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The 21st century is teeming with a rapidly changing job landscape. Career transitions have become more and more common. Whether you are switching industries, diving into entrepreneurship, or yearning for a new challenge, skillfully navigating your transition is vital. This guide will give you the necessary skills to embrace the new and define your future success as a lifelong learner and worker. If you are comfortable, share the moment you knew it was TIME for a CHANGE for your career.

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If you are comfortable, share your results and compare them with other Career voyagers. Did your results resonate with you, or did they differ?

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The mission of the Myers & Briggs Foundation is to continue the pioneering work of Katharine Cook Briggs and Isabel Briggs Myers in the field of psychological type, especially the ethical and accurate use of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator ® instrument.

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The mission of the Myers & Briggs Foundation is to continue the pioneering work of Katharine Cook Briggs and Isabel Briggs Myers in the field of psychological type, especially the ethical and accurate use of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator ® instrument.

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Remember, this is not a leap, but a calculated and well-planned adventure. You may be surprised how the world opens up for someone who knows what they want and someone who moves with intention. Talk to your friends, former coworkers (outside of your company), or you can explore existing colleagues (trusted only). It can be hard to see past your current world, so speaking to others can help you see and clarify potential pathways.

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Build friends, not network associates

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How To Network Your Way Into A New Career (Without Feeling

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You know you’re supposed to be networking. But no matter how

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Use design thinking to deal with the various iterative phases we experience as we change and transition.

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5 Steps to Design Your Career Using Design Thinking

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Show your best self by polishing your resume up.

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Learn from one of the best in the game and get back in interview shape with Don

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Top 10 Job Interview Questions & Answers (for 1st & 2nd Interviews)

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Tell me about yourself

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Why should we hire you?

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Why Should I Hire You? - Best Classic Answer

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Networking for Seasoned Career Changers

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8 Tips to Help You Build a Strong Professional Network After 50

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Stabilize your dream career.

Comment below, which skill you discovered gave you the most excitement.

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Start a group with like minded individuals

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Post a Career tool that really impacted your journey

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Design thinking templates and tools

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Access to over 50 Design Thinking templates for virtual and physical Design Thinking workshops.

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Once you polish your resume, make sure that you get your skills to the right person- get digital. Use LinkedIn, Handshake, or any other digital platform to connect to those near and abroad. Leave a comment or two on other digital connecting websites that have been beneficial to you.

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LinkedIn best practices

We get it. Writing your LinkedIn Profile summary isn't at the top of your to-do list. You're not sure what to write. Your photo and headline make your Profile complete enough. It's not worth your time since your company already attracts so many great candidates. [Insert your own excuse here.]

Well sometimes you need a great example - or 14 great examples - to see the summary's magic and figure out how to write your own. Read on and prepare to be inspired.

Wait, what's my LinkedIn Profile summary again?

Your summary is the text box at the top of your LinkedIn Profile, aka the "About" section. It's just under your photo. It's an open-ended space (sort of; 2,000 characters max) where you give an overview of your professional life.

Why have a summary at all?

Your summary or About section is the one place you define yourself in your own words, free of start dates and titles. Whether you use it to put career choices in context, highlight your biggest achievements, or show off your personality, the summary is your chance to put your best self out there. It strengthens your first impression in a way no other Profile section can.

I need an example. What does an excellent LinkedIn Profile summary look like?

There are many paths to a great summary, so we rounded up examples from professionals in a variety of industries and roles. Let's take a look at 14 and explore why they shine.

Inspiring. But how do I write my own?

We put together a handy set of tips based on the best practices in the below examples. Follow this guide and you'll be on your way to a winning profile summary.

14 examples of great LinkedIn Profile summaries - and why they work

1. Tanmoy appeals to candidates from underrepresented groups in the most authentic way

Tanmoy, director of talent acquisition at Peloton, stands out because he:
Lines we love: My job is to find and hire the current and future badasses in the technology industry. I do not like pushy people.
2. Karen uses a numbered list to highlight her main career achievements and defining moments

Lines we love: I love selling brands. I hate selling myself. I don't like to advertise this fact, but I'd do this job for free.
3. Desiree focuses on her communication skills to explain why she's a recruiter and why she's great one

Lines we love: One of my first memories is going to a parent-teacher conference in kindergarten and having my teacher tell my parents, "Desiree is definitely my most . . ." Throughout my life, I have developed this art of being able to communicate with anyone at any given time.
4. Gijo shows off his passion, skills, and accomplishments using a hybrid paragraph-bullet combo

Gijo, chief product officer at VTS, stands out because he:

Nails the opener by succinctly stating what he does and why and why he's good at it.

Casts accomplishments as lessons learned, a subtle humility that makes him even more likable.

Organizes his points to read like true introspection and career synthesis, not jargon.

Includes numbers (proof) to quantify his achievements.

Concludes by asking for connections.

Lines we love: I can successfully scale software businesses from from $5 million to $1 billion in revenue. I can align, lead, and grow product teams from 10 to 100 people. Reach out if you want to talk about emerging tech, creating software products, or baseball.
5. Katrina hooks her readers and then connects the dots in her nonlinear career path

Gary, cofounder of Kids Industries, stands out because he:
Lines we love: We do three things: Insight, Strategy and Creative. We're proud to call GSK, Disney, Mattel, WWF, Save the Children, DHX, TUI, PepsiCo, Kellogg, Manchester City FC, The English Cricket Board, Amazon and ICC as some of our clients.
9. Shanay ties her job to her company's big picture and shows pride in what she does

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14 LinkedIn Profile Summaries That We Love (And How to Boost Your Own)

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Here's how to write a LinkedIn Profile summary that will get you noticed. Learn from 14 great examples to get inspired and find out what makes a LinkedIn Profile summary standout.