The Power of LinkedIn for Your Professional Life | Ep. #15

The “fake it till you make it” strategy only wins in the long term if you’re willing to put in overtime.  Join us for our new series, Story Time, where we bring in guests to talk about their fails, wins, experiences, and possibly even embarrassing moments.  Today Alan’s story taught us that sometimes, sheer persistence can win you your dream job. 

Learn how to immediately improve your quality of life with these creative ways to breach the tough subject of calling out a difficult coworker.  We’ve all had that pesky colleague who makes our jobs and lives much more difficult.  This can be a legitimate concern –  something degrading our quality of life, especially if we feel trapped or unable to confide in authorities on the matter.  Remember to focus on the positive and asses the situation objectively and these tips can really make a difference. 

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[01:46] - Defining “tough coworker” – knowing when to report somebody

[03:15] - Coworkers don’t have to be your friends but can affect your job satisfaction and overall quality of life.

[04:49] - Focusing on their positives will make your days better.

[06:45] – Practical and Creative ways to deal with tough coworkers

Learn how to automatically level up your professional standing by creating a LinkedIn account and using it to your advantage with these 3 powerful tools.  Statistically, you have a much higher chance of success by just having a profile!  In episode 15, we reveal shocking statistics and go over the best ways to access free education, make powerful connections, and create a personal brand for yourself whether you know what career you want or not!  We believe it is not only possible to manifest your professional destiny, it’s also easy!

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From episode 14, learn how to weigh all factors about a company in order to make an educated decision on your job hunt.  We give you a simple DIY exercise to help with the decision-making process both before and after the big interview!

[01:49] - #1: Culture

[03:32] - #2: Commuting  

[06:02] - #3: Social Purpose  

[07:21] - #4: Opportunity  

[09:46] – weighing quality of life vs compensation 

[12:03] – Exercise to find out if you should pick the job.

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Become an employee who is indispensable in any job with these 5 life tips.  We discuss putting yourself in the best position possible at work by knowing what you want and being able to go get it!

[01:00] - Tip #1: How to get paid for your mind and not just the transactional work

[04:28] - Tip #2:  Being reliable

[07:22] - Tip #3:  Staying consistent

[10:55] - Tip #4:  Getting cross-trained and taking advantage of additional education

[13:30] - Tip #5:  Setting high standards for yourself

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Take control of your next interview and impress any employer with these 4 simple practices.  From this episode, we tell you our best advice for gaining respect, trust, and a positive outcome in an interview room.

[01:01] - Tip #1: the benefit of making eye contact and being present in the moment

[03:02] - Tip #2:  remembering a person’s name more effectively

[04:23] - Tip #3:  how to guide a conversation and highlight what YOU want to talk about

[09:34] - Tip #4:  being prepared impresses and fosters trust

[11:27] - Daily Connection moment where our CEO gives you an insight on the hottest job markets and real job openings today.

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In episode 11, we talk about how your work space can affect your clarity and productivity and we provide 3 simple tips on improving it.  Build an optimal environment for yourself so that you are happy and able to make the progress you want.

[00:20] – Increasing productivity by getting rid of unnecessary distractions

[04:57] – Setting up your space to inspire you

[11:51] – Easy tips to avoid a stagnant feeling workspace

[17:13] - Daily Connection moment where our CEO gives you an insight on the hottest job markets and real job openings today.  Today’s opening: cherry pickers.

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In this episode we discuss the best habits you can be easily implementing to make every day a leap towards career success.  We talk about mindset, routine, and useful tools to keep on track.  Tune in to accelerate growth in your job and overall life! 

[00:20] - Habit #1: sticking to an actionable morning routine

[07:03] - Habit #2: setting tangible goals for forward thinking

[10:18] - Habit #3: recording your accomplishments daily

[11:33] - Habit #4: the importance of rest while working

[13:05] - Habit #5: saving Sunday nights for your success

[17:48] - Daily Connection moment where our CEO gives you an insight on the hottest job markets and real job openings today.

If you’d like to apply or have your job opening featured on the show, email jobs@dwsworldwide.com or connect with us in the comments.  Mentioned in today’s episode: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey, Make Your Bed by William H. McRaven, Loop Habit Tracker (app)

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If you are thinking of going to school, this episode will provide some real-life tips on whether trade/vocational school certificates or traditional college degrees may be better for you.  We discuss some little known, high paying niche jobs that require less than 2 years of schooling or none at all.

Listen to the end for our Daily Connection moment where our CEO talks about a big need for paralegals which does not require a 4-year degree.  If you’d like to apply or have your job opening featured on the show, email jobs@dwsworldwide.com.  Mentioned in today’s episode: collegeconsensus.com & onlinecollegeplan.com

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In this episode we give you our predictions for the top jobs in 2020 by pay, employee satisfaction, and market demand.  Think of a high salary and most would say “doctor” or “lawyer” but is there more to it?  As technology grows much of the job market is changing and many jobs will potentially go away completely.  Some, however, will stay very relevant and needed in the upcoming years.

Listen to the end for our Daily Connection moment where our CEO gives you an insight on the hottest job markets and real job openings today.  If you’d like to apply or have your job opening featured on the show, email jobs@dwsworldwide.com or go to http://www.distinctivepersonnel.com/jobs/ .  Mentioned in today’s episode: Glassdoor, CNBC, Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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