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How To Post On Social Media About Losing Your Job

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In today’s age of social media, some workers who have left their jobs are turning to public platforms like TikTok and Twitter to vent their frustrations or celebrate their newfound freedom. When sharing the news of being laid off from a job on social media, it’s important to maintain professionalism and positivity.

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Taking Career Advice from TikTok? Experts Suggest Keeping These 4 Things In Mind

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In the past, most people would ask a mentor or career coach for advice. Now a growing number of people are turning to social media for career advice—and not just LinkedIn. With fewer employees going into the office, there are less opportunities to seek out advice from a coworker or mentor.

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There’s a Better Way to Ask for Mentorship and Free Career Advice. Here’s How It Benefits Both Parties

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How to ask for mentorship: Make it reciprocal Often the rub with less experienced professionals asking for free career advice from those “above” them career-wise is that there’s really nothing “in it” for the mentor, other than goodwill and giving back. Wellington says, “One of my methods is ‘coach the masses, mentor the few.’”

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The 10 Best Freelance Gigs—And What You Need to Get Started in Each

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Others make a living dog walking or pet sitting, performing task-based gigs, delivery driving, providing home improvement services, managing social media or transcribing audio files. Words of advice: “Get experience however you can,” says Christina Catania, freelancer and founder of Burro Social Co. in Los Angeles.

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Online Friends With Benefits: Build A Remote Buddy System To Boost Productivity, Creativity, and Happiness

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According to the 2022 The State of Remote Work report by the social media firm Buffer, 24% of remote workers admitted to feeling lonely and socially isolated from colleagues. An online coworker can also provide guidance and mentoring support — often in short supply for remote workers.

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On Trains, Goats, Eagles, Social Media, and Not Jumpin' on the Crazy

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I’m now finding that prospective clients are expecting VAs to be experts in marketing (specifically social media) and techie skills (i.e. As for social media, three years ago, I said, for the first time, that the social media train was leaving the station and anyone not on it would be left behind.

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3 Action Steps for an Honest Self-Assessment

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These days, many people appear so plugged into the world through their devices and social media that they’re not connected to themselves, and that is no way to help make better decisions. You need to surround yourself with trusted friends and mentors who will be honest with you about your performance and what areas need improvement.