Trying to pivot career direction.

Anonymous

December 16,2022 at 9:44PM UTC

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Trying to pivot career direction. Sent an excellent (got their attention right away) email, and all other docs required. Noticed they looked at my linkedin profile right away. Yay and eek, my profile is great, but not completely aligned to what this new job entails. Asking the group for good vibes that everything else was great enough for them to ignore this minor fact.... maybe it's not as bad as I think....

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Jenea FrederickDecember 17,2022 at 2:42PM UTC
I’m curious on how things went , and I would not mind linking up on LinkedIn I help women like you attract jobs through their LinkedIn profile , if everything does not pan out like you want .
AnonymousDecember 19,2022 at 5:43PM UTC
Thanks Jenea. The posting had an apply by today 12/19 date. So we'll see. And I know these people, enough to write something about how we knew each other and have them look at my info... hopefully that was enough to get them to contact me. But if not, then I am already working on growth via PD at my current job. Covering all bases of opportunity! ~ I'll send you a connection request on LinkedIn : )
Kathryn MontbriandJanuary 5,2023 at 12:00AM UTC
Checking in - hope things worked out for you in one of the two avenues you were pursuing at the end of the year!
AnonymousJanuary 5,2023 at 4:49PM UTC
I haven't heard anything yet, but realistically I figured I would not. The posting file by date was 12/19 and they listed they wanted someone to start by 1/4, knew that was not happening unless they had someone in mind. I will give them a nudge either today or tomorrow. Though my other avenue got grand response, but there will be no further traction till March - which I knew. Putting great vibes out into the universe. Whatever is meant to be will come my way! Thanks for checking in : )
Kathryn MontbriandJanuary 6,2023 at 4:20PM UTC
sure thing - sending good energy your way, I know you'll land in the right spot :)
AnonymousJanuary 6,2023 at 4:32PM UTC
Thanks!
Jessica WeaverJanuary 5,2023 at 2:12AM UTC
I'm in the same boat as you! I wouldn't worry too much about the alignment on LinkedIn -- that's mostly for making sure you are within the realm of possibilities. Even if they don't reach out to you, if you're interested in the company, I would find someone whose job you're into (after a couple of weeks/months). Just contact that person directly and ask if you can have 30 minutes of their time to discuss their career trajectory/get some advice about a career pivot. Crossing my fingers for you and hope to hear if they get back to you!!
AnonymousJanuary 5,2023 at 4:45PM UTC
Thank you for the advice and luck! My fingers are crossed too.