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Failure = Feedback..💥 Today, after so many years, I got a reality check. So, this is what happened - I applied for a Freelance Gig, shared my portfolio(link is in my profile too) with him, this Guy immediately rejected my work. When I inquired about it, he shared with me some work samples which were truly more appealing. What I really appreciate about this Guy is, instead of Ghosting me(which is a Fashion now-a-dayz) he gave a proper feedback and also shared few work-samples(which were too good). Few Lessons: 💢 Be Receptive - Always prepare yourself for anything and everything. 💢 Try to work with those People who are honest and open(as much as possible). 💢 Proper feedback will help to become a thorough Professional. 💢 At the end, I thanked him for everything, and he was quite surprised - First off, This incident will help me in improving myself + I learned how to deal with uncomfortable situation and people(especially, those who are in your face type). Do you Guyz/Galz (ever)faced similar type of (awkward) Situation/People? Share your Story/Experience in the comments below(if you are Okay). . #linkedin #linkedincontent

One of the most important career questions I wish I'd answered sooner: Are you a professional insider or a professional outsider? I've talked to a bunch of comms and content people lately at a career impasse asking, Should I go in-house, agency, or freelance route? I can't really advise on that unless you can answer the question above for yourself. I'm a through-and-through professional outsider. Not everybody is. Outsider: Strong POV, can look at things at 10K feet/variety of industries, not afraid to say the baby is FUGLY. Insider: Excellent systems builder and coach, uses a machete to cut through red tape. Bottom line: What gives you more energy? Where are you most valuable? Yes, I can do both things and have tried. But my rock-throwing outsider voice is too strong to ignore, which makes me a better freelancer. If you're a mix of the two (or a good juggler) you might be a better agency person. Insiders, I admire you - we'll make a great match when you're in-house.

Offers are time-bound A few months back, when I was new to LinkedIn I followed the advice of someone. And I messaged a bunch of people. Offering my one week for free And at that time, no one was interested, and no one hired me. And I did not disappoint that. Because I already had a job and freelance writing client However, I wanted to expand my expertise and network. Yesterday, one of the people messaged me about the free service. And he was asking about - when I can start? NO greeting NO Introduction NO Talking He just wanted me to start the work. I said to him, No, I am not offering my services accessible, and he is late for grabbing that offer. But he was insisting that I should honor the offer. But I said NO means NO. I am not offering free services to people who take things for granted. I help people because I want to help. No one compels me. And I said, " Every offer is time-limited; nothing is permanent, not even my offer." And I still offer my help, sometimes free and sometimes paid But only I decide, No one else. PS - Have you faced a situation like this? #free #offers #freework #saynotofreework #help

You can choose to be a 9-5 employee and owe zero explanation to anyone. You can choose to be a freelancer and owe zero explanation to anyone. You can choose any career path for yourself, that makes you happy and no one actually has the right to question your #career choice. Just like that, no one gives you the right to shame someone else's career decision. 📌 You work a 9-5? Omg that must be so boring & hectic! 📌You're a freelancer? Omg how you earn real money then? 📌You studied Law and still wasting your time in a YouTube channel? The list goes on. I have come across a few of such people who don't hesitate twice before shaming someone else's career choice. It takes 0 bucks to be kind. As the popular video creator Dhar Mann says, "Always, treat others the way you want to be treated." #careerchoices #kindness

What exactly do you do for a living that you can afford your own laptop? You get paid for writing these things? Yeah, freelancing is okay but what's your main source of income? The list continues. Just like me, I'm sure many of you here, have come across these or similar comments from people in your circle: be it a friend, a relative, or anyone. No doubt, earlier it used to shatter my heart. Once I even thought, let's give up all this and focus more on building a 'conventional' career path. But, the realization came with time. Why should I take their comment to heart? 🍁Are they there to cheer me up when I sign a new contract? 🍁Are they there to push me to try harder when my cold mails go unanswered? 🍁Are they there to pat my back when my blogs get published with my byline? NO. It's about realizing, what makes you happy & what keeps a smile on your face. If you're feeling down today because of all the 'external' comments, take your time. Eventually you'll realize, it's your interest, it's your happiness that matters. And about the comments, "Kuch toh log kahenge, logo kam hai kehena!" How do you handle the external comments about your "unconventional" career path? #freelancewriter #personalgrowth

A few things I've learnt in my job hunt so far which I hope will help fellow job-seekers: 1) The rejections you get are not a reflection of your self-worth. 2) Rejection 👏 is 👏 redirection 👏. And quite possibly a bullet dodged. 3) Keep track of all the jobs you've applied for, so you don't accidentally apply to one twice. I like using Notion for this. I also keep note of what questions I ask at each interview round. 4) Do 👏 your 👏 research 👏 As a content marketer, a quick content audit goes a long way as a talking point during an interview and shows that you've done your homework. But make sure that you limit the time you spend on this or else it becomes unpaid work. 5) It's okay to feel disheartened, it's a competitive market. Give yourself time to feel these feelings, but figure out a game plan and way to move forward. How? Find a mentor, get feedback on your CV, reflect on your performance during an interview to figure out what can be improved/what you can do more of. 6) Ask 👏 for 👏 feedback 👏 But also consider how relevant the feedback is. Sometimes... it just misses the mark. Awkwardly. 7) Make friends along the way So far, I've used my job hunt to expand my network and made a friend. 8) Learn to read the room if you haven't yet. Interview looking bored? Distract them with stories of your cat-sitting. Just kidding - but really, learn to read the room so you can pivot topics/shorten what you're saying. 9) Make sure you have questions to ask at the end and keep these relevant. Ask about their marketing structure, tech stack. But don't ask something that's blatantly addressed on the website unless you want to find out more. 10) Take a break It can be tempting to stay at your desk to 'feel productive'. But this becomes impractical over time. Take yourself out on a little walk. Distract yourself with a video game. It's okay to have a break. 11) Turn a rejection into an opportunity If you were a narrow miss in a process, turn this into a freelance opportunity. Ask to be added to their freelance list. Hope this list helped. Let me know in the comments if there's any you've done and how that's worked - or any tips you'd add. ____ Hi I'm Justine Lou ✨️ This is day two of my 30 day challenge where I show up on LinkedIn with my own content. I'm currently a freelancer looking to go back in-house. I've been creating content for B2B and B2C clients, so it's about time I get out of my own way and do some for me! Follow for insight into the job search, tips I've found helpful along the way and generative-AI things. ✌️I'll leave a link to my portfolio in the comments below.

Dear people looking for jobs right now: please take care of yourself. I know getting that new job is a top priority for you right now. But sitting at your computer for 10 hours a day applying for jobs is not healthy for you. Apply. But then: - Go outside. - Read a book. - Let the tears flow. - Drink some water. And let me add this: we sometimes underestimate the "good enough for now" jobs. These are the types of jobs that will not necessarily make you rich and yet can provide you with a sense of purpose and income to meet some of your financial needs. For me, that looked like freelance writing and making YouTube videos that attracted some brand collaborations. It could be different for you. Always rooting for YOU. Happy Thursday. PS - I send my weekly newsletter to 2800 PhDs and academics tomorrow. You can join us here: https://lnkd.in/euHEFxxR

Thoughts after a coaching call today: Too many job seekers won't/don't want to take on project work. Some say they get intimidated while trying to create a profile and figure out fees on the freelance sites. Others don't want to market themselves beyond a traditional job search. Others say there's too much that can go wrong in the 'unknown'. Does this sound like you? But those who do... 🤯! They create income 💰, keep their skills sharp ⚔ while developing new (marketable!) skills, close a resume gap ✍ and expand their network 👨💼 👩💼. It also gives them a little more career leverage 📈 and a new way of looking at their career 😎 . On that note, my most sincere congratulations and WAY TO GO! 🎈 🎉 🤸♀️ to today's client who is willing to bet on herself. Go crush it!! If you want to learn how to set up a side hustle or freelance situation (to bridge your income while searching for a job or an ongoing basis), get in touch with me! You'll get structure, support, and tons of resources and ideas. There's no reason to slog through this all on your own! #sidehustle #sidehustlelife #extraincome #FreelanceFreedom #GigEconomy #FreelanceBiz #CareerPassion #SideHustleCoach

To the disgruntled job-seekers in my network: No more applying to jobs. . . It's not productive. Lean in 100% on this platform. Build your personal brand with consistent posts. It will open opportunities you never thought possible. Even once-a-week is game-changing. Send connection requests to recruiters of jobs that catch your eye. Start commenting on their posts. If they don't have posts, you can DM them straight away --- but don't even bring up the job until you felt like you've built a real relationship with them. Ask genuine questions about them, the company, e.t.c... Then, later, send your CV directly to them in the DM and say you're interested in the job. Do this for 5 jobs/recruiters at a time, and wait for the results before moving on to the next 5. Follow and comment insightful things on the posts of your favorite creators. When you comment a lot, and add deep perspectives --- a recruiter might notice. If they like your comment, reach out and build the relationship. DM your favorite creators and ask for advice. Write posts describing freelance services you offer. Write posts about your experience and expertise in your favorite field of work. Remember that this is a marathon, not a race. All the things I listed above are a whole lot more productive, and will definitely get you seen more, than simply hitting that 'easy apply' button. We have to try everything to stand out. There is genuinely too much competition, and not enough job openings. It's the unfortunate reality we live in today.

I don't have 3 business lessons that my mother taught me. She didn't. This post isn't about that at all. 😀 It is about where the hell I have been these past 4 months and what I have been up to. This is going to be of interest to you if you belong to one of the following categories: 1. Are a student at the crossroads of kickstarting your career 2. Are currently working a job and would like to try freelancing instead 3. Are currently in the middle of a career break/exploring different avenues (4. Are just an avid reader of content on LinkedIn 🙂) Well... For me? I have been through each one of the first 3 stages above.. failed a lot, continuing to fail at so many things I try, but we don't stop, do we? The last 4 months have been pretty much about getting ready, getting back up, knocking on doors where some fortunately said no, some fortunately said yes. It's been about letting my work be an extension of my personality, scaling my freelance business to 6-figures, about faith, and about a whole lot of innerwork. So, if you DO fall in one of the first 3 categories above, most of what I have to offer this point forward here is solely dedicated to you. I am no know-it-all, but a 100% done-a-whole-lot to be able to tell you, the possibilities are endless. Just have to take a step forward. As for me? I intend to show up for you here. Wouldn't be worth my salt if I didn't. How? We'll know as this unfolds. Till then, thank you for reading and see you around? #career #growth #freshers #freelance