The "Best Kept Secret" Syndrome
“You are incredibly good at your job. You solve problems, you hit deadlines, and you don’t crack under pressure. So why is someone with half your skills getting the interviews you want? Because they aren’t a secret. You are.“
If you’re only updating your resume when you need a job, you’re playing a game of catch-up. The modern job market doesn’t reward the best worker; it rewards the most visible worker.
Most people are terrified of posting online. They think, “I’m not an expert, who cares what I have to say?” or “I don’t have time to be an influencer.” But you don’t need to be an influencer. You just need a digital footprint that proves you know what you’re talking about before a recruiter even opens your resume.
Stop “Hiding” and Start “Documenting”!
Today, pick one problem you solved at work recently. Write down three bullet points explaining how you fixed it. That’s it. You just wrote your first piece of professional content.
(But what if you don’t know how to turn those bullet points into a post people actually want to read?)
Stop applying in the dark!
If you struggle to find the right words, AI can do the heavy lifting for you. We’re hosting an AI-Powered Content Creation Bootcamp for Job Seekers starting March 26th to teach you exactly how to articulate your value and build a magnetic personal brand.
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Tolu Ojewunmi1 Comment
A lot of people are not lacking skill, they’re lacking visibility. Being good at your job is no longer enough if no one can see the value you bring.
