Summary Sunday Gear Up for A New Career

Summary Sunday Gear Up for A New Career The year is almost over, and many are anticipating a job search and new career next year. This roundup will help you with this. As Im sure you know (or have heard), the best time to start looking for a new job is before you need one! Youll find help on interviewing, personal branding, job search, networking for introverts and career exploration in this weeks roundup. I hope these provide you with the information and help you need to succeed in 2019. JOB SEARCH Top Job Search Articles of 2018 by Jacob Share | JobMob This is such a gem! It is a collection of top job search articles by career experts, resume writers, HR pros, and recruiters. Its got something for everyone so save this one! PERSONAL BRANDING Storybranding: A Powerful Tool in Your Job Search with Ryan Rhoten by Sarah Johnston, Briefcase Coach |  Curated Career Conversations Career storytelling is the newest advancement  in personal branding. It isnt enough to say you are good at what you do- now you need to provide the proof in story form. In this article, youll learn why st0ry branding is so important to your career. LINKEDIN 4 Ways to Boost Your Social Selling Profile (Courtesy of LinkedIn) by Bill Carmody | Inc. Dont let the title of this drive you away! Job search is a form of sales,  so LinkedIns SSI (Social Selling Index) is definitely a measure worth understanding. What makes this article relevant and important is that it four things you can and should be doing on LinkedIn to engage with people. PS: My SSI is 57 (out of 100). You have to read the article to find the link and find your SSI. NETWORKING An Office Holiday Party Survival Guide for Introverts and Shy People by PJ Feinstein | The Muse If you have a networking event or holiday party to attend, these six tips will help you feel more comfortable attending. INTERVIEWING Prepare to Ace Brand Your C-level Executive Job Interview by Meg Guiseppi | Executive Career Brand If the thought of presenting and marketing yourself in an interview puts you in a panic, then follow along as Meg Guiseppi helps you prepare to ace your  next interview. CAREER CHANGE How To Avoid Taking Career Risks By Designing Experiments by Scott Barlow | Happen To Your Career If you think you want to make a career change, theres a certain amount of risk (or fear of the unknown) that comes with making a shift. There are no guarantees in life, however, the six examples in this article will show you how career experiments work and make career shifts less frightening. 4 Essential Soft Skills You Need in the New Year by Hannah Morgan | US News World Report On Careers Based on LinkedIns Emerging Job Report 2018, there are four soft skills listed that are in-demand. Do you have these four skills? Anyone or everyone will benefit. I include tips on how to acquire these skills too!