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ASHTON TWEED, LTD. | 565 East Swedesford Rd. Suite, 214 Wayne, PA 19087 | P: 610.725.0290 | E: [email protected] | W: www.ashtontweed.com1
The Life Sciences Talent Bank™ Company
Taking Control of Your Career Advancement
How to tell your network you are actively making a transition and other actions you should take
when trying to advance.
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• Stuck without upward movement in your current job.
• Looking to transition to another company or specialty.
• Unemployed and searching for a step up from your previous position.
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This is for you if you are:
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Steps to Cover:
1.Keep Active2.Network3.Tweak Your
Résumé4.Find Ways to
Improve
1. Keep Active
•Set goals in order to stay focused. You do not want to risk becoming stagnant.
•Writing networking letters, filling out job applications, and going on interviews should be a part of your daily routine.
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2. Network
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Sources of Hire 2014 (Jobvite)
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Employee referrals are the best source of hire. So networking in-person and online is key!
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Keep a full calendar
of
networking events
and conferences.
Business Cards
•Do not use your past company’s business cards at professional networking events.
•Instead, create a new, personal business card to market yourself and your skills.
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EXAMPLES:
Follow up – It’s Networking Etiquette!
Following up will keep your name top of mind when opportunities come up…. Not to mention that it is professional and personable to do so.
•0-1 days after an interview •1-2 days after meeting someone •3-5 days after submitting materials for a job application
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LinkedIn & Social Media Networking
•Update your LinkedIn profile to reflect your current status and experience.
•Keep your social media profiles professional. Don’t post anything you wouldn’t want your mother to see.
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Use specific keywords and make your contact information available. LinkedIn also has the option to upload publications and patents if it is relevant to your field.
3. Tweak Your Résumé
Your résumé should answer why you are ready for a more advanced role or why you are looking to transition into a different field.
Ensure your “keywords” match what employers would seek for your desired position.
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It’s really important to have keywords right at the top of your résumé. So fill your professional summary with specific areas of experience and skills. Remember to be honest! Employers will check your references.
4. Find Ways to Improve Yourself
1. Stay up to date on industry news2. Take a class3. Perform interim work (consult, temporary job)4. Volunteer5. Participate (Groups and Organizations)
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Examples:
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Establish Yourself As An Expert
• Why should you be moving up? Show us your expertise.
• Prove that you are an expert in your industry publicly by writing blog posts, discussing relevant articles online, or speaking at events.
• This keeps your name in the discussion and top of mind.
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Take ControlOf Your Career Advancement
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Want to know about our available professionals and open [email protected]
Want to submit your résumé?ashtontweed.com/upload-resume
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