Career Transition: New Identity + LinkedIn Strategy
Last week I did a second presentation on Crafting Your LinkedIn Profile for Networking. Sign up for this Wholly Work newsletter to receive the link to the 30-min recording, and a free workbook on career success.
In the unrecorded Q+A of the LinkedIn presentations, people asked about:
- Representing career change – I addressed in the recording, you need to bridge the old and the new in your mind first, then articulate for others
- Using official titles (i.e. working for the government) – it’s ok to translate for the audience by putting a more relatable title next to a specific role assigned, for keywords and networking purposes
- Having expertise/interest in multiple functional areas: use the About section to say why you excel in those and how you can contribute
Remember LinkedIn is a live container of your work history, products, accomplishments, and even personality. This article talks about the best practices from a recent poll. Look at others’ profiles in your field of interest for examples. When you are ready, get feedback from a colleague.
The goal is to come across relevant, competent, and unique.
James Clear in Atomic Habits discussed shifting identity to make an impact on your goals. I invite you to consider the following as you move forward with job search, growing your business, and expanding your network at the workplace.
- Identity: Who are you in your process? Someone who loves and excels at what? How would that person make things happen?
- Your Why: Why does your application/practice/role matter to you, and to your audience?
- Your What: What are the benefits of your work? Why is this important?
- What’s needed in the field of your interest? (networking and research helpful)
Transition time – Take the time to grieve what was (identity, income, routine, teammates) and loss of control (i.e. a layoff). Applicable to those who left a career to go solo.
In a life transition, there is a beginning (things aren’t the same), middle (potential bewilderment), and end (moving to something new). Especially during this time, self-care is essential, not frivolous. It is the antidote to stress.
Think of what brings you joy, small glimmers in life. You need to be rested, centered, and positive when you connect with others in networking, an interview, or a client discovery session. You need the energy to sustain the journey.
To your manifesting,
Sue
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