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Here are some of my favorite tips, tools, and resources for transitioning powerfully into your next career opportunity:

Goal Setting

  • Gain Clarity on your Goal/Values - what are your short-term (30, 60, 90 days) vs. long-term (1, 3, 5, 10 years) goals?

  • What are your top 5 core values? Explore the types of roles/companies that align with your goals & core values.

Polish your Resume

As a general rule, the most effective resumes:

  • Are cleanly formatted, easy to read, and simply templated

  • Use powerful verbs and tell a compelling narrative about your background

  • Contain measurable results and achievements, and the context to understand them

  • Are tailored to your experience, yet customized to align with the role you’re applying for

  • Reflect your unique voice and communication style, for consistency in the interview process

Here’s a great back-to-basics article to get you started, if you haven’t created a resume in awhile

Virtual Relationship Building (vs. Networking)

LinkedIn Best Practices

  • Why LinkedIn?

  • Focus on long-term relationship building – what is your intention?

  • Create/Revamp your profile then set goals for daily LinkedIn use – Ex. 5 likes/reactions, 2 connections, 2 comments, 1 post, 30 minutes

  • Diversify network – again, in the direction of your search!

  • Groups

    Hashtags

    Following – If you don’t know/want to connect with someone but want to see their content – they will be notified if you follow them

  • Focus on connection – what do you have in common?

  • Here are some great email templates to tweak & use

Differentiate Yourself

What is your Personal Brand?  This should align with/reinforce your values/goals…

Conducting a Search

  • Mindset & Routine – build habits and daily practices that maintain a positive outlook, and “high vibe” energy. If you don’t already have your own routine, test out The Miracle Morning & Community.

  • Track Your Activity - here’s a simple Excel template to keep things organized!

Uncovering Opportunities

  • Here’s a great article on How to Build a Relationship with a Recruiter

  • You can sign up for freelancing platforms to find project-based work

  • Freelance in the direction of your search, whenever possible

  • Determine services & rates – use freelancing platforms/research the market

  • Warm outreach: Former employer, clients, colleagues, trade groups

  • Cold outreach: LinkedIn networking, internet research/emailing/calling/etc.

Enhance your skillset

Advice for Recent Grads

Where to begin?

  • Connect with your classmates, professors, TA’s, colleagues from internship experiences – get contact information and also connect on LinkedIn

  • Get clear about what you really want to do - Set goal, once you know what type of roles/companies you’re searching for, practice communicating that to friends from your campus/CRE community who can give you concrete feedback on clarity, messaging, and delivery

  • Once you feel confident, tackle next steps

  • Utilize your alumni network - here’s a great template for requesting a “virtual coffee” or informational interview:

    Virtual Coffee Template:

    Dear (Name)

    I hope this note finds you and your family safe and well! 

     

    My name is (Your Name), and I’m about to graduate from (Program Name at University Name).  As an alumni of the program, I’d love to connect and learn more about your career path and the experience you’ve gained in the (Asset class/Functional Area) world.  I saw that (Interesting fact or personal connection) and I would love to learn more. 

     

    If you’re open to it, I’d love to have a quick “virtual coffee” with you!  I know your time is very valuable, and I would be so appreciative any amount of time and insight you are willing to share with me as I begin my job search.  If you find it helpful, I’m also happy to send questions in advance, to ensure our conversation is as productive as possible.

     

    Let me know your thoughts, and I look forward to connecting with you soon! 

     

    Warm Regards, 

    (Your Name)

    (Contact Information)

  • How to Improve Your LinkedIn Profile as a Recent College Grad

  • Ask for help!  The Ben Franklin Effect – we like people more when we’re able to do them a favor

Advice for Unexpected Career Transitions

What to do first?

  • File for unemployment if applicable and look into other programs

  • Here’s a template to send to colleagues you’d like to maintain contact with:

    Connect for future contact template:

    Hi (Colleague Name),  

I wanted to reach out and connect - as you may have heard I'm leaving (Company Name). I value our relationship, and would love to touch base after I spend some time regrouping. My personal contact information is (email) and (phone number) - let's stay in touch, and I look forward to talking with you soon!

Warm Regards,
(Your Name)
(Contact Information)

Advice for Planning a Career Transition

How can I be proactive?

  • Set-up Google Alerts for companies, industry niches/trends, etc. you’re interested in

  • Follow companies/hashtags/leaders in the industry/role/companies you’re interested in

  • Be a scientist!  Do your research to ensure that you’re going in the direction of something that’s a good fit for your personality, values, skillset, & goals

  • Engage in dialogue – LinkedIn, blogs, newsletters, etc. when you have something to add

  • Assess/address skills and/or knowledge gap with hands-on learning or freelancing

  • Build your network in the direction of your transition

I sincerely hope you found a few resources, tips, and tools that you can implement into your search! Still have questions? Reach out to me at Allison@CRErecruiting.com - I’d love to help!

Allison WeissCRErecruiting, recruiting, coaching, insights, strategy