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At Advocates, we're not afraid of breaking the mold when it comes to career growth! In this video, William shares his journey from overnight direct care worker to technology navigator. Finding a rewarding career path that matches your unique talents, interests, and goals is what we're all about.

The further I get into my career, the more I realise that you really can stand out from the crowd by being consistently kind and positive.

Today I added a new skill in the journey to achieve my career goals.

You have to take advantage of an opportunity of a lifetime in the lifetime of the opportunity.

What to do when your previous Fame in your industry or field doesn’t proceed you into your job search? Taking a step down to earn money Building a career Brand well ahead of time can help you become much more successful in looking for your next career move. Brand building can be as simple as creating insightful content for LinkedIn posts Establishing yourself as a professional leader in your industry or field is important Applying to present at various events such as conference workshops or local meetings can also provide name recognition for your career and networking opportunities Speaking at various local events can also help to improve your brand and network Just remember, there’s no shame in taking a job that pays your bills while you’re working on building your brand and fans And who knows, using your own story of your journey to become well known and respected in your field might help you find a better job. https://lnkd.in/grqYzBcm

More variety than a family size Walker's Multipack. This week marks my 20th year working. I've recently jotted down my wide ranging job roles, I'm not that far off 1 role / year ratio. Nearly 20 jobs. Some promotions, some job stacking when required, some quick changes. What I've learnt; - I'm a curious creature. - I've had an uncontrollable need to please - this has meant I've worked INSANELY hard to prove myself and seek external validation. This is a biggy, I'm working on it. - When you don't know what you want to do it doesn't mean you can't still be a valuable asset where you are. - I'm at my best when I'm working for myself. It was the first thing I did post-school. If only I knew myself then like I do now. Low career point - ripping my arm open on a windscreen wiper blade whilst washing 7.5 tonne vans on a Friday morning in Eccles come rain or shine, summer through winter, with cold water. Character building. I've still got the scar to prove it too. What's your job ratio? And fave crisps obvs.

Since making the transition into tactical S&C 5 years ago I have noticed a massive shift in how I operate, not only as a coach but as a person. The world of collegiate athletics runs at 1000mph. Rolling through seasons with different teams, while trying to improve one’s skillset, while trying to find THE JOB that you’ll settle down for, while trying to foster relationships with the people who matter most, all the while trying to maintain some level of physical prowess in your own right. After making the jump into working with the military, I noticed how I learned to think a lot more long term. Seeing unit training calendars and thinking about a big training exercises 6 months out or a change of command that would affect team utilization. It has shaped my own periodization of my life and career. Working in a role for 5-10 years doesn’t sound like a marathon anymore. 10 years from now my two beautiful daughters will be high schoolers. Does chasing jobs around the country help my family find stability? Does moving from one base to another for the same job help fulfill the 4 P’s (Pay, Purpose, Personal Life, Professional Progression)? I say all of this to urge more of my peers, colleagues, and friends I’ve made through this awesome profession to weigh the decisions you’re making when you are trying to game career progession. Below is an article I wrote at my last job. A position I thought I’d never leave, and then shortly after made the jump into the military side of S&C. Give it a read and at a minimum I hope it’s though provoking. https://lnkd.in/g5tvqgkr

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At some point in your career, you are required to perform and give positive results of what you never done. Just find information and ways how it's done for you to get started

This is the only way I have ever been able to get a job in the last 10 years.