’re working. Don’t be complacent. A job today is no guarantee of a job tomorrow.
When you went to work this morning, you had a job. When you came home, you didn’t. Whatever the reason is, you’re back in the job market again. The job may be gone, but you’ve still got your skills and will be a valuable employee to an appreciative employer. Here are a few tips to get you back in the game.
You can be authentic and sincere and succeed at office politics. Office politics won’t go away just because you ignore them. Just change the name of the game so you can win – or at least have more fun trying!
In a 24/7 access world, we are never really entirely “away” from work and the lines between company representative and personal brand get blurred.
Networking is crucial to a successful career and cracking the hidden job market but if you’d rather try sober up David Hasslehoff than be forced to network, I’ve got the solution for you!
Enough about the “good ole boys.” Women, network, communicate, be clear about your goals and create some comfort zones of your own.
I know that networking in person or online can be challenging for many women. It’s because you have to let your guard down and trust that it will be beneficial.