Making a career change requires 3 things
Career change requires 3 things
Making a career change requires 3 things
Thinking about a career change in 2025? You're not alone. Especially around Blue Monday in January, many people are considering making a pivot. I’ve found that making a successful career change hinges on the ability to do these 3 things:
🌀 Embrace an imperfect start. Your journey may be full of twists and turns, but those detours can lead to unexpected opportunities.
💔 Bounce back from initial rejection. It's part of the process, so try not to take it personally.
🌈 Believe in your vision. You need to buy into your career change ambitions first before you can convince others of what you're trying to do.
Watch this video to learn more. #CareerChange #CareerAdvice #CareerTransitions #BlueMonday
Small steps lead to big changes. Laura McIntyre reminds us that career transitions don't always involve one big leap. Rather, it’s about taking many small actions. Don’t wait for the perfect moment—start taking small actions today, even if it's just trying something new. You might just be surprised by what doors open for you.
🎧Tune into the full podcast episode to hear more about Laura's career journey: https://plinkhq.com/i/1150581210/e/1000677706280
#SmallSteps #EmbraceChange #PodcastInsights #careeradvice
Yes, Return to Office Mandates Will Increase Employee Attrition
It's been interesting to hear from people how their companies have begun revisiting their flexible, hybrid work policies as the pandemic becomes more of a distant memory, even though we just emerged from it two years ago. Some companies are clinging to in-office mandates while others are embracing more modern, hybrid approaches shown to boost productivity.
While some industries and roles simply aren't conducive to remote work, I personally think that companies that don't keep up with more modern ways of working will see increased rates of attrition in the years ahead. Your career should ideally empower both a rewarding professional life and a fulfilling personal life, and I'd encourage everyone out there to consider what workplace arrangement in the new year will enable this for you.
How have your workplace's policies around in-office face time evolved recently? What have been your experiences with any recent shifts?
Thanks again to Harvey Coyle at MHP Group for sharing this International Workplace Group plc data with me.
#workfromhome #remoteworking #workplacehealth #worklifebalance #returntowork #employeeexperience #workplacetrends #workplacewellness #officereturn #workplacepolicy #workfromanywhere #newworkstyle #hybridworkplace #backtoworkstrategy #flexibleworking #employeeengagement #workforceplanning #employerpolicy #returntooffice #workingfromoffice #workenvironment #officeprotocols #employeemanagement #employeereadjustment #workplacereturn
Finding Your Career's True North
Finding your career "center of gravity" is an important step toward doing work you find more meaningful, energizing, and fulfilling. Here are my thoughts on how to honor your professional interests, strengths, and competencies and find your true north in your career.
Where's your professional center of gravity when you're in flow and doing your best work?
#careerchange #careertips
PR specialists & journalists, with Connectively (formerly HARO) permanently shutting down on Dec 9, 2024, which media call-out platforms will you use instead? I've used HARO as a source & journalist for years, so I'm disappointed to see it go. Open to your recommendations.
#journorequest #journalists #publicrelations
Setting Career Boundaries for More Professional Fulfillment
😫Feeling trapped in a job that doesn’t resonate with your values? Consider defining your career "walkaway points". As we enter the final few weeks of the year, let’s reflect on what truly matters—professional growth, personal well-being, and work-life balance.
🔍 What’s one boundary you’ve set in your work life recently? How has honoring that boundary improved your career situation? Share your story in the comments 💬.
#CareerChange #NewOpportunities #CareerGoals #ProfessionalGrowth #SuccessTips
Giving back to your network is a nice way to strengthen relationships and professional connections. The good news is that you don’t necessarily need expertise, status, or power to help someone. Sometimes, the simplest gestures create the biggest impact.
👉Watch my video about 3 simple ways to support your network and create value for the people around you.
#Networking #NetworkingEvents #ConnectWithOthers #BuildYourNetwork #NetworkingTips #SocialNetworking #ExpandYourNetwork #NetworkingOpportunities #ProfessionalConnections #NetworkWithUs
I'll be in Vienna, Austria 🇦🇹 Oct 20-22, staying near the Schönbrunn district. My schedule will be a bit tight, but if you're in the area and want to grab a quick coffee, DM me!
Thanks to all the SDA Bocconi MBAs who joined my personal branding workshop day here in Milan. A few of you asked me about how often to follow up with contacts who don’t respond to your initial message. There’s not a hard rule on this, but following up after 2-4 weeks should be fine. Try to be courteous, personalize the message, and share new information. If you’ve repeatedly followed up with someone 2 or 3 times, and if they don’t respond, I’d move on. The world’s a big place, and just remember, there’s probably someone else out there who would be open to connecting.
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Networking: 3 Tips For Introverts
Introverts (that includes me!) may often struggle to feel completely comfortable at a "networking event." However, you can do 3 simple things to make the experience a bit more manageable while tapping into your strengths as an #introvert.
I'll be in Milan🇮🇹 Sept 10-12 to host workshops at SDA Bocconi School of Management. If any former Bocconi FT MBAs are around and feel like a quick in-person catch-up on Sept 11 after 4:30 pm, DM me! I do enjoy reconnecting with former attendees of my workshops. Look forward to seeing you all soon.
Joseph Liu helps professionals relaunch their careers by more powerfully marketing their personal brands.
