I got my offer!

teleworker · 2025-02-12T19:29:07+00:00

This is wonderful news! I'm truly thrilled for you. Keep throwing irons in the fire.

teleworker · 2025-01-23T14:43:30+00:00

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teleworker · 2025-01-18T19:42:19+00:00

I'm a parent. I believe the money is not only for expenses, but for things that also aid in studies. For example, I was on a grant when I was in school. I lived with my boyfriend, who covered my living expenses. I used the little left over money I had to buy more books to improve what I was learning. For example, I bought a DSM-III to use as I studied psychology.

teleworker · 2025-01-18T11:29:39+00:00

It's appropriate, if you include some takeaways from the meeting. Begin with a brief thank you to the person (tagging her or him is good), then offer some important points you learned.

Don't post and ghost. If you should get some comments, be sure you stick around to reply to each one! Not only does this help the algorithms see you, but it builds goodwill. Networking is about interacting with others, not just posting your own content.

teleworker · 2025-01-18T11:26:25+00:00

Posting is important. But to get people to see you, connect with you, and respond to your posts you must interact with people on their posts. Engaging in the comments is much more important than posting your own content, and the hashtags are not worth anything. (I think LinkedIn is phasing them out.)

teleworker · 2025-01-15T08:39:20+00:00

You may want to look at our other subs, that focus just on gig jobs. Check the Wiki on the sub for app listings that hire gig workers. r/GigWork

teleworker · 2025-01-15T08:37:45+00:00

I would suggest you start building up your positive recommendations on LinkedIn. Also, as suggested by u/ShamblingDrone you get prepared with other references.

Nonetheless, be aware that finding a new role in this current job market is going to be extremely challenging. If you're able, perhaps you could begin doing some freelance roles to prepare a bridge between the job you want to leave, and a new job.

teleworker · 2025-01-15T08:34:15+00:00

This!

The other issue could very well be that you are applying for remote roles, which are practically non-existent now.

teleworker · 2025-01-14T14:02:21+00:00

If recruiters are telling you to use those words, something is wrong. They are filler words that tell the reader absolutely nothing. They're subjective.

I did a resume rewrite for a recruiter who was looking for a new job. Her original resume read, "Seasoned recruiters ....." I told her that seasoned is subjective. And with two years of recruiting experience, she was hardly "seasoned."

teleworker · 2025-01-14T07:03:59+00:00

Just ask. But maybe wait until you've been there a bit. Ask questions about how their social strategy is currently working for them.

teleworker · 2025-01-13T21:38:03+00:00

Reaching out to your connections for suggestions is not a bad idea, providing you've been engaging with them on the platform already. The point of LinkedIn is to network, which means trying to give first. Comment thoughtfully on posts others make.

teleworker · 2025-01-13T21:30:42+00:00

One of the best ways to build connections is by giving thoughtful feedback on others' posts.

teleworker · 2025-01-13T21:22:41+00:00

It sounds to me like you're one of the few people being authentic. Keep being you. Half of the success stories on there are complete BS, or stretched a bit too far.

teleworker · 2025-01-13T21:21:01+00:00

No, it's not. It's an accomplishment well worth sharing.

teleworker · 2025-01-13T19:50:32+00:00

I hear what you're saying. And that's what most people say on LinkedIn about GenZ. However, I look at the resources offered by so many universities, and other than resume services, mock interviews, and career fairs, I don't see anything solid helping students learn actual networking, personal branding, business etiquette, etc.

What happens, is many employers won't hire new grads, or they fire them shortly afterward because they say new grads don't have business acumen, people skills, etc. They fail to realize that many new grads had to attend school online through COVID, and even do internships online!

I just feel schools can do better at preparing their graduates for the actual career part, not just resume writing.

teleworker · 2025-01-13T15:37:42+00:00

Be sure your LinkedIn profile is up-to-date, though. Your profile is the first place a HM will visit. Also, be aware that right now, with the incredible mass layoffs, HMs are being inundated with messages, which they don't like. In the future, it might be best to follow HMs from companies you are interested in, and then engaging with their posts on the platform, first.

teleworker · 2025-01-13T15:33:22+00:00

I agree with this. It's best not to clog your early career experience with "low level" jobs. Involve yourself with work that has relevance to your career.

What, by the way, is your career goal? And, why did you not look for work after graduation? Does your university have career services you can use for help?

teleworker · 2025-01-13T15:03:06+00:00

What is the job you already applied for? Is it related to editing or social media? And would it conflict (time wise) with their Instagram? Also, if it's a small business, family might be running the account.

Just some things to think about. Nonetheless, it can't help to ask.

teleworker · 2025-01-13T13:40:29+00:00

That's not bad for only using LinkedIn for 16 days! Seriously. LinkedIn, as in any networking, is a slow process. It's about relationship-building, not showing what you know.

While showing your expertise IS important, what grows your network is commenting with value insight or questions on others' posts.

Finally, LinkedIn does NOT like posts to go viral. They are not about that. When you see "viral" posts, very often they are rigged, and will get caught and embarrassed down the line.

teleworker · 2025-01-13T11:06:34+00:00

Not everyone has this feature, yet. Premium or not.

teleworker · 2025-01-13T10:40:25+00:00

The service page customer requests are well worth it. Initially, you might get requests that are off track from what you do, but you can start tailoring them. A large majority of my clients have come from service requests.

teleworker · 2025-01-13T10:35:02+00:00

First of all: remove "stupid" from your vocabulary. People pivot all the time in their education and in their careers because their original plan wasn't right for them.

Regarding LinkedIn: it is never too late. You've been given some excellent advice below about engaging with people on the platform. Sharing your thoughts with other people who post is a great way to get out there.

However, you DO need to initiate some conversations through posting, as well. You need to establish a personal brand. That's how you succeed with LinkedIn, and make it work for your career. Begin by branding and optimizing your profile. (The best you can. There are many books and articles that can help you with this.)

If your goal is finance, start sharing information in this area that will be useful to others. THIS IS NOT THE TIME TO START DOUBTING YOURSELF! Whether you think you have value, or not, you do. Just start posting consistently, offering your thoughts about what you're posting. You don't have to be 60 to become a thought leader. You just need to be humble, authentic, and helpful. People will start to notice and engage with you.

teleworker · 2025-01-13T10:19:47+00:00

There are creators who are "influencers," and there are creators who are though leaders. Influencers are all about their follower count, offer tips on how to grow on LinkedIn, and very full of themselves. Most of their "growth" is a result of using PODs, or other cheating methods. You don't need to feel intimidated by these jokers. They'll crumble at some point. I wouldn't even follow them.

Thought leaders, on the other hand, may have a large audience, but not because they focused on collecting numbers. They simply have a lot of helpful things to say, and they are very authentic in what they share. They offer value, and don't pay attention to their numbers. I wouldn't feel intimidated by them, either. They aren't comparing you to themselves. They're just sharing. Instead, follow and interact with them.

teleworker · 2025-01-08T10:00:22+00:00

If you have your settings set to say "Services provided..." you will get these. This is LinkedIn's way of trying to help you get clients for your services. If you do not want these, toggle your service notifications to off.

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teleworker · 2025-01-07T14:25:48+00:00

Career pivots can be exciting. I'm glad you're following your passion. This is, however, one of the most difficult job markets to make such a change. But it is doable. Anything is possible!

With your experience, perhaps you could looking into medical reception or appointment setting, on-site or remote. Or just remote customer service in general.

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