NETWORKING FOR A CAREER CHANGE | LEVERAGING ONLINE PLATFORMS
Ever wondered how to turn up the volume on making a career change?
If you're an Executive Assistant or Administrative Assistant considering a career change to a non-admin career, the road ahead can be bumpy.
But don't worry, this video series in uncovering the concealed treasures in your professional network that can redefine your professional journey.
In this week's episode, we'll get into the first networking strategy that will multiply and maximize your opportunities to establish connections.
Episode #7 | Networking for a Career Change | Leveraging Online Platforms
Highlights from the episode:
Leveraging Online Platforms | Career Advice for Administrative Assistants: Network Outside Your Organization
[2:42] If you have contacts in other organizations and you've found ways to stay top of mind with them, you can get a heads up when there might be opportunities...
[3:11] Transitioning to an admin role with a more direct career transition path can get you moving in the right direction...
Leveraging Online Platforms | Career Advice for Administrative Assistants: Using LinkedIn
[3:59] LinkedIn is beneficial for doing more targeted searches and building your network very intentionally.
[4:15] As an introvert, I found it much easier to network because I thrive one-on-one.
Leveraging Online Platforms | Career Advice for Administrative Assistants: Using Meetup.com
[4:53] This can be particularly useful to make connections with people in different fields and at different levels.
Check out the episode for more insight into leveraging LinkedIn and Meetup.com to help you build your career network. And don't forget to pick up the Introvert's Guide to Professional Networking to find strategies to help you network in a genuine authentic way.
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