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❌ “You don’t want to seem too desperate.” ❌ Please stop saying this to people who are job searching. 🔆 Whether it be the green banner, LinkedIn messages, emails, networking multiple hours a day… Or anything of the like, job seekers are busting their tails to do what it takes to provide for themselves and their families. 🔆 People have to pay bills. They have to eat. There are basic life necessities that cannot be had without a salary. 🔆 So, yes, you could say in a way, that people are “desperate” to make things happen. They are “desperate” to ensure the well-being of themselves and their families. 🔆 Put yourself in another’s shoes before being so quick to judge or look down on someone’s attempts to help themselves. ❤️ To all of you who have been affected by layoffs, family matters, life transitions, etc. and are trying your darnedest to land a role you want and/or need— ❤️ I see you. I see your strength. I see your perseverance. I see you pick yourself up again and again after being “denied” countless times. I see you fight through the feelings that you must be doing something wrong or aren’t good enough. I see you hope and pray for just one person to give you a chance, while you still push forward and do what needs to be done… I see you and I respect you. You are doing an amazing job. Keep going. WE will make it.

𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬? You're not alone. With all these big-name companies doing layoffs, Like This year, Tesla, Amazon, & Google have all laid off thousands of employees. ➤ In 2023, almost 191k jobs in tech were lost. ➤ In 2024 the number is over 100k so far. It's easy to worry about your own job security. But hey, don't let fear hold you back. It's time to take control of your career! Building a personal brand is like creating your own little empire. It's about showing the world ↳ Who you? ↳what you can do? And the best part? It can open doors you never thought possible. Here's the breakdown on building your personal brand . 📌𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭: Meet new people in your field. Networking is key, but it's also about building genuine relationships. 📌𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞: Teach others what you know. It could be anything from writing blog posts to making short videos. 📌𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲: People love a good story. Share your career journey, the challenges you've overcome, and the lessons you've learned. 📌𝐁𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭: Posting regularly shows people you're serious about your brand. It doesn't have to be perfect, just consistent. Remember, building a personal brand takes time. It's not a quick fix, but it's definitely worth the effort. So, start small, be yourself, and have fun with it! 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖.🥰 𝐏𝐒: 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐃𝐌 𝐦𝐞

"I can't pay my bills". "It's find a new job soon or suicide." "My car was repossessed this week." "I've been fighting to keep my head up." "I'm trying to figure out how to support my family." "My entire savings is gone." "I am moving back in with my parents." "I never thought this would happen to me." "We are losing our home." "I've sold almost everything I have." "I don't know what to do." 📌 These are words from messages I have received in the past few months. Compassion, empathy, and understanding are needed now more than ever. No one is immune to all types of adversity in this life. Of course we are accountable for our own lives, choices, decisions, and paths. But no one is perfect. No matter how much prepare or plan, you never know when your world could be flipped upside down. If you are in a position to help someone, please consider it. It doesn't have to be money. It doesn't have to a job. It could be a simple word of encouragement. A small act of kindness. A phone call. A comment. A share. A good word. A connection made. An acknowledgement of their reality. An uplifting message. A reminder they are not alone. #linkedin #layoffs #career #talentacquisition #hiring

One of my clients got laid off unexpectedly from his full-time job. He was a C-level executive: - Held a high-ranking role - Received multiple promotions - Worked in that company for 5+ years. The irony? He'd led layoffs just a month prior. Losing a job you've poured your heart into? It's a punch to the gut. It's devastating. → A harsh reminder that job security is an illusion No matter how stable things seem. But here's where the story takes a turn: We'd been building his LinkedIn personal brand (while he was still employed). Together, we: ✅ Crafted his unique value proposition ✅ Engaged strategically with his network ✅ Shared his expertise through compelling stories After the layoff happened, I received a text from him: "Grateful to have an audience on LinkedIn." 🙏 His 15,000 followers had become his lifeline in this unexpected job search. Here's the lesson, folks: Your job title and company aren't the sum of your worth. Why? Because they can vanish overnight. But your personal brand? Your influence? Your network? → Those are YOURS. Nobody can take them away. Build your personal brand. Be loyal to yourself. Start NOW. → Share your journey, insights and learnings. → Engage with your community. → Grow your audience. Your LinkedIn presence isn't just an asset, it's your career insurance policy. P.S. Are you building your personal brand? Tell me why (or why not!)👇

Stuck in Your Job? 10 Questions on to Stay or When to Go Making career decisions isn’t easy. But every move I’ve made has been thoughtful, and I’ve never looked back with regret. Awesome carousel by Ashley V. 🔥 From starting as a software engineer at Amazon, to leading teams in retail and AWS, to becoming a Senior Director of Engineering at The Farmer’s Dog—each step has been a leap that accelerated my growth. If you’re feeling stuck, here are 10 questions to help you decide: When to Stay: 1. Does your work challenge and motivate you? 2. Are you still learning and growing in this role? 3. Do you feel aligned with the company’s mission and values? 4. Is there potential for new opportunities or upward growth here? 5. Are you in an environment that supports your development? When to Leave: 1. Are you feeling consistently unfulfilled or disengaged? 2. Are there no opportunities for growth? 3. Has your work become stagnant with no new challenges? 4. Is your role negatively impacting your mental or physical health? 5. Do you feel misaligned with the company’s goals or culture? How do you decide when it’s time to stay or jump? Share your thoughts in the comments ⤵ --- ♻️ Repost if you’re navigating career growth decisions! ➕ Follow (Ryan Yockey) for more

If you're really good at what you do, the market responds: 1- Clients want to retain you for as long as possible 2- You can choose which jobs are a "fit" for you instead of begging for whatever jobs they'll give you (beggars can't be choosers) 3- You have LOTS of leverage when it comes to asking for your pay (the ones who know you know the cheaper ones will just give them more headaches. In fact, encourage them to try. ) 4- People send you referrals (how you perform makes them feel good about referring you) 5- Even if you sometimes make mistakes, you've built enough trust and examples of your competence that clients would rather help you learn from the mistake rather than trying someone completely new. 6- When recessions or layoffs happen, you are the least likely person clients want to let go of 7- when some clients move on to new businesses, they reach out, wanting you to work on their new project too. See where this is going? If you're early in the game, do your job well, build your relationships, always be learning, and don't be a jerk. ;) 📸: My influencer look c/o AI 😆

🚀 Do you feel valued in the corporate world? Some folks I’ve met view corporate roles as an “unbreakable” rice bowl. That’s true to an extent. As long as you’re willing to work hard, you’ll likely have a job. However, the uncomfortable truth is… In the corporate world, you’re only an asset if someone above thinks you are. Else your name is just an entry on an endless excel sheet. We hear news of layoffs every year. There’s nothing “unbreakable” about having a job today and losing it tomorrow. While entrepreneurship has its challenges… If you have 200 clients signing your paycheck, it’s probably “safer” than not having a job tomorrow. Thank you for reading this far. Like this content? Follow my brand new IG profile too ➤ https://lnkd.in/gcnmZ7hY Advisor looking to hit your MDRT asap? Join my new telegram channel here for daily sales mentorship nuggets, habits, strategies: ➤ https://lnkd.in/gJMYYzXy : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : #personalfinance #careers #moneytips #lbfalumni #skyhightower #givingtuesday 📷 🎥: iG We are Growing! ⬇️ ➤ https://lnkd.in/gG6ntpXj if you are an industry veteran ➤ https://lnkd.in/g3pwJZdU the role that started it all for me Follow me here if such posts interest you ➤ 🔔 https://lnkd.in/gfkRZN-H

My Grandma worked in a carpet factory, a toy shop and the local co-op. She had the best career advice - 'what's for you won't go past you'. It's tough to stay positive when you're looking for a job. Layoffs, unemployment rates and the number of talented people out of work are all up. And you're doing everything you can. You've updated your CV. You're submitting applications. You're reaching out to your network. Heck, you've even put up your green banner. Nothing's happening. Except it is. You're learning. You're getting stronger. Every experience, even the ones that don’t pan out, is a step towards where you are meant to be. A 'no' is not a failure - it's just something that wasn't meant for you. Funnel down and fine-tune your strategy - what works and what doesn't? What has got you closest? What feedback have you had? What themes have you spotted? What do you want? What don't you want? Your skills and strengths are needed somewhere. Have a break this weekend. Protect your well-being. Recharge. Do something that makes you feel good and take that into Monday. Then keep going. Like Grandma said, what's for you won't go past you.

"I can't pay my bills". "It's find a new job soon or suicide." "My car was repossessed this week." "I've been fighting to keep my head up." "I'm trying to figure out how to support my family." "My entire savings is gone." "I am moving back in with my parents." "I never thought this would happen to me." "We are losing our home." "I've sold almost everything I have." "I don't know what to do." These are words from messages I have received in the past few months. Compassion, empathy, and understanding are needed now more than ever. No one is immune to all types of adversity in this life. Of course we are accountable for our own lives, choices, decisions, and paths. But no one is perfect. No matter how much prepare or plan, you never know when your world could be flipped upside down. If you are in a position to help someone, please consider it. It doesn't have to be money. It doesn't have to a job. It could be a simple word of encouragement. A small act of kindness. A phone call. A comment. A share. A good word. A connection made. An acknowledgement of their reality. An uplifting message. A reminder they are not alone. #linkedin #layoffs #career #talentacquisition #hiring