Preparing People for a Competitive Workforce.
NETWORK ONLINE WITH PROFESSIONALS
LinkedIn.com is a platform that connects professionals to make them more productive and successful. It is currently the world's largest professional networking website.
Meetup.com is a platform for finding and building hyperlocal communities. Professionals use Meetup to meet new people, learn new skills, find support, get out of their comfort zones, and pursue their passions, together.
READ A BOOK
A course of personal study and contemplation is an essential component for the individual development of every professional. Today it's not uncommon for everyone to have a busy schedule, let alone finding time to read and think is a recurring challenge. Nevertheless, even as we navigate the workforce, we must improve our minds through reading and critical thinking.
The evolving workforce demands us to improve our knowledge of our industries, economics, politics, and global affairs. We must know how to reinvent ourselves, hone in on our strengths and talents, and pursue innovation and change while preserving our core values in an era of fiscal constraint.
I challenge you to read these books and debate and think critically about their ideas.
LEARN A NEW SKILL
Strengthen your resume by earning a professional certification or degree. Speak with a member of ProfessorP about the many options available and learn about the differences between courses, programs, and degrees.
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SECURE YOUR PROFESSIONAL BRAND: PURCHASE A DOMAIN NAME
When building your online presence, the first step in the process is selecting a domain. Besides social media, one of the first places people will find out more about you is your LinkedIn profile or personal website.
A professional website is where you can showcase your resume, special projects, personal interests, and professional brand using strategic colors, fonts, words, videos, and images.
HIGHLIGHT YOUR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Community engagement means working to improve community life. These opportunities are in our communities, the commonwealth, throughout our nation, and across the world.
Are you volunteering?
- Do you serve on a community board?
- Are you a Baseball Coach or Scout Leader?
Skills-based volunteering (SBV) is a great way to fill an employment gap, supplement your work history, network, and advance your career.
Discover your passion through service. Each has its identity and values. Engage with your elected officials, register to vote, and determine what you need to do if selected for jury duty.
DISCOVER YOUR PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
Professional associations represent a collection of professionals who work towards promoting and improving the associated profession. These organizations champion their members by providing resources, information, and opportunities they might not have had otherwise.
Three Main Values:
- Expand Your Professional Network
- Engage in Professional Development
- Accelerate opportunities for Jobs & Advancement
TAKE AN ASSESSMENT
Many companies offer online tests and exams to help provide direction. Make sure to use official Psychometric Instruments, Psychological Inventories, and Card Sorts backed by research.
PARTICIPATE IN JOB FAIRS
Job fairs serve as an opportunity for employers, recruiters, and schools to reach out to prospective employees. It is important for job seekers to attend these recruitment events in order to make a positive impression on potential employers by talking face to face with one another, completing applications, and asking questions so as to get an understanding of the work needed. Likewise, online job fairs facilitate the exchange of contacts between potential employers and job seekers.
Do you need help preparing for an in-person or virtual job fair? ProfessorP Media can help! Ask us about Power Interviewing!