Lose Your Job? Now What? Tips for Your Career Transition

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Those summer jobs can go, unless they’re absolutely relevant to your new field. Anything recent can stay. If it’s possible to pad out your resume with new information from your most recent job, do so.

Bonus Tip: Make sure your contact information is up to date – it’s a simple thing to miss but could mean the difference between getting the job of your dreams and missing out on that fantastic opportunity.

 

Update LinkedIn

Remember that reference to social media and Google? Well, LinkedIn is the Facebook for recruiters and business owners. There’s always something going on, on LinkedIn and there are countless job opportunities posted on the website, daily.

People who list their skills on their LinkedIn profiles get 13 times more views – that’s a huge jump for someone who’s looking to start a new career. LinkedIn is also a great way to meet new people and start making connections.

Bonus Tip: Make sure your profile picture is professional and friendly. No holiday shots in Hawaiian shirts or bikinis. Settle for a black and white or color shot of your shoulders up, smiling.