I’m LInked-out
I recently applied for a job and on the job application, they had asked me for my linkedin website. Now, a) I don’t use LinkedIn very often. This is my choice. I did not want to be subject to another facebook like app where it took hours away from my actual existence to live a virtual existence seeking approval and what not. But I fear, because of the choices I made on LinkedIn NOT TO BE ENDORSEd or NOT to post anything that would subject me to a like or dislike, I may have lost potentiality to be a candidate for the position to which I was actually very qualified for. I don’t understand why in a day and age where all of us are aiming to affirm to not let others opinions of us decide who and what we are, LInkedIn and other such social media sites still allow for a thumbs up or thumbs down or yet even to be endorsed. It is my choice to use my social media as an opening for when I WANT to apply for a job or when I am working for one that is worth going to bat in social media for. I also do not want my coworkers to know and see every single thing I may say or not say and so I use it very limitedly unless to share inspiring videos, or projects but IF I AM REPRESENTING a certain company then technically I probably cannot be sharing much anyways whether it be thoughts, articles, posts because at any given time, those things can be turned against me. Can someone explain why LInkedIn has become the new “popularity” crowd that resembles the “it” girls of high school. You’re either in or you’re out and in this case I am out but that is NO reflection on me, my talents nor my skills and qualifications.
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Has anyone left their full time toxic job for a contract role ?
I work with a very condescending, micromanaging manager and honestly it makes me sick to my stomach every time she puts a 1:1 on my calendar. I currently have a part time contract role that is way better environment wise, but no benefits. They offered me more hours and I am considering it.
Additional info: Contract role is well paying and is a level up from my current role. So pays more, better environment.
what would you do in my shoes ?
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It's tough to overestimate how effective these two tools — visualization and mindfulness meditation — are when trying to figure out what in the world your dream job really is.
I know this because I've engaged this holistic and empowering method personally and with hundreds of students and clients.
One of the many reasons it's so instrumental in gaining clarity is because we tend to romanticize what we think our dream job is. That can pull us off-course really fast, and we often feel like we've gone too far down that road toward it to turn back, so we're disappointed yet again finding ourselves in a job that's not a great fit.
In today's post on my blog "Reimagine," we look at what visualization and mindfulness meditation are in the context of a dream-job pursuit and how separately and together they can transform your experience.
If you would love to change jobs but have no clue what you’d rather do instead, or you find yourself trying to find a new opportunity but not gaining traction, this approach may be exactly what you need.
You can read it here:
https://www.reimaginemonday.com/post/the-only-two-transformational-tools-you-need-to-clarify-your-dream-job
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My manager does not listen.
she will jump in and take the conversation in the wrong direction and provide wrong information.
I tried telling her the client had issues with something, she cut me off and said the contract is under review that’s why the issues. It sounded wrong so I clarified but she further explained the contract being in review. I know my information was clear therefore I believed her. During a meeting with my client I passed along the info and they had no idea there was contract issues and after they emailed my boss and I.
my boss responded that she was not aware of any contact issues. Now the client is confused why I told them there were issues and even questioning my abilities.
She has done stuff like this before, today in a different client meeting she made me look incompetent.
how do I address this with my boss or do I just ignore her when she does it? my worry is sounding childish and being a complainer but I also don’t care to look bad to clients.
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Approaching month 7 of being laid off.
I recently got my job rejection letter after 3 rounds of a (seemingly) successful interview process; which took a total of 2 months, BTW. I am of course left feeling DEFEATED, however. I am wondering if there should have been something within the months-long process I could have done or inquired about etc.? Like a clue to have let me know hey, they aren't as serious about hiring you as it appears. Just in an effort to be better prepared for next time, that was a huge waste of time I actually missed out on the Job Fair
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Lots of people sell their coaching services on this platform.
I think this episode is worth listening to before engaging a Coach.
https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/the-dream/s3-e3-the-mlm-to-coaching-pipeline
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Interview Vent
May I just vent for a minute? And feel free to commiserate. Over the last 2+ years (actually, probably since mid 2020) I have had countless interviews. Interviews in all shapes and sizes (I'm in HR, by the way, for what it's worth, but I'm speaking as a candidate). I have been in interviews that were the most pleasant experience ever, some where I felt like it was an inquisition (one particular instance, I went through 3 rounds over several months, wasn't really into that job but needed a job, totally thought I bombed it and then when I called to withdraw when I landed my current job, they were upset). Brady Bunch-style Teams interviews. In person with facemasks (which led to one of the worst headaches I ever had). All kinds of different scenarios. And I tolerate them, I do. I applied for a reason, I will follow through and take each rejection in stride and withdraw for what is not a good fit for me. But out of all the different interview styles I've experienced, the one I absolutely hate, is the one-sided recorded video. Hate. Double hate Looooathe that style. I just did one last week (second time in my career I have had to) and I almost withdrew my application once I realized that was the next step. Anyone else find those particularly torturous?
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