Career Talk: Learn - Grow - Thrive

Is it all about who you know? Or is it about what you know?

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We've all heard the saying it's not about what you know, it's about who you know. Is that true? 

Does our career success rest solely on who we know?

What if we don't know anyone?

What do you do?

How do you break into these amazing opportunities? 

How do we thrive in our careers when we don't have inside connections?


Let's explore! 


Over time you are going to build your reputation with great work. You'll build relationships when you: 

  • Perform
  • Exceed expectations
  • People can count on your to get the job done 
  • Help others 
  • Be someone people feel comfortable talking to 
    • Confidentially
    • Being a human 
    • Start with your first job: 
    • Perform
    • Exceed goals
    • Ask your manager what their goals are
      • Help get them there 
      • Volunteer for extra projects 
      • Solve business problems 
      • Help your team reach their goals 

        • When you're ready to leave: 

        • Leave on great terms: 
          • Longer than normal notice 
          • Offer to help train your replacement 
          • Ask what you can do to make the transition as seamless as possible 
          • Want to keep in touch
          • Ask if needed, can you use your manager as a reference
          • If your leader was super awesome leave them a recommendation on LinkedIn
            • Side note: do this for your great colleagues as well 
            • Starting your new job: 
            • Find out what the vision is 
            • Why were you hired?
              • Problem?
              • Growth?
              • = Insights on how you can contribute 
              • What are your personal goals?
              • What expectations does your manager have of you?
              • Schedule / request regular check ins or 1:1 with your manager 
                • What are you doing well
                • What do you need to work on
                • General feedback 
                • Day to day updates / questions / etc. 
                • Rinse and repeat 🙂
                  • Over time you will build your network and your connections 

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                  You’re awesome!! 

                  Go be your amazing self today!!! 

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