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Kate Solomon
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06/03/19 at 5:47PM UTC
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who do you go to for career advice?

My friends and family don't really know much about my job or industry, so I can't go to them for career advice when it's specific to the types of roles I'm working in or considering at a new company. And often I don't want to discuss this stuff with my coworkers (when it involves thinking about moving to a new job). Anyone else in the same boat? If so, who do you turn to?

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Lady Pele
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06/04/19 at 11:09AM UTC
Two family members and a former co-worker are my best sources for reality checks and advice.
Annetta Moses
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06/03/19 at 10:34PM UTC
I have a network of friends. These men and women are people I met at school, work, or networking. I can always pick up the phone or send them an email for career advice. If you have a few friends at work, eventually one of you will move on and you have someone in your network that works at a different company. If you don't have an outside of work network, consider building one over the next six months. Look for network events or conferences where you have an opportunity to connect with people.
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06/03/19 at 9:14PM UTC
I have what I call a personal Board of Directors. At anytime this "board" consists of 3-5 professionals who have achieved things that I have, who I can trust. They have given perspective to me at the most critical parts of my career, and have been instrumental to my success.
Jemia Williams
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06/03/19 at 7:53PM UTC
I think it is important that everyone has someone outside if your organization (AND family) that you can speak to about career decisions and choices. I randomly latched on to a woman at a conference that I attended last year and naturally we developed this friendship/mentorship partnership. Think about where you travel to, chat with on LinkedIn, and who you network of friends are connected to. I would say start there!

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