Over the last year, I have been working to re-energising and advancing my career. I have been working with Greg on identifying my personal story, my brand and networking. What I love about Greg’s coaching is the online videos, which as a mum. I find very helpful! Each module is short and continues to build in greater levels of detail. I’ve found them, along with the worksheets, to be really helpful. They allow me time think through the content and ways to apply to my goals. Along with the online content, I’ve found Greg to be a wonderful listener and very willing to help. His method of teaching is personal and highly adaptable. I’ve really appreciated Greg’s time and expertise and I highly recommend him as a coach.
We’ve all noticed that some people seem to climb the career ladder effortlessly, while others struggle rung by rung. But savvy operators know that what sets the first group apart is that they make their own opportunities.
As Australia’s leading career coach, I’ve worked side by side with some of the most ambitious people in the country, helping them move their careers rapidly forward.
In that time I’ve learned one key lesson: there are no shortcuts, but there are open doors.
The ‘trick’ to career progression is in getting the right doors to open for you.
In this lesson, I explain exactly how that’s done.
In the last lesson, I asked you to envisage a new approach to the job market. Rather than fighting off the competition, I invited you to imagine clear open waters in which you are the only person considered for a role.
You might be surprised to hear that 85% of jobs are never advertised.
If you’ve spent fruitless months applying for jobs advertised with little to show for it, perhaps this isn’t such a surprise.
We’ve all noticed that some people seem to climb the career ladder effortlessly, while others struggle rung by rung. But savvy operators know that what sets the first group apart is that they make their own opportunities.
As Australia’s leading career coach, I’ve worked side by side with some of the most ambitious people in the country, helping them move their careers rapidly forward.
In that time I’ve learned one key lesson: there are no shortcuts, but there are open doors.
The ‘trick’ to career progression is in getting the right doors to open for you.
In this lesson, I explain exactly how that’s done.
In the last lesson, I asked you to envisage a new approach to the job market. Rather than fighting off the competition, I invited you to imagine clear open waters in which you are the only person considered for a role.
You might be surprised to hear that 85% of jobs are never advertised.
If you’ve spent fruitless months applying for jobs advertised with little to show for it, perhaps this isn’t such a surprise.
Here is the key takeaway: there are two job markets.
Your blue ocean job search means marketing yourself in a different way. Rather than fighting over the 15% of advertised roles in the visible job market, the key to your blue ocean strategy is networking to tap into the hidden job market.
I included these two lessons on the Market of One in this free mini-course on making LinkedIn work for you because LinkedIn is a powerful networking platform.
The information contained in this five-day mini-course is invaluable. And if you’ve made it through this week of lessons, I want you to benefit from the full program.
I’ve distilled the lessons learned over the past 10+ years as Australia’s leading career coach into these courses so that you can have easy access to the knowledge required to sidestep the pitfalls and reach your career goals.
Here’s what others have to say about their experience using our modules:
I hosted a talk for young adults on careers and Greg was the main speaker. The next week I got feedback from an attendee who got a job offer. He felt the talk really helped him during the interview and took him over the line. Would highly recommend using Greg’s services for onboarding and offboarding. Looking forward to reading his new book when it comes out later this year.
This online coaching is very resourceful. It provides the insights of the key requirements potential employers and recruiters are looking for. I particularly find the step by step approach in the online program very practical and easy to follow. During this time, I learned a lot about the appropriate language, mannerism, and effective approach in career planning. These are the key elements often overlooked in the career change process.
Greg’s counsel and support through my transformation from being made redundant to securing a new meaningful role has been pivotal. He has guided me through the process of upgrading my resume and most importantly counselled me on interview techniques and understanding how to give the best of myself in an interview situation. Greg’s broad knowledge of the human side of business and his easy to follow online support program will continue to assist me as I integrate into a new role. Thank you Greg for your assistance which has been invaluable.
I wish I’d known about this experiential framework 25 years ago! Greg’s work is an unusual combination of deep research, insights, and reflective questions, while the explicit, actionable tasks work to compound clarity. Although easy to digest, the heartbeat of the framework does require the reader to dig deep and declare who they are. And that’s what’s so impressive about the program.
The Career365 modules stepped me through the whole scope of emotions and options that come about following redundancy, and even though I have a lot of corporate and work experience, I was always being provided useful and relevant tips which are instantly put in place.
These modules are of world-class standard. It is complete and rounded.
Career365 online courses include instant access to:
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Bonus Tips
Here are some bonus tips for the dedicated few who have completed this mini-course. I want to deliver some final tips that will help you stand out in a competitive job market.
Steps you can take today to execute your blue ocean strategy using LinkedIn:
1. Drive your job situation instead of reacting to it by networking long term.
- Make connections on LinkedIn with people you know and new people you meet in the real world.
- Comment on people’s posts regularly so that you stay visible and at the forefront of their mind.
- Congratulate people when they post their professional successes and offer support when they share their challenges.
2. Get ahead of the pack by tapping into the hidden job market.
- Create and capture new demand rather than fighting competitors for visible jobs.
- Add keywords to your profile that make it easier for recruiters and hiring managers to find.
- Like all social networking sites, you’re more visible the more you interact, so update your account regularly with news items and tips relevant to your industry.
3. Persuade people in your network to vouch for you.
- Build quality relationships so that people can’t help but rave about you and feel confident that you’ll live up to their recommendation.
- Ask for Recommendations on LinkedIn.
And if you’re serious about standing out in a competitive job market and increasing your chances of career success, you can gain immediate access to my online courses here.