As a professional managing the trajectory of your career, one of the most important assets you have is your reputation: what other people think of you, your workplace performance, and how you behave around others.
Your character says a lot about your competence, likability, and credibility as a professional. I don’t visit a restaurant without looking at online restaurant reviews. And I sure wouldn’t choose an Airbnb without consulting the comments of people who have already stayed there.
It’s unlikely that anyone will hire you, accept an introduction, or share his expertise without others recommending you in a similar way. How people advocate for you, and what they’ll say about you to others is sort of like a Yelp review of your career and overall demeanor. You want as many stars as you can get.
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The truth is that this social proof holds weight, whether you’re deciding where to eat in a new city, or tracking down the references of a potential hire.
What other people think about you and how they speak of you and your accomplishments and work ethic matters to your career.
These five tips will show you not only how you might be sabotaging a glowing endorsement without knowing it, but also how to take corrective action.
1. Ignoring the Social Scene
2. Thinking Only People With Status Matter
3. Not Building Relationships With Your Colleagues
4. Taking Credit for Others’ Work
5. Indulging in Office Gossip
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Whether you’re asking colleagues and managers for LinkedIn recommendations (for info on how to get great ones, go here), or you’re tapping a former boss for reference in your job search, what people think about you matters. You can affect that future outcome in positive way when you take care of how you behave each and every day.
Because, fact, hiring managers remove about 21% of candidates from contention, when references paint a less than glowing light. That’s a burn that can throw a brutal roadblock in your career. So take steps today to get that enthusiastic review you’ll need in the future.
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When I started working with Lea I was looking for a needle in a haystack – a job in New York. Whilst I had a few leads, I’d never taken time to acknowledge the impact that interview training and consulting can have on the overall package you convey to future employers.
What I enjoyed most about my session with Lea was the structure she provided. Sure I had ideas about what I needed to do, but Lea was able to convey this message in a concise and efficient manner which made it quick and easy for me to take in and apply.
It’s no coincidence that I was successful with my first interview following my session with Lea and received an offer within 3 days. – Brian K. | New York City | Nov. 2016
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This is a great point. To illustrate the point, a candidate was coming in for an interview at our office last week. My colleague was on her way to interview him. Before leaving her desk, she jokingly said “Ok this interview wont last long I think”. I asked her startingly “why”. She mentioned that she googled him and saw some weird and unprofessional pictures of him online.
She hasn’t met the guy, but she has already made a judgement call. This sounds unfair, but it the fact. Most Potential employers will google a candidate before they meet them. That is why, your LinkedIn profile and personal branding has to be above par.