Sometimes you just have to try new things. What better time than now!
It’s easy to get stuck in a rut- doing the same old things and expecting different results.
This weekly roundup may just help convince you to step out of your comfort zone and accept the challenge of trying new things to help your career and job search. From new ways to use LinkedIn to kicking your personal brand up a notch, you’ll get ideas from all these articles. And let me encourage you to follow or subscribe to the sites referenced below for ongoing growth and inspiration.
How One “I Lost My Job” LinkedIn Status Led to 20 Interviews in 15 Days
by Alyse Kalish | The Muse
Are you really getting the most out of LinkedIn and your network? Read this article and see how you can get help with your job search if you just ask in the right way.
How to Get More Views on LinkedIn: A Super Easy Hack
by David Boutin | SocialQuant
If you’ve ever shared a status update on LinkedIn and been disappointed with the response you’ve gotten, then you MUST try this hack! I’ve done it and can say it works like a charm.
PERSONAL BRANDING
Personal Brand Improvement: 7 Tasks to Complete Before the Year Ends
by Levo League | YouTern
These actions will absolutely improve your personal brand! At the same time, you’ll gain new skills and improve your value. I challenge you to check these 7 items off your to-do list!
Twitter to Test Doubling Tweet Length to 280 Characters
by Mike Isaac | The New York Times
Do you know why 140 characters became the length of a Tweet in the first place? Read why Twitter is testing a longer tweet length and maybe this will get you to try adding Twitter to your daily ritual.
CAREER
How this daily worksheet improves my life by 10x
by Alex Mathers | ArtPlusMarketing
If you struggle with to-do lists and prioritizing your day/week/life, then you should check out this article with amazing questions!
Hannah Morgan speaks and writes about job search and career strategies. She founded CareerSherpa.net to educate professionals on how to maneuver through today’s job search process. Hannah was nominated as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Job Search and Careers and is a regular contributor to US News & World Report. She has been quoted by media outlets, including Forbes, USA Today, Money Magazine, Huffington Post, as well as many other publications. She is also author of The Infographic Resume and co-author of Social Networking for Business Success.
