how to use the changing world of work to your advantage
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Career Development in the Digital Age
How to Use the Changing World of Work to Your Advantage
Alexis Grant
Association Media & Publishing
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My Career
Liberal arts college
J-School
Houston Chronicle
Freelanced in Africa
Wrote a travel memoir
U.S. News & World Report
Now: Innovator-in-Chief of Socialexis
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My Slashes
Journalist Social media & blog strategist
Clients: Small businesses and startups
Managing editor of Brazen Life Entrepreneur
Creating and selling ebooks and coursesHow to Take a Career Break to Travel
How to Build a Part-Time Social Media Business
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And How to Use Them
to Your Advantage
Work Trends…
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Trend #1
It’s easier than ever to access people you don’t know
Don’t just use social media; use it strategically Prioritize building your online network so it’s there
when you need it Be smart about how you pitch – for a job, a story, a
coffee – to gain trust through that person’s medium
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Trend #2
Job-hopping will no longer
kill your career
Switch jobs if it helps you learn and grow Be able to explain that switch to a hiring manager Employers want go-getters
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Trend #3
Full-time jobs aren’t necessarily the best route
Where’s the stability now? How can you do work you love? Thinking outside the box = the key Hail the side gig
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Trend #4
Digital means opportunity
Build your personal brand and/or community Access people formerly out of reach Use online tools to make your living Unlimited information = continuous learning
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Job-Search Tips
Don’t just apply Network strategically and maintain those connections Use your sleuthing skills Hyperlink your resume Show your awesomeness through a blog Target, target, target Be smart about how you tell your story Use side hustle to learn new skills, networking, money For the love of God, get on Twitter
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Takeaway
Proactively use new tools
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Learn & network strategically
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Get where you want to be
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Let’s Connect
Twitter: @alexisgrant
Helpful links: Posts on job search and career: http://bit.ly/alexisonjobs Solopreneur Secrets newsletter: http://bit.ly/solosecrets
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