How to Get Along With Your Coworkers

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1. Decide What You Want to be When You Grow Up
A few years ago, I was planning to make a career change and a mentor of mine suggested I think about my assets or signature strengths and what I like to do. I went through the suggested thought process and took it a step further. I created what I call an opportunity matrix. On the horizontal axis I listed my signature strengths or interests and beneficial elements to a certain job opportunity (401K, health plan, etc.) On the vertical axis, I listed business opportunities or “jobs” that I may consider. I then added a numeric value from 0-10 for each element. In the far-right column, a numeric value for that opportunity would be calculated upon rating the various elements related to the opportunity.
2. Polish Up Your Image
Invest a little time to create an impressive image for your professional career. The opportunity of a lifetime may happen tomorrow, and what if that company or person searches for information about you online, on social media or elsewhere or asks you to provide them with some professional branding materials (CV, resume, professional bio or references, etc…)? Will you be prepared to present your best image, now?
3. Be Professionally Visible
Most of us have some subjects that we are passionate about. Start writing and get the ideas out of your head and onto paper or online. You can publish free posts on LinkedIn and other media platforms, or contact your favorite trade publication and start creating some content to market yourself in your profession or industry. Also, consider serving as a volunteer for trade organization like CEDIA or hosting a training course on a subject that know a lot about. Any of these activities can be used to further market yourself as a professional in your industry and help to build your network.
4. Create Professional Branding Tools
Invest some time polishing up your LinkedIn Profile. In many industries, LinkedIn is broadly used and is a very powerful platform to network, and market your professional brand. There are incredible free articles available with LinkedIn Profile tips. For instance, sign up for the 30-day LinkedIn Pro free evaluation. This will allow you to edit your background banner and add a custom header that you can keep after the trial period is over.





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