career

How Do You Find Your Voice?

Post author:Rowena Morais
Post published:November 26, 2021
Post category:Career
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There was no amazing fresh insight that suddenly manifested. Instead, finding my voice involved distilling myself. I looked within, at my own journey, to understand the services I could offer. I tested ideas out on myself to see what would work and I stayed the course. My foray into LinkedIn began in 2007 with hardly a clue of what the platform was about and how it would transform. Curiosity may have led me to take those early first steps but it was developing a clear goal, perseverance and consistency which got me to where I am today.

I Just Got Passed Over For a Promotion

Post author:Rowena Morais
Post published:August 27, 2021
Post category:Career
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I have been working at my current company for eight years. I just got passed over for a promotion. I’m deflated. They hired someone outside, didn’t even talk to me about it. I am the sole income earner in my family at the moment so I need to stick with this job. What should I do? Simon

Why LinkedIn Headlines Make a Difference

Post author:Rowena Morais
Post published:May 13, 2021
Post category:Digital Profile
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“Currently unemployed” This is simply a current state of affairs. Given that it is neither positive nor permanent, it should be removed. Keep your reader in mind. They are not concerned with the fact that you’re out of work. Your reader is far more interested in understanding the skills and experience you bring to the job. Your reader wants to know the type of work you seek.