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Essential Steps to Refocusing Your Career Path
As the year comes to a close many of us are reflecting on the challenges and opportunities that came with 2020 and wondering where to go from here. On today’s episode Thom Singer and Craig Brown welcome return guest Barry Vince, Digital Enterprise Society Career Development board member and co-founder of Two Roads Professional Resources staffing and recruiting company. Barry outlines the essential steps to take to refocus your career path, including what you need to do before, during, and after every interview, as well as the most effective way to mentally prepare for whatever the new year may bring.
On today’s podcast, you will learn about:
A snapshot of the current market
- Which industries were hit the hardest during 2020?
- Is switching industries the right move for you?
- Consider opportunities within companies that have done well during the pandemic.
Effective job search strategies
- Write down a game plan for your job search.
- Identify the industries that you are most interested in.
- Set clear metrics to guide and measure your daily efforts.
- Build out your online profile to match your resume.
- Stay connected with your network — physical isolation does not equal online isolation.
- Pursue multiple angles within your network and your interests.
Mastering the interview
- Prepare for a virtual platform and get familiar with the program.
- Practice with family or friends to increase your ease in the interview.
- Handle network interruptions with a smile and go with the flow.
- Bring positive energy to the camera to portray your best self.
- Follow up after the interview with direct emails to all attendees.
Career advice
- Carve out time in your employment strategy to do something that you love.
- Maximize your time management by turning off external distractions.
- Take time to get outside and out of your head whenever needed.
Do you have an example of extraordinary efforts or innovation during these unprecedented times? We would love to hear your story and possibly interview you for an upcoming episode. Please reach out to us at www.DigitalEnterpriseSociety.org
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As the year comes to a close many of us are reflecting on the challenges and opportunities that came with 2020 and wondering where to go from here. On today’s episode Thom Singer and Craig Brown welcome return guest Barry Vince, Digital Enterprise Society Career Development board member and co-founder of Two Roads Professional Resources staffing and recruiting company. Barry outlines the essential steps to take to refocus your career path, including what you need to do before, during, and after every interview, as well as the most effective way to mentally prepare for whatever the new year may bring.
On today’s podcast, you will learn about:
A snapshot of the current market
- Which industries were hit the hardest during 2020?
- Is switching industries the right move for you?
- Consider opportunities within companies that have done well during the pandemic.
Effective job search strategies
- Write down a game plan for your job search.
- Identify the industries that you are most interested in.
- Set clear metrics to guide and measure your daily efforts.
- Build out your online profile to match your resume.
- Stay connected with your network — physical isolation does not equal online isolation.
- Pursue multiple angles within your network and your interests.
Mastering the interview
- Prepare for a virtual platform and get familiar with the program.
- Practice with family or friends to increase your ease in the interview.
- Handle network interruptions with a smile and go with the flow.
- Bring positive energy to the camera to portray your best self.
- Follow up after the interview with direct emails to all attendees.
Career advice
- Carve out time in your employment strategy to do something that you love.
- Maximize your time management by turning off external distractions.
- Take time to get outside and out of your head whenever needed.
Do you have an example of extraordinary efforts or innovation during these unprecedented times? We would love to hear your story and possibly interview you for an upcoming episode. Please reach out to us at www.DigitalEnterpriseSociety.org