8 WAYS TO BOOST YOUR CAREER DURING THE QUARANTINE
Invest in yourself now to future-proof your career
by Monique Vento, Sprout Marketing Content Team
Revamp your resume
You’ve got it saved in google docs somewhere. Find it, and make sure it’s up to date.
Do it digitally and update your LinkedIn.
Create connections with people that you’ve worked with within the past.
Refresh your bio
Skills - Make sure everything is mentioned. Do you have any certifications? Include them!
Webinars
They are free. They are quick. They are educational and inspirational. You get to have some (almost) one-on-one time with industry leaders! Soak up their advice and get going on your goals.
Our latest webinar: Multifamily Professionals, You Got This: A 12-Pack of Ideas to Help You Cope & Hope Amidst COVID-19
Career Contessa (free during COVID-19)
Career Confidential (free with registration)
Invest in a new habit
Invest time and energy into forming a new habit that will benefit you when you go back to the office, or at home if WFH ends up being your new normal.
Time interval working schedule - work 25 minutes on, 5 minutes off. Set a timer to keep you on track! You’d be amazed at how focused you’ll be knowing it’s only for a short period of time.
Plan with a big 3 focus - not sure what a big 3 focus is? Check out this podcast episode here: Focus On This - Episode 3
Learn a new skill
Take free digital courses. While you’re safe at home, you have time to dedicate to learning a new skill. Not sure what to learn or where to start? Think of your current job, is there a task you’d like to take on? If you’re out of a job right now, take a look at job postings and see which skills you are lacking for the positions you’d like to apply for.
Skillshare
Lynda
Udemy
Check-in with Your Networking Contacts
They are likely at home as well, so use this time to call up, email, or text that person you’ve been meaning to talk to. It’s a great opportunity to check in on them personally, see how they are doing, coping, and getting through this time. Also, it’s a perfect way to keep your name top of mind when they need to reach out for something professionally.
Listen to Podcasts
Queue up those that will help you professionally. Give this episode of “Marketing Home, Marketing You” a listen: Employee Whisperer, Candidate Hacker - Tony Sousa. He is an expert in interviewing and finding the best fit for a candidate. Find your confidence, and be ready to rock that interview when it comes.
“Barbara has a great, energetic approach to teaching the ins and outs of marketing yourself and your business/career. ”
Clean out your social media
It sounds like a no brainer, but with all of us spending more time on social media than ever take a minute to make sure it’s a good influence for you. “Surround” yourself with accounts that will build you up, inspire you to be great, and keep you motivated to excel professionally.
Some we love:
@msrachelhollis - She does a live show every day with her husband that will put a smile on your face.
@theeverygirl - Everything from home decor, money/budget tips, skincare, to recipes - they’ve got it covered.
Take care of your job but take care of yourself, too.
Create a routine to get yourself out of work mode. Don’t work 24/7 just because you can. You care about your job, we know. Maybe you want to do a great job so that you can actually keep your job. Understood. But you are a human, FIRST. Make yourself a priority and help yourself get through this difficult time.
Add this podcast to your list: WFH Without Losing your Mind