Essential Steps to Refocusing Your Career Path

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As the year comes to a close many of us are reflecting on the challenges and opportunities that came with 2020 and wondering where to go from here.  On today’s episode Thom Singer and Craig Brown welcome return guest Barry Vince, Digital Enterprise Society Career Development board member and co-founder of Two Roads Professional Resources staffing and recruiting company.  Barry outlines the essential steps to take to refocus your career path, including what you need to do before, during, and after every interview, as well as the most effective way to mentally prepare for whatever the new year may bring.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On today’s podcast, you will learn about:</span></p> <p><strong>A snapshot of the current market</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Which industries were hit the hardest during 2020? </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Is switching industries the right move for you? </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Consider opportunities within companies that have done well during the pandemic.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Effective job search strategies</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Write down a game plan for your job search. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Identify the industries that you are most interested in. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Set clear metrics to guide and measure your daily efforts. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Build out your online profile to match your resume. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Stay connected with your network — physical isolati