Last week I participated in a Google hangout with some fabulous ladies. Here’s the video and a short recap of the interview! Thanks Anna Taylor for coordinating!
Who’s hanging out?
Anna Runyan – Classy Career Girl
Anna Taylor – Pink & Black
Special Guest: Katie Robinson – Ask the Young Professional
Here are some of Anna Taylor’s personal takeaways from the Hangout. (Originally posted on Pink and Black).
1. If you’re unsure about your career path, take a personality assessment.
Time is definitely ticking for you to figure out what you want to pursue as a career when you begin college. Anna advised that if you’re not completely sure about what you want to do yet to see what your personality assessment tells of you. I remember taking these little assessments in high school before starting college. They definitely help put things into perspective about yourself and your personality.
2. Use the skills you enjoy in your career.
I think this is a great tip. There are a lot of components to journalism today that I love and I’m hoping that I get to use those components and skills when I start my career. I’ve learned over the past year that I enjoy working with online media more so than traditional print media and so that’s the direction I want my career to take. Take a moment to think about the skills that you really enjoy and see how that could play into your career.
3. Don’t be afraid to reach out to people.
Networking can play a big role in your job search and could possibly land you a job. Talk to people you know, knew years ago and people you don’t know and maintain those relationships. Anna shared with us Classy Career Girl’s 4×4 Networking Challenge and advised we use this as a way to kick-off some relationships. She also suggested making a list of people you would like to meet and to reach out to them. LinkedIn is a great tool for this.
And here’s a short recap from Katie at Ask the Young Professional.
Preparing for a Job Interview
- Write down the answers to the 10 – 15 most common interview questions.
- Talk about your results and accomplishments, not just what you have done.
- Know that you may not be hired not because of how you may or may not fit into the work environment.
Best Advice for Frustrated Young Professionals
- Frustrated due to low pay rate – Ask for a raise by making a presentation of your achievements to show why you deserve a raise.
- Frustrated with lack of responsibilities – Seek more opportunities by talking with your boss and volunteering more often.
Career Development Opportunities at Work
- Take advantage of what your company offers; trainings, classes, conferences, etc.
- Don’t be discouraged if not a lot of people go. Do what will help you improve.
Self Promoting
- Learn to say thank you to compliments instead of brushing off accomplishments.
- Complement others and recognize their accomplishments, you will be complimented in return.
Had a ton of fun answering your questions! Thanks ladies!
