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🚨 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 🚨

Let’s talk about landing that next gig. Yes, I know… job hunting can feel like a full-time job in itself, but what if we're doing it all wrong? 😅

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝘂𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:

1️⃣ 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻

Ever think about how your LinkedIn profile might be the reason you’re not getting noticed? It’s your digital first impression, so make it shine! Update your profile with relevant skills, an engaging summary, and examples of your work.

2️⃣ 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗘𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀

Sending personalized cold emails can still be effective. Forget the copy-paste approach. Make it personal, show you’ve done your research, and outline how you can help their business.

3️⃣ 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼

Your portfolio should tell a story. Show potential clients what you can do with specific, results-driven examples that match their needs.

4️⃣ 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀

Yes, joining online communities like this one can make a huge difference. Networking isn’t just about adding people to your contact list—it’s about building real relationships with people who could refer you or give you opportunities.

5️⃣ 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 & 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀

Make sure your profile is complete, optimized, and aligned with your skills. These platforms can be goldmines if you know how to position yourself right.

Let’s challenge ourselves to try something new this month!

What other tips have worked for you? Share them below! Let’s help each other out.


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