Whether you’re a consultant, small business owner, or an employed service provider I can’t think of a reason for not using LinkedIn as a channel to market and promote your expertise and brand.
For a start it’s free.
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Have you ever considered working with a career coach?
How about if I put it a different way?
Have you ever considered working with someone that will help you to shape your career and who knows the ins and outs of the recruitment industry and your sector? Someone who will help you create an eye-catching CV and teach you how to improve your pitch to recruiters and companies?
Chances are you haven’t and I think you could be missing a trick.
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When you’re thinking about your career and considering your next move how do you go about finding the best company for you – and what do you base that decision on?
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When I asked style and confidence coach Loulou Storey for her tips on how to create a great work wardrobe, where to shop, and how to put together a great look for an interview, she said to start with the clothes that you already own.
She's down-to-earth and practical. I like her type of advice.
“Start with your knicker drawer.”
“Get rid of three things a day.”
“Go shopping with a list.”
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Not everyone can be a style icon. But how you dress for work does matter.
If you look good, you feel good – and they both have an impact on your success.
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You’ve probably heard of outplacement firms – they’re companies that help people to find a job after they’ve been made redundant. The service is paid for by the former employee and forms part of the redundancy package.
But did you know that you could pay for this service yourself – if you’re looking for a new role?
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Back at work and planning your next holiday?
There’s nothing like a break to remind you that you really are ready for a new challenge or a change of scenery.
Maybe it’s just a touch of the back-to-work blues?
But what if it’s something more serious?
Groundhog day?
Stuck in a rut?
What if you’ve lost your mojo?
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When it comes to negotiating a job offer and salary it’s easier and smoother if there’s someone handling it on your behalf. But that’s only going to happen if you’re working with a consultant. So if you're on your own this post is for you.
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Did you spot that article in the HBR – ‘Why You Should Have (at Least) Two Careers’?The author claimed to have four careers – a corporate strategist, US navy reserve officer, a record producer, and writer.
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