Maybe you have a job, but you’re unfulfilled. Are you climbing the monetary ladder, but your gig isn’t in line with what you see yourself being happy doing long term? Maybe you are looking to switch careers but have no idea which direction to turn. Maybe everyone is telling you you need to “Follow your passion!” but you have no freaking idea what that might be. No matter what your sitch, let me guess… you’re stuck, frustrated, lost and freaking out to varying degrees.
If you want to know “How do I network now?” I'm going to myth-bust this idea of needing a “local network,” cool?
First off, needing to have a “local” network is a big fat myth. Due to the wonders of the internet, ALL networks are local networks!
Secondly, you actually DO have a local network you just may not realize it. You really do have what you need, you just gotta tap into it.
If you are one of the many who have lost their job and are feeling lost, I am sorry. If you’re taking this time to explore your options and possibly make a career change because of losing your job, your next immediate steps should be to get you back on track and set you up for success. Losing your job can be devastating but know that there still lots of opportunities out there for you after losing your job.
How to get a job with no experience?
You have no experience in the job you want. Where do you even start? First off, whether you realize it or not, you most likely actually do have some great experience!
Remember you're not starting fresh. You worked. You gained experiences. You've gained knowledge. You know how to work with people, with teams, using skills you can take with you to your new role. This is your footing when you're networking. You're not a complete noob - you're coming into this as a professional person who's just looking to do a new type of task.
What do you need to do to get a promotion this year? Whether you’re aiming for an elevated position at a new job or want to move up in your current company, in order to do this thing right, you’ve got to think strategically. As I like to say ‘You gotta do the work to do the work.” (Even if you’re not jockeying for a promotion - these actions will help you be a better employee, leader and coworker.)
