Summary Sunday: Thinking Differently

You can’t get different results doing things the same way. That’s why this week’s summary is about thinking differently about your job search.

As more people get vaccinated and the economy begins to open up, you want to make sure you are ready for what’s coming next.

If you are using the same playbook for your job search, it’s time to start thinking differently. (Employers are.)

In this week’s summary, you’ll find articles about:

• Experience vs. relevance
• In the final stages of job search…keep going
• Owning your strengths
• Enhancing your resume
• A productivity tip
• New social media platform
• 7 commandments of leadership post-pandemic
• Where the jobs will be after the pandemic

For those who are LTU (long-term unemployed), please remember this:

A crumpled 20 dollar bill is still worth $20.

JOB SEARCH

Why Experience is Dead and Being Relevant is Far More Crucial | Career Pivot

More experienced job seekers will benefit from understanding this shift in thinking.

Why Experience is Dead and Being Relevant is Far More Crucial – Career Pivot

In the COVID-19 world, your experience is no longer what is important but being relevant is! I want you to think about that. I recently read the book, Coming Back: How to Win the Job You Want When You’ve Lost the Job You Need by Fawn Germer.

Here’s The Deal (don’t stop) | Dr. Dawn Graham

Too often, job seekers stop their job search when they are interviewing. See why you should NEVER stop looking.

Here’s the deal!

You’ve been in a job search for months and are in the FINAL stretch – what is the NEXT step to be successful? Hint: most people do the opposite of this and a…

SELF-ASSESSMENT

Finding And Owning Your Strengths | LinkedIn News

Finding and owning your strengths | LinkedIn

It’s more important than ever to stand out, yet many people have trouble figuring out what makes them special. One expert suggests a technique to identify and sell your strengths.

RESUME

How to Add Achievements and Measurements Into Your Executive Resume | Career Impressions

How to Add Achievements and Measurements Into Your Executive Resume | Career Impressions

If I had a dollar for every job seeker who has told me, ” I don’t have anything special to add to my resume. I don’t have any results to share. ” – well! Every single one of these individuals was wrong. Everyone has plenty to share – it’s just a matter of identifying the right content.

PRODUCTIVITY

Thanks to our Monday Motivation group for mentioning this strategy for getting things done.

The Elements of the 5 Second Rule | Mel Robbins

The Five Elements of the The 5 Second Rule

Share The 5 Second Rule is simple. If you have an instinct to act on a goal, you must physically move within 5 seconds or your brain will kill it. The moment you feel an instinct or a desire to act on a goal or a commitment, use the Rule.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Audio-chat social networks? Clubhouse is the hottest new social media platform. Facebook and Twitter have their own versions now too! But see why Clubhouse is important.

Why I Was Wrong About Clubhouse … And You Are, Too | SmartBrief

Why I was wrong about Clubhouse … and you are, too

Sign up for our daily digital marketing news brief today, free. ” Great, a whole social media platform built around the hell of talking on the phone.” If you, like me, have come to vastly prefer texting over calling, that may have been your initial reaction to hearing about Clubhouse, the buzzy new audio-chat social networking app.

CAREER

What The Business World Needs Now More Than Ever Is Extreme Humanism | ZD Net

A conversation with Tom Peters and the 7 commandments of leadership after the pandemic.

What the business world needs now more than ever is extreme humanism | ZDNet

Tom Peters is one of the most influential management thinkers of the past 40 years. In his latest book, Excellence Now: Extreme Humanism, Peters argues that what you are doing right now will be the hallmark of your entire career.

WORKFORCE

After The Storm | Burning Glass Technologies

The predicted recovery jobs will be in these types of economies: Readiness, Logistics, Green, Remote, Automated. Download the summary or full report to better understand what the jobs post-pandemic will look like.

After the Storm | Burning Glass Technologies

If the U.S. is going to have a recovery that not only brings the economy back to where it was but also ensures a more equitable future, it is crucial to understand what jobs and skills are likely to drive the recovery.

MENTIONS

Normal Lies-Episode 4- Cracking the Myths of Job Search & Careers with the Career Sherpa, Hannah Morgan | Live Inspired

In this conversation with Linda Heeler, I share how the old truths about job search and careers are no longer valid in the current work climate. 

When To Tell Your Employer That You Are Pregnant – Ask #HR Bartender | HR Bartender

Here 6 perspectives (including mine) on when to tell your employer your pregnant.