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An appreciation post for LinkedIn. Back in 2021, I was treating you just like a standard platform or just like other platforms. I was engaged to share my corporate job life story. Then, one day, my post just got a 60k impression, and people engaged, and I got job offers through that only post from my city. Imagine in this corporate world where you are trying to search every day to join somewhere, and out of nowhere, you will get 4-5 offers. That's huge. Then, I started content back and forth. Connect with such talented and hard-working people. Also, I have connected with many people who want to know more about social media and grow. When I switched my job from sales to social media full-time, this platform gave me so much in my life, and it's still doing the same. So yes, if you are a person who wants to connect with such talented people and network, I am here to share a form. You can fill out the form, and with your approval, we can connect whichever you prefer the most. If you are a person on LinkedIn, start sharing your stories. You don't know how many people can get motivated by your story. Thank you to all my connections... We are now 2000 strong. 😊 Fill out the Form https://lnkd.in/gEY8tGbR

So I was made redundant in April this year and sat on the bench for nearly 6 months, what did it teach me? 1) Resilience: Just as in sales sometimes life throws your curveballs, jobs you thought were for life - aren't. But as in sales it's a good trait to have, you will lose out on sales - It WILL happen, I don't care who you are - it Will (I can guarantee). It's about how you pick yourself up and move on and I really had to do that some days when I was looking for this role. It's hard and for those who find it really hard my DM's are always open and I will always reply - please talk to me or someone if it's getting hard. 2) New Skills - Im a firm believer that you need to be constantly learning - again I don't care who you are, or what you do, you HAVE to keep learning to upskill yourself, while I was off I took that opportunity to learn about new products, look into new industries and make new connections - Keep learning - you are new too old to learn some new stuff. 3) Network, Network, Network - meet new people, go for coffee, never turn down conversations, and never stop connecting the dots - that's how I ended up with the great role I have at API Connects Ltd (NZ). Thank you Dean for that. If any of you are our there struggling, worried, concerned or just wanna chat - please reach out to me and if I can, I will help.

💬 "𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙢 - 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬𝙨 𝙙𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙥𝙖𝙮 𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨" 👆 I get this quite a lot but I think it's a load of rubbish... Here's a little story to prove 'why' 👇 '𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 & 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲' is our no. 1 barometer of success Because it's our belief that if we ALWAYS put this 1️⃣ That the zest will follow... 🍋 & The story between Ben Cousins & Add Some Zest is a great example. 1️⃣ 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 - Ben gets an offer through Add Some Zest & decides to take something else 2️⃣ 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 - We celebrated Ben's new role over a round of golf as if we'd placed him because even though there was no commercial outcome derived from helping Ben - Ben was happy, so we were happy! 3️⃣ 𝗕𝗲𝗻 𝗴𝗮𝘃𝗲 Add Some Zest 𝗮 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 after the recruitment experience - something we both shouted out on LinkedIn. Ben's post 👉 https://shorturl.at/lqqsJ My post 👉 https://shorturl.at/kBw3T 4️⃣ 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 - Ben's role didn't turn out quite as planned so thankfully due to the previous experience we were the first call he made. 5️⃣ 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 - after the Add Some Zest team helped introduce Ben to some different options - he ends up securing a few offers, accepting a position with YOOBIC (giving Lizzie Formisano a 🔟 for the experience he received) 🎉 Moral of the story... Customer experience (& reviews) 𝗗𝗢𝗘𝗦 pay bills In this case it took 8 months to show In others it will take 'less time' & some it will take 'more time' But if you keep doing the right thing by people The zest will always follow... 🍋 #RecruitmentRefreshed 🍊

Happy Friday, LinkedIn 🎉 As we head into the weekend, let’s take a moment to celebrate the wins, big and small, that we’ve achieved this week. Whether you closed a major deal, hit a personal milestone, or if like Malcolm, you've simply made it through a tough week, it’s time to give yourself a pat on the back! 🙌 Here’s a little Friday fun to kickstart your weekend: Friday Fun Fact: Did you know that laughter can boost your immune system, relieve stress, and even improve your mood? So, let’s share a joke or a funny story in the comments and spread some joy! 😂 I’ll start: Why did the recruitment consultant bring a ladder to work? Because they heard the job market was looking up! 😄! Now it’s your turn! Drop your favourite joke or a fun fact below and let’s end the week on a high note. Have a fantastic weekend, everyone! 🌟 Sarah Belworthy Assoc CIPD Billy Conabeare Kyle Raven Assoc CIPD Helen Baker CeMap Gemma Patton Bryan Scott CeMAP CertRP

A powerful reminder that everyone's journey is unique, and progress isn't always linear. 🌟 In the early stages of our careers, it's easy to fall into the comparison trap, especially with feeds filled with success stories. However, this perspective can be detrimental to our growth and well-being. Instead of comparing ourselves to others, let's focus on our own paths. Applaud the achievements of others—this not only spreads positivity but also sets the stage for our own successes. 🎉 Remember to celebrate your own milestones, no matter how small they may seem. Reflect on how far you've come and recognize that you are exactly where you need to be. Embrace your journey with patience and gratitude, and trust that your time will come. #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #StayPositive #CelebrateSuccess #Mindfulness

Work supports our purpose, but it's not the main purpose. For me, that’s my family and my connections - including all of you here on LinkedIn. I don’t enjoy being vulnerable or asking for help when I want to feel empowered, but I also recognize that we’re better together so I’ll ask – I need your support in finding my next role. I’m tracking several great companies and roles in our area where I know I’d thrive, but it’s tough out there right now. I’m asking for your help to connect with the right people and get the ball rolling. Here are the roles I’m pursuing: - Marketing Specialist, Product Marketing Manager, or Content Marketing Manager - SaaS Product Education Manager - Customer Success Manager - Professional Development Manager/Corporate Trainer - Technical Writer I also want to thank Abbey Phillips for inspiring me with the courage to share this now. She’s a kind, genuine professional, and a great connection to have. To share a bit of my journey: - After 6 amazing years at MVi, the company was acquired, and by late May I was among the 6% who were separated from employment. - I recently joined T1C as Director of Sales and Marketing as a contractor. I’m fully committed to their long-term success and have chosen to prioritize the company’s growth over my immediate financial needs, as I believe deeply in their vision. - However, I still need to provide for my family, and that’s becoming more challenging. This week, I applied for a dream role, felt confident, and was quickly rejected. It stung, but I’m not giving up. -- Don’t judge them. They likely have some strong internal candidates, and that’s just a natural move. - That’s not the recruiters’ fault either, it’s hard for them too; they don’t enjoy telling people no – they know what that means, please remember this when you meet with them. - Why now? Last night my wife’s van broke down, so unless the repair is pretty affordable, we’ll live on one vehicle until the income situation is solved. Hard timing. - Lastly, please don’t offer any money/contributions. We have been blessed with unemployment benefits for now, and have some savings. - I am trying to AVOID asking “Why me?” and replace it with “What am I learning from this?”. Knowledge is priceless, but if the tough experiences are removed with other people’s money, you can’t have the knowledge that comes from those experiences. We’ll get through. Thank you for your time, your support, and any guidance you can offer. Best regards, Robert Wagner

When you start creating value, You start attracting value. When you start attracting value, You continue adding value. And when you continue adding value, You become thirsty for more and thus growth. The question becomes how much more value can I give. Here's why; •There's fulfilment in creating value •There's fulfilment in impacting lives However, here's the thing; We give up too quickly Yes, We all admire greater things but we fear working ourselves out over time. Here's why ; We may have the energy or rather the motivation to start but we lack the discipline that is to sustain us through the process. Why so? Instant gratification! You want to get to LinkedIn today and start hitting 1000+likes, 200 gig requests and job offers etc You want to get to singing and you'd wish to instantly hit the notes correctly without the process. Well That's never going to happen! Where's the discipline? where's the work? Do you show up every day or do you show up when feel like doing so? ♻️Repost if it hits home

I Lost My First Job Offer On Linkedin 💔😔. Here's what happened In my early days of joining LinkedIn, i got to know this platform after attending a Content writing class we where advised to get on linkedin which I did. I was already one month old here on linkedin when someone reached out to me and here's what she said ⬇️ Hi Praise, I am looking to publish a book and would love to chat about creating a book cover. Let me know your availability and if possible rates. Regards, Nina. So I responded and we agreed to fix a zoom meeting to discuss more on the success of the Project. After agreeing to a time and day convenient for the both of us, it was time and she was already in my inbox with the link for the meeting. I wasn't time conscious at all and I was busy with something offline, it was after an hour or two I remembered I had a meeting to attend and when I rushed into her inbox, I explained to her what brought about my inability and I asked that we scheduled another meeting. Unfortunately it wasn't possible as she has picked someone else for the job. It was so heartbreaking because this was my very first job offer on linkedin and I missed the opportunity. I was pained throughout that day but here's the lesson I learnt from it. Time they say waits for no man and it is so precious. People value their time more than you think. That's why when you have a fixed appointment, make sure you keep to time. I don't blame her for picking someone else but it is what it is, despite the fact I didn't get the job, I learnt a lesson from it. I see it as a price i have to pay and after paying that price, when another opportunity comes my way, I won't afford to miss it. What's that one thing that thought you a lesson that changed your mentality I'd love to know ⬇️

🚀 Dream jobs alert! 🌟 Heads up, network! While scrolling through opportunities, have you stumbled upon a role that screams a friend's name more than your own? Here's your chance to play career matchmaker and score a win-win! 🤝 We're rolling out a sweet deal. Refer a friend for a job we've posted, and if they fill those shoes, you pocket a cool £250 voucher! 🎁 It's all about sharing the love and perks in our professional circle. Think about it - not only are you lobbing a golden opportunity their way, but you're also padding your wallet. Talk about a double victory! So, if you know someone who's the perfect fit, send them our way. Let's propel careers forward, together. 🚀 Got a name in mind? Tag them here or slide into our DMs with their info. #CareerBoost #ReferAFriend #NetworkingWin

🚀 Dream jobs alert! 🌟 Heads up, network! While scrolling through opportunities, have you stumbled upon a role that screams a friend's name more than your own? Here's your chance to play career matchmaker and score a win-win! 🤝 We're rolling out a sweet deal. Refer a friend for a job we've posted, and if they fill those shoes, you pocket a cool £250 voucher! 🎁 It's all about sharing the love and perks in our professional circle. Think about it - not only are you lobbing a golden opportunity their way, but you're also padding your wallet. Talk about a double victory! So, if you know someone who's the perfect fit, send them our way. Let's propel careers forward, together. 🚀 Got a name in mind? Tag them here or slide into our DMs with their info. #CareerBoost #ReferAFriend #NetworkingWin