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Whether you’re looking to execute a career change or want to rise in your current industry, you need to do everything you can to get your name out there and get noticed. The problem is that there are so many people vying for the same thing, and it’s easy for your voice to get drowned out among them.
So what can you do? You can’t just accept that this is it and you should be satisfied to wait around, not if you want to excel and succeed, anyway. Instead, you must find ways to make sure everyone knows your name and you become the first person they think of when looking for new talent or offering promotions.
Get On Social Media (and Actually Use It)
Social media is a polarizing subject. Some people adore everything about it and cannot go an hour without sharing their wry thoughts on something. But others aren’t so keen. After all, why would anyone care to hear what they have to say?
If you’re trying to get ahead in your career, you need to take on the attitude of the former. Knowing how to make the most of social media as an entrepreneur will give you the chance to reach out to clients, get involved with trends, and generate an easily accessible online presence for potential employers or customers to take notice of.
You have the chance to connect to the entire world at your fingertips, so as much as you may not like social media, there is no denying how powerful it can be for building your profile and reputation.
Share Your Knowledge
The world is full of people who say a lot even if they don’t know what they are talking about. You don’t want to be this kind of person, but you can still share your knowledge to highlight how important your thoughts are, especially within your industry.
The best way to do this is through a blog, but to make this possible, you’ll need a website to legitimize you and give visitors a space to read more about musings or ideas. You can also send articles to other blogs as a guest poster.
Being confident enough to put your ideas into the world is admirable enough, but you can’t regurgitate the same stuff you’ve heard elsewhere. If you want to make an impact, you need valuable and unique content that readers won’t find anywhere else.
Meet the Right People
Anyone who has found success in their industry will tell you it is not about what you know but rather who you know. You’ll still need a modicum of training and skills to get ahead, but you shouldn’t ignore how meeting the right people at the right time can be beneficial.
To achieve this, you’ll need to get out there. You need to visit events and conventions. Attend seminars and grab the opportunity to discuss with prominent industry members whenever you get the chance. It could also be beneficial to offer business cards or direct people to your website and social media. They might not visit right now, but they will have your contact details to get in touch when your reputation grows.
Help Your Community
Being noticed isn’t just about doing things for yourself. Successful professionals have always focused on how they can help the local community.
Local causes and events offer excellent ways to meet more people and help people put a face to your name, especially if you have been generating buzz. You can also use this opportunity to pitch collaborations with established businesses which could help you gain goodwill amongst residents
Work With Recruitment Agencies
If you are just starting your career or making a change without supposedly relevant experience, you won’t have sufficient resources at your disposal. There’s nothing wrong with getting a helping hand to increase your opportunities, so working with agencies to distribute your resume can help you get your name out there.
This approach can shave heaps of time from your expected action plan and timescale. It will give you time to focus on building your brand while still letting hiring companies know that you are available. If you have generated an eye-catching resume, you will have no trouble garnering attention.
Shout It Loud
You will never get noticed if you wait for an opportunity. The only way to get ahead is to make sure you get your name and face out there in front of your audience. Be aggressive, but remain professional, and be sure you can back up everything you claim because otherwise you risk being ignored and passed over for someone who can back up what they say.
