Fresh Links – June 9th Edition
A curated list of business, career and community links with a focus on positivity.
Personal Branding – Advanced Skills Workshop
A well-developed and communicated personal brand can land you that next great job or promotion. But how do you truly define, and communicate, what sets you apart in the workplace and beyond?
Join personal branding expert Emily Lopez, leader of Croixstone Consulting’s human capital practice, for an interactive, 60-minute Zoom video meeting. Emily is known for her high-energy style and ability to deliver practical, actionable tips to help professionals drive their careers.
You Will Learn the Following
- How to find the “secret sauce” that really sets you apart.
- How to define what you are all about in the workplace and beyond.
Event Details
- Date: Tuesday, June 9
- Time: 2-3pm EDT
- Cost: Free with Eventbrite registration
- Registration Deadline: 5pm EDT on Monday, June 8
- Zoom Log-In Info: Will be emailed to each registrant
Fresh Links – Summer Kick-Off
In the spirit of the summer season, we are keeping things lighter and breezier, and besides, we could all use some positive news as our region, country and world continue to navigate COVID-19.
A curated list of business, career and community links with a focus on positivity.
Structure for Career Transitions
The right plan can make all the difference in helping professionals find the right career opportunity while reducing the amount of time spent on the job search. But how do you craft a meaningful plan? And how do you know if your plan is the best it can be?
Join outplacement services veteran Dawn Posey, a leader in Croixstone Consulting’s business transformation practice, for an interactive, 60-minute Zoom video meeting. With more than 17 years experience in domestic and global leadership roles at Honeywell, and having recently navigated her own career transition, Dawn is an expert at designing and working plans that drive desired outcomes.
You Will Learn the Following
- A “structured approach” to setting up your day while in transition.
- How to craft your own transition plan outline.
Event Details
- Date: Tuesday, May 26
- Time: 2-3pm EDT
- Cost: Free with Eventbrite registration
- Registration Deadline: 5pm EDT on Monday, May 25
- Zoom Log-In Info: Will be emailed to each registrant
Tangible Tips for Strategic Networking Amidst COVID-19
Yes, who you know matters when making a career transition – even during COVID-19. But how do you network during a time of social distancing? And just as important, how do you master the art of networking STRATEGICALLY?
Join career expert Emily Lopez, the leader of Croixstone Consulting’s human capital practice, for an interactive, 60-minute Zoom video meeting. With more than 20 years experience in talent acquisition, retention and culture building, Emily is known for her high-energy and motivating style of leadership.
You will learn the following:
- The “what” of strategic networking
- The “why” of strategic networking
- Practical ideas for “how” to network strategically
- A specific action plan with next steps to leverage your professional & personal ecosystem
Event Details
- Date: Tuesday, May 12
- Time: 2-3pm EDT
- Cost: Free with Eventbrite registration
- Registration Deadline: 5pm EDT on Monday, May 11
- Zoom Log-In Info: Will be emailed to each registrant
Networking Comes Back Alive.
It took a few weeks to get there, but professional associations and companies are rapidly developing and offering virtual content to replace the face-to-face options that rapidly vanished as COVID-19 took over.
Networking is always important to career success – and even more so during economic downturns. If you are not already receiving Croixstone’s weekly issues of #FreshStart which focuses on bite-sized nuggets to fuel your career + kick-start your week, subscribe today to keep abreast of the latest strategic networking opportunities + more.
Career Tips + Strategies for Experienced Professionals
More than 500,000 people in North Carolina have filed for unemployment in the weeks since businesses starting closing down due to the pandemic. This equates to 10% of North Carolina’s workforce. And the picture is certainly challenging in South Carolina, too. Last week, WalletHub released a study that compared unemployment claim increases in USA states for the week of March 30, 2019 to the same week in 2020. North Carolina’s unemployment claims rose 4282.7% year-over-year (7th highest in the nation), while South Carolina’s claims rose 3931.2% (33rd highest in the nation).
With the rise in unemployment, we have curated links that have relevance to professionals – especially those who are experienced in their career paths.
It might be time to think about a career change.
Times of crisis can fuel pivots in your career path. This article provides terrific insights and is aimed at professionals in the 50+ age range.
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LinkedIn has free resources to help with job search strategies.
11 free courses to help you build a job search strategy, lean on your professional network, and improve your interviewing skills.
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Why losing a job deserves its own grieving process.
The loss of a job triggers grief. Understand the grieving process and use these 3 tips to get into a productive mindset.
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How to prepare for the future of work in uncertain times.
Some great career tips from Forbes on how to use the disruption created by the pandemic to take control and future-proof yourself.
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How to train your mind for high-pressure situations.
Tips from an Olympic Coach to help you excel during interviews, negotiations, etc.
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Self Care During COVID-19
Data from 68,000 fitness trackers show Americans are moving less under quarantine (CNBC/Evidation Health). Join Croixstone + Personal Health Consultant Carey Long for a 30-minute Zoom video meeting to learn a framework to practice self care during COVID-19. Based in Charlotte, Carey specializes in working with senior business professionals.
Tuesday, April 14 from 12-12:30pm.
Register for free here.
Links to Navigate the NOW Normal.
In last week’s blog post, we provided a list of links to help consultants, job seekers, and others navigate the “now” normal. In this week’s post, we provide additional links with a focus on networking.
8 smart ways to keep networking while you’re stuck at home.
The wisest among us are not letting the quarantine stop mission-critical networking. Fast Company magazine shares 8 tips from a networking guru.
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How to network in the age of Coronavirus.
A marketing & branding consultant shares her advice with Ladders.
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The dawn of the virtual happy hour.
Happy hours haven’t gone away. They are still going strong, and they definitely fuel networking. Learn more via Forbes.
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Virtual happy hours are boosting morale at work.
Chief Executive magazine provides additional perspective on the virtual happy hour trend.
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10 tips to secure your Zoom video calls and meetings.
Stay safe with these helpful tips from cybersecurity advisory Joseph Steinberg.
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