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Here are three important things to do in your first month in a new job ⬇️ 🤝 Make yourself known: meet as many team members and stakeholders as you can, and start to build relationships. 🧠 Read up on internal policies and procedures to get a feel for company culture and what’s expected. 💡 Volunteer ideas: don’t be afraid to voice some ideas for improvements or changes in the way things are done; it’s why you were hired! And your management and team members will appreciate your enthusiasm. Any other advice you can share? Comment below with your own tips! 💬 #newjob #newstarter #tipsandtricks

🌟 **The Power of a Single Introduction: My Game-Changing Experience** 🌟 Have you ever considered how a single introduction can turn your life and career upside down - in the best way possible? Let me share a little story with you. A few years back, a headhunter introduced me to my future boss in London. This single introduction allowed me to move to London and completely change my career path from product marketing to sales, which opened doors I never imagined possible. It was a game-changer, a moment that redefined my professional journey and my entire life. This experience got me thinking: how many such life-altering introductions pass by unnoticed? How do we ensure we're making the most of every connection? That's where introstars comes into play. The unique introtracker feature is not just a tool; it's your personal career ally. It helps you keep track of every introduction you make or receive. Imagine having a digital ledger of potential opportunities, each one a stepping stone to your next big break! Remember, in the realm of business and career growth, it's not just about who you know. It's also about who knows you and how you nurture those connections. With introstars you can ensure you never miss an opportunity hidden in a handshake or an email. So, here's my invitation to you: Explore introstars.com and experience the power of tracked introductions. Who knows, your next intro might just be the one that changes everything! #Networking #CareerGrowth #introstars #OpportunityKnocks #introductions

Transitioning from being laid off to self-employment is a journey many have successfully navigated. This post brilliantly lays out a clear path to independence and control over one's career. Embracing this change can lead to unforeseen opportunities and personal growth. Remember, every setback can be a setup for a comeback. #CareerResilience #SelfEmploymentJourney #Empowerment

CELEBRATING 5 YEARS of EPITOME! Founding and growing Epitome Executive Search has been the joy of my career. A sure bet? Nope. Challenging? Yep. A humbling teacher? Absolutely. But the support of my network and those who trusted me to join the team, become an early client, be a repeat client, put their reputation on the line by hiring us ("no one ever got fired for hiring--insert large search firm here"), and growing with me has been one of the most satisfying things I've ever experienced. Some facts: # of Searches: 70 Job Function: 22% Marketing, 22% Finance, 10% Strategy/M&A, 46% all others Industries: 36% Consumer Healthcare, 35% Private Equity/Venture Capital, 14% Consumer/CPG, 15% all others Level: 71% C-Suite/SVP/VP, 29% all others The chance to take the leap into the talent world after my first career in marketing and strategy was only made possible by my amazing partner in life (and business), Andrew Forti. And one of the biggest takeaways to share with you all is: even if you can't quit your day job and start something from scratch, find some space in your life to do little 'tests' and move toward work that you love. Work that makes you tick. This could be side projects at your current company, committees that expose you to new people who see things differently, or a volunteer endeavor. Even before starting Epitome, I tried a few things in these categories that showed me that JUST STARTING builds momentum in the Universe. And provides feedback. There are so many ways to keep inching... or leaping toward something more compelling. I look forward to continuing to build relationships with all of my amazing clients, friends, former colleagues, and LinkedIn connections: truly, it's because of you that I can say "Long Live Epitome Executive Search" 💫

WOW, hello LinkedIn! For those who do not know, I left my role as a Senior Enterprise Account Manager back in September and took a sabbatical. I took a sabbatical because, at 28, I had no kids, a little money, and enough audacity to follow my dream of studying improv comedy at the Groundlings Theatre in LA. Some recognizable Groundlings alumni include Will Ferrell, Will Forte (Acalanes alum!), Jennifer Coolidge, Kristen Wiig, Chris Childers (also an Acalanes alum!), and Flo from Progressive. In addition to taking classes, I learned to surf on a shortboard (another bucket list item), broke par at my favorite local muni Goat Hill Golf Course (a bogey-free 4 under WITH a hole-in-one witnessed by Ray, Edgar, and Brett Usinger), and most importantly, I got ENGAGED to the love of my life Nicole Huffman!! It has been a life-changing few months and I am so grateful to my family, friends, and colleagues who encouraged me to take this time for myself. Now, I am ready to begin the next phase of my career and am specifically looking for a remote software startup role as an Account Executive. I know it’s not necessarily easy out there, so here are the first 4 things I've done to jump-start my search! 1. I’ve taken the time to consciously analyze where I have been, what I got from each experience, and what I want in my next role. This has helped narrow down my search criteria in a big way, however, improv inspires me to remain open to “yes and-ing” the unexpected, so I’m open to a curveball! 2. I built a plan with my friend and coach Gregory Russell Benedikt, ACC. This plan includes who in my network I want to reconnect with, what companies and leaders I admire, what companies are hiring, and what recruiters I can leverage. 3. I created my pitch and began networking! 4. I’m practicing my interview skills! My friend and Cal Poly alumni Esha Joshi created a badass startup called Yoodli which has helped me rehearse specific interview questions. Yes, this is a plug that they don’t need because they are killing it. Check them out!   Thank you again to everybody for your support! I am so grateful for this network and can’t wait for what is to come!

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#funfriday I know SIX facts about you. 1.) You're on your phone or computer. 2.) You're reading this. 3.) You're still reading this. 5.) You didn't realize that I skipped #4. 7.) You're checking and now smiling. 8.) You didn't realize that I skipped #6. Now if you smiled or laughed, slapped your knee you need to let someone in your network to contact me so we can help them in their search for a new career! #wideeffect #skilledtrades

I'm busy getting things ready for the next intake of Wayfinders which starts in January and you're invited. I love this programme so much, and so do the current members. This is what Gabriella had to say about it: "When I joined the Wayfinders programme I’d been feeling lost for a while, and I was convinced that I had no idea what to do next. Wayfinders has helped me find the courage and confidence to redefine what “success” means to me, after years of pushing myself to achieve what I thought others would be proud of. Since joining Wayfinders, I have identified my motivations, values, and strengths, I have felt validated and heard, and I have found a new role which promises to be much more aligned with what matters to me at work, and in life. Through Wayfinders’ structured programme of group calls I have met many wonderful HE colleagues going through similar as well as different turning points in their careers – and the 1:1 calls with Fiona in particular have brought about many lightbulb moments! If you are considering joining Wayfinders, I wholeheartedly recommend that you should." Wayfinders is a six month programme and it's for you if, like Gabriella was, you're feeling stuck in your career in Higher Education and lacking confidence and self-belief. Through the combination of monthly group calls, workshops, 1:1 mentoring and bonus resources I will help you to redefine what success looks like for you. You'll reconnect to your motivation, your values and strengths to get you unstuck and moving in the right direction, even if you don't know what that is right now. Come. It's going to be great. This week and next you can join Wayfinders to the special price of £390 (£65 per month). After that it will revert to it's normal price of £600. I'll put the link in the comments section for you to join now, or you can pop me a message if you want to chat more about it. #highereducation #professionaldevelopment #wayfinders

What good thing is happening in your life right now that’s happening so slowly you don’t even notice it?   This happens to me a lot. Because life doesn’t usually happen in BIG events. Like getting a call saying you’ve been hired for a lucrative position, or your post goes viral and you are bombarded with people who are lining up to work with you.   Instead, you have a client who wants you to write one article every week instead of every two weeks. Your LinkedIn post gets 120 impressions instead of the 40 or 50 you’re used to. You’re having interesting conversations with new people at least once a week, and one of them turned into a client.   The vast majority of life happens in the small stuff. The little one percent increments that happen every day that can easily be overlooked when you’re used to focusing on the big stuff all the time.   So, what little thing did you almost fail to notice that’s actually a pretty big deal when you think about it?   #littlethings #makingprogress #workingtowardsyourgoals