Podcast appearances and mentions of tristan layfield

What's the One Thing Job Seekers Could Do to Stand Out with Orlando Haynes, Jack Kelly, and Tristan Layfield by Mark Anthony Dyson Today's show features a couple of helpful conversations: I discussed with Tristian Layfield how job seekers could gain traction after getting laid off. Tristian is the host of The ClariTEA podcast. I […]

Tristan Layfield has gotten a lot of questions about how to re-enter the workforce after a career gap, so he decided to focus on that very issue this week. There are many reasons why someone could have a gap in their career. However, having a career gap is not indicative of your work ethic or reliability. Just make sure you're prepared when trying to re-enter the workforce, and you'll be just as competitive as other candidates. Have a topic suggestion? You can find our submission form here. http://bit.ly/tapintristan Check out Tristan's website to learn more about him or to book a free consultation. http://bit.ly/31HFzND Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter. Links in order: http://bit.ly/2G7d6HK http://bit.ly/2XDcp3z http://bit.ly/2JEbg1R http://bit.ly/2JCmKTz

Tristan Layfield talks about considering imperfect jobs in your job search. We've all heard the phrase "dream job." It's usually used in conjunction with the quote, "Choose a job you love and you'll never work a day in your life." The problem with these two things is that they romanticize working. Listen to the full tip to learn about why you should consider that maybe not-so-perfect job. Have a topic suggestion? You can find our submission form here. http://bit.ly/tapintristan Check out Tristan's website to learn more about him or to book a free consultation. http://bit.ly/31HFzND Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter. Links in order: http://bit.ly/2G7d6HK http://bit.ly/2XDcp3z http://bit.ly/2JEbg1R http://bit.ly/2JCmKTz

Tristan Layfield dives into how we can secure remote work if we aren't looking to return to the office. According to FlexJobs there was a 76% increase in fully remote job positions in 2020 over 2019 - though you may have some competition, the roles are out there! Be sure to listen to the full tip if you're uncomfortable returning to the office. Check out FlexJobs, JustRemote, & WeWorkRemotely. https://bit.ly/3fHeUba https://bit.ly/3yHbSMZ https://bit.ly/3fmN2Ky Have a topic suggestion? You can find our submission form here: http://bit.ly/tapintristan Check out Tristan's website to learn more about him or to book a free consultation. http://bit.ly/31HFzND Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter. Links in order: http://bit.ly/2G7d6HK http://bit.ly/2XDcp3z http://bit.ly/2JEbg1R http://bit.ly/2JCmKTz

Tristan Layfield continues his series of deep dives into creating content on LinkedIn, this week touching on how to begin building your community and why it's important. Have a topic suggestion? You can find our submission form here: http://bit.ly/tapintristan Check out Tristan's website to learn more about him or to book a free consultation. http://bit.ly/31HFzND Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter. Links in order: http://bit.ly/2G7d6HK http://bit.ly/2XDcp3z http://bit.ly/2JEbg1R http://bit.ly/2JCmKTz

Tristan Layfield dives into the things you'll want to keep an eye on to assess how well your LinkedIn content is performing. Remember, evaluating the comments your content drives is a better indicator of the quality and success of your content than the total quantity of likes and shares. Comments have more weight in the algorithm.  Have a topic suggestion? You can find our submission form here: http://bit.ly/tapintristan Check out Tristan's website to learn more about him or to book a free consultation. http://bit.ly/31HFzND Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter. Links in order: http://bit.ly/2G7d6HK http://bit.ly/2XDcp3z http://bit.ly/2JEbg1R http://bit.ly/2JCmKTz

Tristan Layfield continues his series of deep dives into creating content on LinkedIn. This week he touches on the types of content you can create and a few tips to help drive your engagement. Have a topic suggestion? You can find our submission form here: http://bit.ly/tapintristan Check out Tristan's website to learn more about him or to book a free consultation. http://bit.ly/31HFzND Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter. Links in order: http://bit.ly/2G7d6HK http://bit.ly/2XDcp3z http://bit.ly/2JEbg1R http://bit.ly/2JCmKTz

Tristan Layfield jumps into part two in this series of deep dives into creating content on LinkedIn. In this installment, he covers the importance of having a compelling and engaging profile. Have a topic suggestion? You can find our submission form here: http://bit.ly/tapintristan Check out Tristan's website to learn more about him or to book a free consultation. http://bit.ly/31HFzND Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter. Links in order: http://bit.ly/2G7d6HK http://bit.ly/2XDcp3z http://bit.ly/2JEbg1R http://bit.ly/2JCmKTz

Tristan Layfield takes the first step in a series of dives into creating content on LinkedIn. One of the biggest hurdles for a lot of people is developing content on the platform, let alone content that drives engagement. Listen to the full tip to learn about whitespace and what Tristan considers to be the four main categories of content creators. Have a topic suggestion? You can find our submission form here. http://bit.ly/tapintristan Check out Tristan's website to learn more about him or to book a free consultation. http://bit.ly/31HFzND Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter. http://bit.ly/2G7d6HK http://bit.ly/2XDcp3z http://bit.ly/2JEbg1R http://bit.ly/2JCmKTz

If you feel bored or discontent at work, maybe it’s time to seek a new position- in your current company. Find Your Dream Job guest Tristan Layfield says internal job-seeking can be a great way to get that promotion or gain the skills you need to further your career. Tristan suggests you begin with setting goals for performance and tracking your success, then sharing those successes with your managers during performance reviews. It’s also crucial to build relationships with others in your company that you can learn from and who will support you. About Our Guest: Tristan Layfield (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristanlayfield/) is a career coach and resume writer. His articles have appeared in Business Insider, Black Enterprise, and The Muse. Resources in This Episode: Tristan shares more tips on career development on his podcast, Tap in With Tristan. (https://www.living-corporate.com/tag/tristan/) From our Sponsor: Find Your Dream Job is brought to you by TopResume.(http://macslist.org/topresume) Top Resume has helped more than 400,000 professionals land more interviews and get hired faster. Get a free review of your resume today from one of Top Resume’s expert writers. (http://macslist.org/topresume)    

Tristan Layfield discusses how recruiters find you on LinkedIn. We're told that recruiters and hiring managers can find you on the platform, but we are never really told HOW they find you. Tristan lays out several ways on this episode - listen to the full show to hear all six!  Have a topic suggestion? You can find our submission form here. http://bit.ly/tapintristan Check out Tristan's website to learn more about him or to book a free consultation. http://bit.ly/31HFzND Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter. http://bit.ly/2G7d6HK http://bit.ly/2XDcp3z http://bit.ly/2JEbg1R http://bit.ly/2JCmKTz

Tristan Layfield discusses a few new features that LinkedIn has recently added. These updates significantly shift the focus to the content you're posting to the platform to help build your audience and expand your reach, so brush up on them and maximize your platform presence! Have a topic suggestion? You can find our submission form here. http://bit.ly/tapintristan Check out Tristan's website to learn more about him or to book a free consultation. http://bit.ly/31HFzND Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter. http://bit.ly/2G7d6HK http://bit.ly/2XDcp3z http://bit.ly/2JEbg1R http://bit.ly/2JCmKTz

Tristan Layfield talks about three things you should consider doing if you're interested in pivoting your career. It takes a certain level of commitment and investment throughout the process to give you the best chance of landing that ideal role. Jot Tristan's suggestions down so you're prepared! Have a topic suggestion? You can find our submission form here. http://bit.ly/tapintristan Check out Tristan's website to learn more about him or to book a free consultation. http://bit.ly/31HFzND Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter. http://bit.ly/2G7d6HK http://bit.ly/2XDcp3z http://bit.ly/2JEbg1R http://bit.ly/2JCmKTz

Tristan Layfield talks about a few things you can do to make yourself competitive during your job search, especially if you've been laid off or furloughed. With the job market constantly in flux thanks to the pandemic, we have to be diligent about making ourselves stand out from the crowd to give ourselves a chance at landing the job we want. Have a topic suggestion? You can find our submission form here. http://bit.ly/tapintristan Check out Tristan's website to learn more about him or to book a free consultation. http://bit.ly/31HFzND Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter. http://bit.ly/2G7d6HK http://bit.ly/2XDcp3z http://bit.ly/2JEbg1R http://bit.ly/2JCmKTz

Tristan Layfield discusses how men can help support their counterparts in the workplace on today's TAP In. Remember, the fight against gender inequality in the workplace doesn't just happen on one day throughout the year. We should constantly be assessing where we currently are, addressing the issues, and identifying how we can improve our workplaces to ensure we create an environment where women are represented, supported, and can succeed. Have a topic suggestion? You can find our submission form here. http://bit.ly/tapintristan Check out Tristan's website to learn more about him or to book a free consultation. http://bit.ly/31HFzND Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter. http://bit.ly/2G7d6HK http://bit.ly/2XDcp3z http://bit.ly/2JEbg1R http://bit.ly/2JCmKTz

Tristan Layfield discusses customizing your Linkedin connection request messages. He outlines how to tailor your requests to each person you're contacting and emphasizes the importance of taking the time to personalize your ask. Have a topic suggestion? You can find our submission form here. http://bit.ly/tapintristan Check out Tristan's website to learn more about him or to book a free consultation. http://bit.ly/31HFzND Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter. http://bit.ly/2G7d6HK http://bit.ly/2XDcp3z http://bit.ly/2JEbg1R http://bit.ly/2JCmKTz

I am fortunate to have Tristan Layfield on the show to talk more about today's job search and how it is experienced through Black Professionals' lives. Many of the long-standing challenges for Black professionals are exacerbated by the COVID pandemic and the civil uprising last summer. This is one way to keep the momentum and […]

Tristan Layfield shares his perspective regarding why you shouldn't want to be a culture fit. Culture fit is borderline cult-ish - if you hear someone say it to you throughout the hiring process, it's a major red flag, and you may want to consider running the other way! Have a topic suggestion? You can find our submission form here. http://bit.ly/tapintristan Check out Tristan's website to learn more about him or to book a free consultation. http://bit.ly/31HFzND Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter. http://bit.ly/2G7d6HK http://bit.ly/2XDcp3z http://bit.ly/2JEbg1R http://bit.ly/2JCmKTz

Tristan Layfield talks about using your real name on your resume. Have a topic suggestion? You can find our submission form here. http://bit.ly/tapintristan Check out Tristan's website to learn more about him or to book a free consultation. http://bit.ly/31HFzND Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter. http://bit.ly/2G7d6HK http://bit.ly/2XDcp3z http://bit.ly/2JEbg1R http://bit.ly/2JCmKTz

Tristan Layfield goes over a few topics you should discuss during your one-on-ones. Have a topic suggestion? You can find our submission form here. http://bit.ly/tapintristan Check out Tristan's website to learn more about him or to book a free consultation. http://bit.ly/31HFzND Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter. http://bit.ly/2G7d6HK http://bit.ly/2XDcp3z http://bit.ly/2JEbg1R http://bit.ly/2JCmKTz

Tristan Layfield discusses why overly designed resume formats might be holding you up in your job search and how you can use them to your advantage. Have a topic suggestion? You can find our submission form here. Check out Tristan's website to learn more about him or to book a free consultation. Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter.

Tristan Layfield kicks off an honest conversation on expanding your view of what options are available to you. Have a topic suggestion? You can find our submission form here. Check out Tristan's website to learn more about him or to book a free consultation. Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter.

On this episode guest Tristan Layfield highlights the importance of self-advocacy, the power of building a professional brand, and the significance of becoming the CEO of your own career. Tristan Layfield is a career coach and resume writer at Layfield Resume Consulting and is host of the Living Corporate podcast. https://www.layfieldresume.com LinkedIn: Tristan Layfield Instagram: @layfieldresume Twitter: @layfieldresume Facebook: Layfield Resume Consulting --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mondaysshouldntsuck/support

Tristan Layfield covers a handful of things that can help prepare you for virtual interviews. If you take the time to prepare for virtual interviews, it'll make you more comfortable throughout the process and help you land that role! Have a topic suggestion? You can find our submission form here. Check out Tristan's website to learn more about him or to book a free consultation. Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter.

Tristan Layfield dives into the top 5 jobs in demand for 2021. Over the last year, we've seen the pandemic decimate whole industries and spark the need for candidates in new and expanding ones. LinkedIn News Senior Editor Andrew Seaman did some research and analysis to determine 15 jobs that are currently in demand. This episode only covers five of the most desired positions, so make sure to check out the link in the show notes to see the other 10 he listed! Click here to read the LinkedIn News article the episode was based on. Have a topic suggestion? You can find our submission form here. Check out Tristan's website to learn more about him or to book a free consultation. Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter.

Tristan Layfield outlines the process behind entering a submission for the show. His goal is for everyone to get as much value out of the information provided as possible, and what better way to do that than to take your submissions? Check the show notes for the submission link, and make sure you listen to the full episode to know the kinds of submissions Tristan has in mind! Click here to enter your submission! Check out Tristan's website to learn more about him or to book a free consultation. Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter. Check out our website.

Tristan Layfield concludes his coverage of the top skills recruiters will be looking for in 2021. Forbes has a council of Human Resources leaders who have shared the top 10 skills they will be looking for in the new year, and Tristan covers the final five. The first five were in Part 1 last week, so check it out if you haven't already! Check out Tristan's website to learn more about him or to book a free consultation. Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter. Check out our website.

Tristan Layfield talks about the top skills recruiters will be looking for in 2021. Forbes has a council of Human Resources leaders who have shared the top 10 skills they will be looking for in the new year, and Tristan covers the first five. The final five will be in Part 2 next week, so don't miss it! Check out Tristan's website to learn more about him or to book a free consultation. Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter. Check out our website.

Tristan Layfield follows up on last week's tip that clued us into how to recognize burnout by discussing what to do once you’ve recognized that you're burnt out. Curing burnout requires more than just a vacation; we have to be a bit more intentional. While that can be difficult when you're already feeling drained, it's virtually the only way to come through on the other side. Struggling with your Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) work? Kanarys—a Black-founded company—has your back. Regardless of where you are on your DEI journey, we arm you with the insights you need now to take action now. From audits to assessments to data-informed strategy, we'd love to be the partner you have been looking for. Email stacey@kanarys.com or learn more at https://www.kanarys.com/employer. Check out Tristan's website to learn more about him or to book a free consultation. Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter. Find out how the CDC suggests you wash your hands by clicking here. Help food banks respond to COVID-19. Learn more at FeedingAmerica.org. Check out our website.

Tristan Layfield talks about burnout, what it is, and how to recognize it. The World Health Organization emphasizes that burnout is specifically work-related and characterized by 3 main things - listen to the whole episode to find out what they are! Struggling with your Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) work? Kanarys—a Black-founded company—has your back. Regardless of where you are on your DEI journey, we arm you with the insights you need now to take action now. From audits to assessments to data-informed strategy, we'd love to be the partner you have been looking for. Email stacey@kanarys.com or learn more at https://www.kanarys.com/employer. Check out Tristan's website to learn more about him or to book a free consultation. Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter. Find out how the CDC suggests you wash your hands by clicking here. Help food banks respond to COVID-19. Learn more at FeedingAmerica.org. Check out our website.

On the eighty-third installment of Tristan's Tips, our amazing host Tristan Layfield talks about creating content for LinkedIn. Content for you to post on LinkedIn is all around you, so pay close attention to the examples Tristan provides that can help you get started posting on the platform. Having a great Linkedin profile is only half of the battle - the other half is posting and engaging on the platform to make sure you are being seen by the right people. Tristan also plugs our live interactive weekly webinar series The Access Point - check the link in the show notes for more information!Click here to sign up for The Access Point! Our second live interactive weekly webinar takes place September 22th at 7pm CST.https://bit.ly/3br7ab4Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter. Links in order.http://bit.ly/2G7d6HKhttp://bit.ly/2XDcp3zhttp://bit.ly/2JEbg1Rhttp://bit.ly/2JCmKTzFind out how the CDC suggests you wash your hands by clicking here or below.https://bit.ly/2Ug4l5KHelp food banks respond to COVID-19. Learn more at FeedingAmerica.org.https://bit.ly/2WD73UkCheck out our website.https://bit.ly/living-corporateTRANSCRIPTTristan: What's going on, Living Corporate? It's Tristan, back again to bring you another career tip. Before we get into the tip, I want to do another shameless plug for Living Corporate's new weekly live, interactive webinar called The Access Point, designed to prepare Black and brown college students for the workforce.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀We're bringing on corporate professionals, industry leaders, and top voices to cover topics from self-advocacy and personal branding to respectability politics and building allies, all things that will help aspiring professionals successfully transition from college to corporate.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀We kicked off the series this past Tuesday the 15th, so make so to join the hosts Tiffany Waddell Tate, Mike Yates, Brandon Gordon, and myself every Tuesday at 7 pm CST/8 pm EST from here on out. Make sure to sign up at the link in the description.Okay, so now that the promo is out of the way, let's talk about creating content on LinkedIn.Posting on LinkedIn has 2 main benefits: 1) it helps you be found on the platform and 2) it help you establish your thought leadership and professional brand. When I tell my clients that they have to start posting, the most common response I hear is, “I don’t know what to post.” If you feel this way, I’m here to tell you that content for you to post on LinkedIn is all around you. So I wanted to give you a few examples that can help you get started posting on the platform.When you think of posting on LinkedIn the most obvious places to start are your successes, things like new jobs, awards, certifications, licenses, etc. People love to see how your career is progressing and the honors that you may be receiving.Posting your successes is easy, but I’d also suggest focusing on the other end of the spectrum, your failures. Many of us have a complicated relationship with failure, and it does take quite a bit of vulnerability to share these but we have to understand that failure is not the opposite of success, it’s a defining factor in success. Each failure is designed to teach us something. Once you figure out what that something is, share it and watch the engagement flow.Often times we have to participate in training for work or even as part of organizations that we are involved in. Take the time to share what training you attended and your top 2 - 3 takeaways from it. LinkedIn loves to hear about people’s learning processes.If you stay on top of industry news, share your take on it. If you’re super dialed into what your company is doing in relation to this industry new and their plans have been made public, share them as part of your post. Maybe even tag some of your leadership team to show how engaged you are with the business.Another thing LinkedIn really likes is a good story. This could be about an interview experience, an interaction you’ve had at work, or even things like how you and your kids are dealing with virtual learning or transitioning back into the office once COVID restrictions were loosened. These stories can be powerful and provide people with an opportunity to relate to you and your experience.Lastly, sometimes the content is already available on LinkedIn via other people’s post. Take the time to reshare the post to add your insight, thoughts, and opinions.Before I go, here are some quick tips on posting. Start slow. If you don’t already post regularly, start by trying to set a consistent cadence like once a week until you start to feel more comfortable. Don’t be afraid to use hashtags but stick to no more than 3 -5 per post. Also, consider tagging people in your post, this can help create dialogue and boost engagement. Lastly, and I know this sounds corny, but like your own posts. It helps trick the algorithm and helps your post be seen. Having a great Linkedin Profile is only half of the battle, the other half is posting and engaging on the platform to make sure you are being seen by the right people.This tip was brought to you by Tristan of Layfield Resume Consulting. Check us out on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @LayfieldResume or connect with me, Tristan Layfield, on LinkedIn.

On the eighty-second entry of Tristan's Tips, our amazing host Tristan Layfield talks about adding your business to your resume or LinkedIn profile. However, there's no "right way" to do this - but there are several things that you should consider. Adding your business can have major pros and cons, so if you're unsure, seek some guidance from a resume writer or career coach. Tristan also plugs our upcoming live interactive weekly webinar series The Access Point - check the link in the show notes for more information!Click here to sign up for The Access Point! Our first live interactive weekly webinar takes place September 15th at 7pm CST.https://bit.ly/3br7ab4Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter. Links in order.http://bit.ly/2G7d6HKhttp://bit.ly/2XDcp3zhttp://bit.ly/2JEbg1Rhttp://bit.ly/2JCmKTzFind out how the CDC suggests you wash your hands by clicking here or below.https://bit.ly/2Ug4l5KHelp food banks respond to COVID-19. Learn more at FeedingAmerica.org.https://bit.ly/2WD73UkCheck out our website.https://bit.ly/living-corporateTRANSCRIPTTristan: What's going on, Living Corporate? It's Tristan, back again to bring you another career tip. Before we get into it, I want to take a moment to plug Living Corporate's new weekly live, interactive webinar called The Access Point, designed to prepare Black and brown college students for the workforce.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀We're bringing on corporate professionals, industry leaders, and top voices to cover topics from self-advocacy and personal branding to respectability politics and building allies, all things that will help aspiring professionals successfully transition from college to corporate.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀So join the hosts Tiffany Waddell Tate, Mike Yates, Brandon Gordon, and myself every Tuesday starting September 15th at 7 pm CST/8 pm EST. Sign up at the link in the description.Okay, so now that the promo is out of the way, let's talk about adding your business to your resume or LinkedIn profile.Over the last couple of weeks, I've gotten quite a few questions about adding your business to your hiring documents. Unfortunately, there's no clear cut answer to this question, it's more of a matter of personal preference, but there are few things you should consider.First, is there a conflict of interest? If you are doing or offering something in your business that is in direct competition with your potential employer, then you probably don't want to include it in your resume or LinkedIn as this can blow your chances of landing the interview. But be mindful, if you get the role, the ethical thing to do is to disclose what you do in your business. This can have various outcomes from conversations discussing how to navigate any potential conflicts of interest all the way to the need for you to choose between your job and your business.The other thing to consider is that even if it isn't a conflict of interest, some companies and organizations may consider your business a distraction or competing priority, making them less likely to consider you for the role. For me, I think that's a great screening tool. When I am looking for a new role, I want to show up fully as me, which includes being a business owner. If a company or organization doesn't like that, then they more than likely wouldn't be the right fit for me. Also, it's highly likely that someone in the company will find out about your business at some point, so being upfront can reduce some of the stress on the backend of trying to hide it.Another thing you might want to consider is, does your business showcase a skillset not already represented on your resume or LinkedIn? If the answer is yes, then it may be something you want to consider adding, but in doing so, make sure to focus solely on what's relevant and leave the rest out.As you can see, there is no one right answer. Adding your business can have major pros and cons, so if you're unsure, seek some guidance from a resume writer or career coach.This tip was brought to you by Tristan of Layfield Resume Consulting. Check us out on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @LayfieldResume or connect with me, Tristan Layfield, on LinkedIn.

On the eighty-first installment of Tristan's Tips, our amazing host Tristan Layfield talks about starting a new job remotely. Since COVID-19 has started many of us began working from home. With more and more companies deciding their workforce will be working from home for the foreseeable future, many new hires will be starting jobs remotely as well. Check out the five tips Tristan suggests to start off on the right foot! Zach also makes a special announcement - click here or the link in the show notes to register for The Access Point, a live interactive weekly webinar that's focused on preparing Black and brown college students and recent graduates for work!Click here to sign up for The Access Point! Our first live interactive weekly webinar takes place September 15th at 7pm CST.https://bit.ly/3br7ab4Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter. Links in order.http://bit.ly/2G7d6HKhttp://bit.ly/2XDcp3zhttp://bit.ly/2JEbg1Rhttp://bit.ly/2JCmKTzFind out how the CDC suggests you wash your hands by clicking here or below.https://bit.ly/2Ug4l5KHelp food banks respond to COVID-19. Learn more at FeedingAmerica.org.https://bit.ly/2WD73UkCheck out our website.https://bit.ly/living-corporateTRANSCRIPTTristan: What's going on, Living Corporate? It's Tristan back again to bring you another career tip. Today, I want to talk about starting a new job remotely.Since COVID-19 has started many of us began working from home. With more and more companies deciding their workforce will be working from home for the foreseeable future, that means many new hires will be starting jobs remotely as well. This can be a challenge because oftentimes you don’t get to meet your boss and colleagues in person and most of your onboarding process will be self-guided. So here are 5 tips to help you start off on the right foot.First, stay in contact with your manager. Since you aren’t in the office it is much more difficult for your boss to know what’s going on. And you know what they say, out of sight out of mind. That means you need to make yourself and the work you do more visible than you typically would. I suggest setting up regular one-on-ones by video to not only establish your relationship with your boss but to keep them up to date on how onboarding and your work is going.Second, set up time to meet coworkers one-on-one. You don’t want your first communication to be requesting something from them and they don’t even know who you are. Since you don’t have the benefit of just chatting in the hallways of the office try to replace those casual interactions by reaching out to each person on your team with an introductory email and a request to set up a meeting. This can be by video call or it can just be over the phone if everyone is Zoomed out. But you want to make the time to begin developing relationships with your team.Third, don’t be afraid to ask more questions than you normally would. I know oftentimes we shy away from asking too many questions for fear of looking like we don’t know what we’re doing. But that line of thinking is completely wrong in this instance. Asking questions should show your managers that you are engaged and taking ownership of your onboarding and learning process. It may also help them iron out kinks in their virtual onboarding process which will help future new hires.Fourth, if you weren’t assigned a mentor then find one. Identify someone on your team in the same time zone as you that you can establish a good virtual connection with. Ask this person if you can come to them with any questions that you may have over the next couple of weeks. If they say yes, figure out what the best method of communication is for them and make sure to use that method since they’ve graciously agreed to help you.Fifth, set up a dedicated space to work. One of the mistakes that many people make when first working from home is thinking they can just work on the couch or in bed. While tempting, these spaces don’t put you in the right mindset for work and often lead to low productivity. The day before you start, set up your workspace complete with a comfortable chair, a desk, and all the tech your company provided you that way you can spend the first day focused solely on your onboarding.Remember, many companies and organizations are new to remote onboarding and remote work in general. So you probably want to pack your patience as this is an adjustment for all parties involved.This tip was brought to you by Tristan of Layfield Resume Consulting. Check us out on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @LayfieldResume or connect with me, Tristan Layfield, on LinkedIn.

On the eightieth entry of Tristan's Tips, our amazing host Tristan Layfield discusses one of the critical components of your LinkedIn profile and building your professional brand - your LinkedIn headline. Check out the full tip to find out how to create a headline that will catch the eyes of recruiters, hiring managers, or even potential clients!Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter. Links in order.http://bit.ly/2G7d6HKhttp://bit.ly/2XDcp3zhttp://bit.ly/2JEbg1Rhttp://bit.ly/2JCmKTzFind out how the CDC suggests you wash your hands by clicking here or below.https://bit.ly/2Ug4l5KHelp food banks respond to COVID-19. Learn more at FeedingAmerica.org.https://bit.ly/2WD73UkCheck out our website.https://bit.ly/living-corporateTRANSCRIPTTristan: What's going on, Living Corporate? It's Tristan back again to bring you another career tip. Today, we’re going to discuss one of the critical components of your LinkedIn profile and building your professional brand.Your LinkedIn headline is one of the most visible portions of your profile. It follows you across the platform from the my network section to even the comments you leave on other people's posts. So you definitely want to take the time to craft a LinkedIn headline that makes you stand out and is enticing enough to make people want to click through to your profile.LinkedIn's default headline is your current job title and company. Leaving it like this is a sure-fire way to ensure that you are overlooked on the platform. LinkedIn does have a character limit for your headline, which used to be 120 characters, but now it seems they've raised that limit to 219 characters. So you have plenty of space to build an engaging headline that speaks to your professional abilities.When I work with my clients, there's a little formula that I like to use to help build their headlines; it's called PEAD (P-E-A-D). First is the P, which stands for Position. You want to list your job title, so people know exactly what you do. Next is the E, which stands for Expertise. What's the thing you do best in your field? What do people always come to you for? You want that to be front and center. Next is the A and the D, they sort of go together, and they stand for Action and Difference. You want to write an action statement that highlights what makes you different or how you make a difference. This is the thing that showcases how you're different than everyone else doing this work.When writing each section of the formula, make sure to break them up using a symbol or emoji to make them easier to read, if you're confused on what that may look like, check out my LinkedIn profile or review the transcript of this episode for an example.Here's an example from a recent client I helped who is in education. Her headline used to simply say Teacher at XYZ School, now it says Social Studies Teacher & Educational Consultant | Curriculum Development | Coaching and training teachers on transitioning from theory to practice. As you heard, we touched on each part of the formula position, expertise, action, and difference.Remember, LinkedIn is about establishing your professional brand, and your profile's headline is a critical piece in doing that. Now that you have a formula take some time to create a headline that will catch the eyes of recruiters, hiring managers, or even potential clients.This tip was brought to you by Tristan of Layfield Resume Consulting. Check us out on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @LayfieldResume or connect with me, Tristan Layfield, on LinkedIn.

On the seventy-ninth installment of Tristan's Tips, our amazing host Tristan Layfield brings us another career tip, this time talking about when to take jobs off your resume. Remember, there's no one right way to write a resume, but the purpose of one is to show the employer how you can help them solve their problem. Drop your attachment to certain parts of experience if they don't fit with where you're trying to go and keep them if they do and simply focus on how you can make yourself relevant!Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter. Links in order.http://bit.ly/2G7d6HKhttp://bit.ly/2XDcp3zhttp://bit.ly/2JEbg1Rhttp://bit.ly/2JCmKTzFind out how the CDC suggests you wash your hands by clicking here or below.https://bit.ly/2Ug4l5KHelp food banks respond to COVID-19. Learn more at FeedingAmerica.org.https://bit.ly/2WD73UkCheck out our website.https://bit.ly/living-corporateTRANSCRIPTTristan: What's going on, Living Corporate? It's Tristan back again to bring you another career tip. This week let's talk about when to take jobs off your resume.Many of us have heard the rule that after 10 - 15 years, you should take experiences off of your resume. I used to give this advice too, but now I don't think the experience you should include on your resume is as cut and dry as that rule tries to make it out to be. In conversations with my clients, I focus less on the time limit and more on relevancy. When we are writing our resumes, we want to focus on providing the most relevant experience and skills in the shortest amount of time.So during my intake calls when we get to those experiences that are 10 - 15 years back, I always ask, "Does this role contain a relevant skillset not already represented by a more recent job?" If the answer is no, then we discuss either completely removing it from the resume or putting it an additional experience section with only the job title, company name, and dates if we still want to showcase the background or career trajectory. But if the answer is yes, then we have a conversation on what skill sets that role showcases that differ from recent experiences, and we keep ONLY that portion and ditch the rest.Now, some people, resume writers and career coaches included, don't necessarily like this advice. They may believe this begins to create gaps in the resume, and to that, I would say that completely removing anything 10 -15 years back already creates a large gap between college and the first employment experience listed. They'll also say if the skillset is 10 -15 years back that it is probably outdated to which I would say if that's the only place that represents the skillset, then why risk the chance of not getting the job because you omitted it?Remember, there's no one right way to write a resume, but the purpose of your resume is to show the employer how you can help them solve their problem. So drop your attachment to certain parts of experience if they don't fit with where you're trying to go and keep them if they do. Simply focus on how you can make yourself relevant.This tip was brought to you by Tristan of Layfield Resume Consulting. Check us out on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @LayfieldResume or connect with me, Tristan Layfield, on LinkedIn.

On the seventy-eighth entry of Tristan's Tips, our amazing host Tristan Layfield continues to talk about your LinkedIn connections list, this time spotlighting the importance of knowing exactly who you're connected to on the platform. You can't properly leverage your network if you don't know who you're connected to, so take some time to reacquaint yourself with your connections list so you can make the most of it!Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter. Links in order.http://bit.ly/2G7d6HKhttp://bit.ly/2XDcp3zhttp://bit.ly/2JEbg1Rhttp://bit.ly/2JCmKTzFind out how the CDC suggests you wash your hands by clicking here or below.https://bit.ly/2Ug4l5KHelp food banks respond to COVID-19. Learn more at FeedingAmerica.org.https://bit.ly/2WD73UkCheck out our website.https://bit.ly/living-corporateTRANSCRIPTTristan: What's going on, Living Corporate? It's Tristan back again to bring you another career tip. This week we're continuing to talk about your LinkedIn connections list and knowing exactly who you're connected to. I mentioned on the last tip that I started a LinkedIn profile in college and just began adding people. I think this was the case for many of us. Since we've amassed these connections over the years, it's difficult to leverage them because we don't always know who we are connected with. Yes, you can go to your network page and scroll through each page of your connections. But there's a method where you can get all of your connections into one place, and I want to teach you how to access it.When on LinkedIn, there's a bar at the top of the page, and next to the notifications section is Me under a small version of your profile picture. Click on that and then click Settings & Privacy. On the left side, you'll see How LinkedIn uses your data click on that, then click Get a copy of your data. From there, you want to select the Want something in particular option and then click the box next to connections. Finally, click request archive and put your password in. It may take up to 10 mins for the file to be created, but you will receive an email when the file is ready.Once you get the email, you'll want to click the link inside that states download your data archive using this link; it will take you back to the LinkedIn settings page where you can now click the download archive button. Once you do that will download a zip file that will contain your connections in an excel spreadsheet. The spreadsheet includes their first name, last name, email address (if they listed it), their company, their position, and when you connected with them. Now, you can quickly sort by companies and titles to see who you are connected with and reach out to them. You can even use the excel spreadsheet to track when you reached out to them and if you get a response.You can't properly leverage your network if you don't know who you're connected to, so take some time to reacquaint yourself with your connections list so you can make the most of it.This tip was brought to you by Tristan of Layfield Resume Consulting. Check us out on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @LayfieldResume or connect with me, Tristan Layfield, on LinkedIn.

On the seventy-seventh installment of Tristan's Tips, our amazing host Tristan Layfield emphasizes the importance of cleaning and building up your LinkedIn connections list. Remember, LinkedIn is all about being seen by the right people, but you can't do that if your connections list is filled with inactive profiles and people who have nothing to do with where you're trying to go!Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter. Links in order.http://bit.ly/2G7d6HKhttp://bit.ly/2XDcp3zhttp://bit.ly/2JEbg1Rhttp://bit.ly/2JCmKTzFind out how the CDC suggests you wash your hands by clicking here or below.https://bit.ly/2Ug4l5KHelp food banks respond to COVID-19. Learn more at FeedingAmerica.org.https://bit.ly/2WD73UkCheck out our website.https://bit.ly/living-corporateTRANSCRIPTTristan: What's going on, Living Corporate? It's Tristan back again to bring you another career tip. This week let's talk about cleaning and building up your LinkedIn connections list.When you take the time to curate your connections list, you are not only ensuring that the right people see you, but you're establishing rapport and building your thought leadership with people who may be able to help you or hire you down the line. Unfortunately, many of us are not that discerning with who we add on the platform. If you're anything like me, you started with a LinkedIn profile in college and just began adding people. You thought, the more people I'm connected to, the better, right? Well, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but that's not exactly true. See the number of connections you have is what we like to call a vanity metric. Yes, it's nice to see the 500+ connections on your profile, but you don't get results off that number alone. It's less about the number of connections you have and more about the quality of connections you've made.If you've had your profile for a couple of years, I'd suggest going through your connections list and getting rid of people who aren't active and people you don't know and don't plan to get to know like those irritating salespeople. I'm not telling you to get rid of friends from college or your old job or even to get rid of people completely outside of your industry, but just ask yourself, does this person engage on the platform? Is this person producing content fairly regularly? And is this content something I'd like to see? If the answer is no to any of those questions, that may be a person you’d want to consider putting on the chopping block. Doing this will help you begin to tailor your connections list so you can start seeing content you like and are more likely to engage with, making your time on LinkedIn more enjoyable. Sometimes this can get overwhelming, so maybe just go through 15 - 20 connections each time you log on, and before you know it, you'll have your list cleaned up.Now, when it comes to making new connections, I recommend you start by adding people who are in similar roles to those you want to obtain in the near future. These people can help provide you insight into what it's like to be in that role, what it's like to work for that company, and if you develop a relationship with them, they may even give you a referral. Next, I suggest focusing on people who are one to two levels above where you want to be. These people are usually decision-makers, which means they may post open positions on their team and may even have the power to hire you for one of those positions. By adding those two groups of people, you can raise your visibility within the industry simply by interacting with their posts often. And when they interact with yours, their connections list see that as well. Don't forget to send a personalized message when connecting with them to increase your chances of them accepting your request.Remember, LinkedIn is all about being seen by the right people, but you can't do that if your connections list is filled with inactive profiles and people who have nothing to do with where you're trying to go.This tip was brought to you by Tristan of Layfield Resume Consulting. Check us out on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @LayfieldResume or connect with me, Tristan Layfield, on LinkedIn.

On the seventy-sixth entry of Tristan's Tips, our amazing host Tristan Layfield shares one way you can reduce your competition when applying online. Remember, the name of the game when it comes to your job search is standing out. If you can’t do it through networking right now, utilize this tip! It's just just one of the small things you can tweak that can impact your job search.Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter. Links in order.http://bit.ly/2G7d6HKhttp://bit.ly/2XDcp3zhttp://bit.ly/2JEbg1Rhttp://bit.ly/2JCmKTzThis week's tip was inspired by Danielle Holmes, the owner of Career Services by Elle. Check her out on Instagram!https://bit.ly/30YlLWsFind out how the CDC suggests you wash your hands by clicking here or below.https://bit.ly/2Ug4l5KHelp food banks respond to COVID-19. Learn more at FeedingAmerica.org.https://bit.ly/2WD73UkCheck out our website.https://bit.ly/living-corporateTRANSCRIPTTristan: What’s going on, Living Corporate? It’s Tristan back again to bring you another career tip. This week I want to discuss one way you can reduce your competition when applying online. Before I dive in, I want to acknowledge that this tip was inspired by an amazing Black woman resume writer, Danielle Holmes of Career Services by Elle. Make sure you check her out on Instagram at @ellecareerservices.Most of us want the most efficient job search possible so we try to reduce the amount of time we spend looking for roles. To do this, we utilize websites and job search engines like Indeed, Monster, CareerBuilder, and LinkedIn. These websites provide a one-stop-shop to see as many job postings as we can all at once, which is a great convenience. But with convenience always comes a downside. Since so many of us are doing that, our competition tends to be higher on those platforms. Not to mention, there are preconceived notions that some hiring managers or recruiters have that if a candidate applies through a job posting board that they may not be as serious about working for their company, and the job seeker is just looking for any job.Now, if you’ve listened to me for a while, you know that I am an advocate for networking as a method to help you stand out from the competition and avoid all that. I’m also a realist who knows that many people aren’t necessarily doing that, and applying online is still the most convenient and familiar option. So if you’re going to apply online, I suggest using those job search engines to find the role, then going directly to the company website to find and apply for the position if possible.So you’re probably like why? If I apply, they get my application either way, right? Yes, but many people don’t take the time to apply directly on the company website. Often times when you do, those applications arrive in a different inbox and sometimes go to a completely different person. Getting your application with a pool of 150 others versus getting your application with only 50 others can definitely make a difference. Not to mention you get to avoid all those preconceived notions about whether you care about the company or not.Remember, the name of the game when it comes to your job search is standing out. If you can’t do it through networking right now, this is just one of the small things you can tweak that can impact your job search.This tip was brought to you by Tristan of Layfield Resume Consulting. Check us out on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @LayfieldResume or connect with me, Tristan Layfield, on LinkedIn.

On the seventy-third installment of Tristan's Tips, our amazing host Tristan Layfield graciously shares an offer to help you practice your interviewing skills for free. He's teamed up with AAA's The Auto Club Group to provide FREE 30 to 45-minute VIRTUAL mock interviews for up to 50 people from July 13th through July 17th. If you haven't interviewed in a while, need to work on your interview skills, want to practice virtual interviewing, or just want to receive feedback on your interview performance, check the show notes to sign up. But hurry - it's first come, first served!Secure your spot now for a virtual mock interview conducted by HR professionals of AAA's The Auto Club Group. Remember, only the first people will receive interview spots!https://bit.ly/2VYIeBeConnect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter. Links in order.http://bit.ly/2G7d6HKhttp://bit.ly/2XDcp3zhttp://bit.ly/2JEbg1Rhttp://bit.ly/2JCmKTzFind out how the CDC suggests you wash your hands by clicking here or below.https://bit.ly/2Ug4l5KHelp food banks respond to COVID-19. Learn more at FeedingAmerica.org.https://bit.ly/2WD73UkCheck out our website.https://bit.ly/living-corporate

On the seventy-second entry of Tristan's Tips, our amazing host Tristan Layfield talks about how to correct some of the common outreach mistakes you might be making. With unemployment levels being so high the market is quite competitive, so networking is an even more vital part of your job search. Watch out for these mistakes and make some adjustments in your outreach to increase your chances of a response!Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter. Links in order.http://bit.ly/2G7d6HKhttp://bit.ly/2XDcp3zhttp://bit.ly/2JEbg1Rhttp://bit.ly/2JCmKTzFind out how the CDC suggests you wash your hands by clicking here or below.https://bit.ly/2Ug4l5KHelp food banks respond to COVID-19. Learn more at FeedingAmerica.org.https://bit.ly/2WD73UkCheck out our website.https://bit.ly/living-corporateTRANSCRIPTTristan: What’s going on Living Corporate? It’s Tristan back again to bring you another career tip. This week I want to talk about some of the common outreach mistakes you might be making.Have you ever reached out to a recruiter, someone on LinkedIn, or just someone you want to connect with and they never responded? Believe me, I’ve been there. There’s a couple of common mistakes that many us make when we reach out that may be blocking us from our blessings.First, sending a generic message. I can almost guarantee that you don’t like to receive generic messages, so why would you send one? Make sure that each message you send out is tailored to the person that you’re reaching out to. This goes for both email and LinkedIn!The next mistake is asking for something in your initial email, besides time. Outside of requesting 15-30 minutes of their time, you shouldn’t be asking for a referral or to be considered for open roles. Instead, figure out where you can provide value and give your contact some time to get to know you, what challenges you’re facing, and how they can assist.The final mistake is thinking that the purpose behind every connection is that the person will get you a job. If this is what you think, you’re setting yourself up for failure. Your contact is going to think you’re only trying to use them and no one likes to feel used. Make sure you display genuine interest in the person, what they do, and the industry you’re trying to go into. Remember, each interaction is a chance for you to gain information and insight that can help you tailor your resume, help you with answers in interviews, and even prepare you for conversations with other professionals within your industry. Landing the referral is just a bonus of developing genuine relationships.With the unemployment levels being so high, that means the market is quite competitive so networking is an even more vital part of your job search. Watch out for these mistakes and make some adjustments in your outreach to increase your chances of a response!This tip was brought to you by Tristan of Layfield Resume Consulting. Check us out on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @LayfieldResume or connect with me, Tristan Layfield, on LinkedIn.

On the seventieth installment of Tristan's Tips, our amazing host Tristan Layfield talks about advocating for yourself in the workplace. With everything going on in the world, many professionals are trying to find a way to make their voice heard, whether it be on the discomfort returning to the office during COVID-19 or challenging systemic issues linked to racism. It’s difficult to speak up, especially when you depend on your job so you can pay your bills and live your life. Remember, no one knows you better than you. It’s necessary that you speak up for yourself, your ideas, and your concerns!Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter. Links in order.http://bit.ly/2G7d6HKhttp://bit.ly/2XDcp3zhttp://bit.ly/2JEbg1Rhttp://bit.ly/2JCmKTzFind out how the CDC suggests you wash your hands by clicking here or below.https://bit.ly/2Ug4l5KHelp food banks respond to COVID-19. Learn more at FeedingAmerica.org.https://bit.ly/2WD73UkCheck out our website.https://bit.ly/living-corporateTRANSCRIPTTristan: What’s going on Living Corporate? It’s Tristan back again to bring you another career tip. This week I want to talk about advocating for yourself in the workplace.Many Black, Indigenous, and other professionals of color don’t often speak up for themselves or the injustices they see within the workplace out of fear of retribution. But with everything going on in the world, many professionals are trying to find a way to make their voice heard whether it be on the discomfort returning to the office during COVID-19 or challenging systemic issues linked to racism. It’s difficult to speak up, especially when you depend on your job so you can pay your bills and live your life. So I wanted to provide some tips on how to begin advocating in the workplace.The first thing to remember is that advocacy starts with you. I mean this in a couple of different ways. You first have to believe in yourself, your cause, and the fact that you deserve to be advocated for because if you aren’t firm in that belief, others won’t take it seriously and your attempts to advocate will be in vain. The second way I mean this is that you can’t advocate for others if you don’t know how to advocate for yourself. Before you start trying to advocate for others, take the time to learn how to do so for yourself. This will allow you to practice, boost your confidence, and help your find your advocacy voice. The first step in advocating is getting very clear on what the issue is. Remember that no one is a mind reader and oftentimes, people who aren’t affected by the issue have a hard time spotting it so it’s necessary to get clear on what is working and what isn’t. The next step is to develop potential solutions and present them alongside the issue. Don’t expect your boss to do the leg work because when you rely on someone else to develop solutions you could end up waiting a long time or they could also move forward with actions that don’t actually solve your problem. A major tip here is never, and I mean NEVER, ask for less in order to increase your chances of getting a yes. When you do this your boss isn’t actually aware that you are asking for less so you really only end up cheating yourself. Lastly, if you get denied don’t let that get you down. Figure out how to reframe your request or tailor it so you can build a better case.Remember no one knows you better than you. It’s necessary that you speak up for yourself, your ideas, and your concerns.This tip was brought to you by Tristan of Layfield Resume Consulting. Check us out on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @LayfieldResume or connect with me, Tristan Layfield, on LinkedIn.

On the sixty-ninth entry of Tristan's Tips, our amazing host Tristan Layfield discusses the impact of authenticity during your job search and career. A 2016 study published in the Administrative Science Quarterly showed that 25% of Black candidates received interview callbacks if their resumes were scrubbed of racial cues whereas only 10% of Black candidates got calls when they left ethnic details intact. While scrubbing your resume clearly produces results in securing jobs, if a company rules you out because of your name, your natural hair, or your Black organizational affiliations, or any other reason related to your race... is that really a company you’d want to work for?Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter. Links in order.http://bit.ly/2G7d6HKhttp://bit.ly/2XDcp3zhttp://bit.ly/2JEbg1Rhttp://bit.ly/2JCmKTzFind out how the CDC suggests you wash your hands by clicking here or below.https://bit.ly/2Ug4l5KHelp food banks respond to COVID-19. Learn more at FeedingAmerica.org.https://bit.ly/2WD73UkCheck out our website.https://bit.ly/living-corporateTRANSCRIPTTristan: What’s going on Living Corporate? It’s Tristan from Layfield Resume Consulting. This week, I’m not necessarily giving a tip but I wanted to discuss the impact of authenticity during your job search and career.Most Black and Brown professionals are well aware of bias they may experience throughout the job search because somewhere down the line we were taught that we needed to hide parts of ourselves to try to land the jobs that we want. From “whitening” our resume by not using our real name to switching up the way we speak during interviews, we are always aware (sometimes consciously and sometimes not) that our race can and most likely has played a factor in hiring decisions.Recently, I had a Black client who is a whole doctor ask me if she should use her real name on her resume for fear of how the recruiters and hiring managers would view her. I had another Black woman tell me that she didn’t want to take a new headshot for LinkedIn right now because she had in braids and she didn’t want potential employers to think she was “too ethnic.” I had another Black male client who asked me if highlighting his leadership with a professional Black organization would decrease his chances of getting calls for interviews.These are the types of questions and comments I hear from many of my Black clients and I completely get their concerns. A 2016 study published in the Administrative Science Quarterly showed that 25% of Black candidates received interview callbacks if their resumes were scrubbed of racial cues whereas only 10% of Black candidates got calls when they left ethnic details intact. The study even showed that you may be at an even greater risk for discrimination when applying to a pro-diversity employer because candidates tend to be more transparent. So the issue is very real and the tactics we’ve developed clearly produce results in getting us jobs. But I fear we may be setting ourselves up for a fairly tough work experience.The job search, interview, and even the first couple of days on the job are the times when you are laying the foundation of your relationship with the company and vice versa. When your foundation is based on the scrubbed version of you, I’ve found that you tend to get boxed into that version. I’ve seen this lead to us feeling like we’re not seen in the workplace or like we can’t truly be ourselves at work, a place where we spend large majority of our time. And when we decide it’s time to show true pieces of ourselves we start to get pushback from our colleagues and leadership that can take on many different forms, most typically having a negative impact on us. This produces an uncomfortable and, at times, unsafe work environment for us which puts us in a position where we feel we have to leave a company even though we may like the work we are doing.So when my clients ask me if they should present themselves differently to land a role, it’s always a hard question for me to answer because there are obviously risks on both sides. The data clearly shows the answer is yes but the lived experiences show how detrimental shrinking yourself for a job can be. So I always pose the question, if a company rules you out because of your name, your natural hair, or your Black organizational affiliations, or any other reason related to your race…is that really a company you’d want to work for?This episode was brought to you by Tristan of Layfield Resume Consulting. Check us out on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @LayfieldResume or connect with me, Tristan Layfield, on LinkedIn.

On the sixty-eighth installment of Tristan's Tips, our amazing host Tristan Layfield talks about why you need to keep an eye on statements made (or not made) by your current employers and any potential employer you are considering. As Tristan says, "It’s necessary for our sanity and well-being that we position ourselves in spaces where we are welcomed, appreciated, and allowed to show up as our true selves so we can thrive." Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter. Links in order.http://bit.ly/2G7d6HKhttp://bit.ly/2XDcp3zhttp://bit.ly/2JEbg1Rhttp://bit.ly/2JCmKTzFind out how the CDC suggests you wash your hands by clicking here or below.https://bit.ly/2Ug4l5KHelp food banks respond to COVID-19. Learn more at FeedingAmerica.org.https://bit.ly/2WD73UkCheck out our website.https://bit.ly/living-corporateTRANSCRIPTTristan: Hey Living Corporate, It's Tristan of Layfield Resume Consulting, and I'm back to bring you another career tip. This week isn’t like all of the other weeks that I’ve come to you. We are in the middle of what many are calling riots but I prefer to call an uprising, rebellion, or revolt due to police brutality that has largely gone ignored and unpunished due to systemic racism and white supremacy. This has proven to be a call to action for many companies to step up and assert their stance on the matter. Some, like Ben and Jerry’s, have provided statements that show direct unwavering support. Others not so much. I want to talk about why you need to keep an eye on statements made (or not made) by your current employers and any potential employer you are considering.Over the last couple of years, a cornerstone and conversation starter in both the job search and corporate environments has been company culture. With large corporations trying to shift their narratives and the public’s opinion of them, this has largely been a tiring and frustrating dance for job seekers who are trying to understand how they may fit within a certain company. Our current social and political climate has required many companies to begin speaking out about their stance on police brutality, racism, systemic oppression, and white privilege. Many are rising to the occasion but many more companies and organizations are falling short. I believe the statement these companies and organizations are giving is a very good indicator of their current culture. Companies and organizations who are truly dedicated to the work of reforming an unjust system will have already put processes in place to build teams that can respond to this with the fervent passion and action that the moment calls for. The companies and organizations who simply created a diversity and inclusion statement because they felt pressured or see this work as trendy have provided tone-deaf statements that lack substance, action, and passion.Need an example of a great statement? Look to Ben & Jerry’s. For me, they set the standard of how a company responds when they truly values Black lives and the contributions of Black people within their company because they leave no room for doubt and ambiguity. They understand that the perceived risk of losing customers, members, partnerships, etc. does not outweigh the countless lives lost at the hands of an unjust system. I want to break down the key components:First and foremost, they called a spade a spade instead of skirting around the issue. They directly stated the words Black Lives Matter, police brutality, racism, and white supremacy. Personally, I’m side eyeing any statement that misses those 4 key words and phrases. If a company or organization can’t directly name their support, call out the oppressive system, and clearly state the things that led up to this moment they are likely to only be providing lip service with their Diversity and Inclusion or Social Justice initiatives.Second, they named many of our fall brothers and sisters including George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Oscar Grant, Eric Garner, Travyon Martin, and Michael Brown. They even took it all the way back to Emmet Till and provided some classy shade by including Martin Luther King Jr. as another victim of inhumane police brutality. Companies who are giving those generic statements know that saying these names directly can cause quite a stir so they avoid it similarly to how they avoid the words I previously talked about.Third, they say Black people instead of African American and they were sure to capitalize the B. You always, and I mean always, capitalize the B in Black when you are speaking about Black people. Also, I’m really apprehensive about people or organizations who state they are dedicated to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work but are hesitant to say Black when referencing us.The Fourth and final point, they didn’t rely solely on their words but they tied them to action. They called for political, systemic, and structural changes. Words are cool but action is better. If the company or organization isn’t actively changing policies and implementing new ones, breaking partnerships with law enforcement, or donating to organizations doing the work I question how invested they are in the fight for true justice.Many companies or organizations have not made a statement or made a generic statement that only expresses vague solidarity with the Black community and eludes the specific of what is wrong, what needs to change, or in what ways they will do anything about it. If you are currently at one of those companies and feel you are in a position to speak up, do so in whatever way you feel is appropriate. If you don’t feel you can speak up, I’d encourage you to start reflecting on if this is a place you’d want to be and, honestly, if they even deserve to have you as part of their team. If you are ready to jump ship, there are plenty of Black resume writers and career coaches that are here to support you in this endeavor.While this time is truly a trying for each of us, if anything it has given us much clearer indicators to evaluate if companies and organizations are truly as dedicated to the work as they say they are or if they are only dedicated when they feel the pressure or because they believe it’s trendy. It’s necessary for our sanity and well-being that we position ourselves in space where are welcomed, appreciated, and allowed to show up as our true selves so we can thrive.This tip was brought to you by Tristan of Layfield Resume Consulting. Check us out on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @LayfieldResume or connect with me, Tristan Layfield, on LinkedIn.

Tristan Layfield, who you may remember from season one is back, and this time he's fully his own boss having broke free from the 9 to 5. He is a career coach and resume writer that has helped over 450 people leverage their value to transition their careers. With his work featured in major publications such as Black Enterprise, The Muse, and more. Tristan is on a mission to empower job seekers by building professional brands that effectively communicate their value and attract their ideal jobs and employers. Rooted in personal leadership and self-advocacy, the services he offers take a holistic approach to completely transform his client’s mindset and job search processes. For shownotes and bonus resources visit Candacespears.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/candace-spears/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candace-spears/support

On the sixty-seventh entry of Tristan's Tips, our amazing host Tristan Layfield talks about how you’re waiting too late to start your job search. For those of you saying you’re going to wait for the coronavirus pandemic to blow over, Tristan would strongly recommend you reconsider that strategy - listen to the full tip to find out why, and if you’re ready to get all your ducks in a row, land three times as many interviews and have options, apply for a suitability call with Tristan! Check out the show notes to find out more. Interested in applying for a suitability call? Find out more by clicking here or below:https://layfieldresume.lpages.co/careerlevelup/Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter! Links in order.http://bit.ly/2G7d6HKhttp://bit.ly/2XDcp3zhttp://bit.ly/2JEbg1Rhttp://bit.ly/2JCmKTzFind out how the CDC suggests you wash your hands by clicking here or below.https://bit.ly/2Ug4l5KHelp food banks respond to COVID-19. Learn more at FeedingAmerica.org.https://bit.ly/2WD73UkCheck out our website.https://bit.ly/living-corporateTRANSCRIPTTristan: What's going on, Living Corporate?! It's Tristan of Layfield Resume Consulting, and I'm back to bring you another career tip. This week I want to talk about how you’re waiting too late to start your job search.Take a moment to think about when you start looking for a job. There are typically 4 scenarios:1. When you get fired2. When you get laid off3. When you are fed up with your job4. When you’re bored or ready to move to the next levelThe first two are the worst, you’re immediately pushed into job searching if you’re fired or laid off. You become desperate to find a job because you need to be able able to pay the bills and take care of yourself and that unemployment just isn’t going to cut it. But desperation is never a good thing in a job search and we’ll talk about why in a minute.The second two, being fed up with your job and being bored or ready to move to the next level, while not great, are better positions to be in because you are still employed. Many hiring managers and recruiters tend to favor what they call “passive” job seekers, A.K.A. people they know that are currently employed. There’s an underlying assumption that if someone is working right now that they are creating value for their employer and have up-to-date skills. So while your situation may not be the greatest you get the benefit of the doubt from recruiters and hiring managers.But what happens when that benefit of the doubt goes away?You may think your job is secure, but odds are it's not. You may think your company is going to bring you back from furlough, but the reality is most of these companies can’t afford to hire back all of their employees. So what happens then?You fall into the same act of desperation as those that were fired and laid off. Recruiters, hiring managers, and the people you call yourself networking with can all feel the desperation. This makes you less likely to be able to build your network, gain referrals, and get hired.That’s why the best time to search for a job is when you already have one or simply when you don’t need one. Things aren’t happening in a rushed timeframe then which means that that desperation is non-existent. During this time you’re actually able to start building valuable relationships, putting feelers out for what type of roles are out there, and make advocates out of the people who want to help, which I call career boosters. If you play your cards right you may even become the bachelor or bachelorette of your job search with multiple companies vying for your attention.But much of that goes out the window if you wait too long to start your job search. So for those of you saying you’re going to wait for the coronavirus pandemicc to blow over, I’d strongly recommend you reconsider that strategy. First, you don’t know what is going to happen tomorrow. Second, if you decide to wait you won’t be any more prepared than you are now plus you’ll have quite a bit more competition. Many of which will have taken this time to get prepared.So if you’re ready to get all your ducks in a row, land 3x more interviews, and have options I want o to invite you to book a suitability call for my career LEVEL UP program. Together, we’ll identify your value or what makes you different from everyone else doing this work. We’ll then package that up together in a results-driven resume and optimized LinkedIn profile. And most importantly, we’ll put a proven networking plan in place to not only build but engage and leverage your network to get you 3x more interviews.So, if you’re interested in this program make sure to book a suitability call utilizing the link in the show notes.This tip was brought to you by Tristan of Layfield Resume Consulting. Check us out on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @LayfieldResume or connect with me, Tristan Layfield, on LinkedIn.Career Level Up Suitability Call: https://layfieldresume.lpages.co/careerlevelup/

On the sixty-sixth installment of Tristan's Tips, our amazing host Tristan Layfield explains why your LinkedIn profiles alone won't get recruiters or hiring managers in your inbox. He runs through a couple pieces of advice to help your LinkedIn gain some traction and really stresses the importance of being actively engaged on the platform - remember, LinkedIn is all about developing organic relationships, but you can't do that if you aren't interacting with other people's content. Looking for a coherent strategy on how to unlock the power of LinkedIn? Utilize the link in the show notes to book a suitability call with Tristan!Interested in applying for a suitability call? Find out more: https://bit.ly/35WCQSVConnect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter. Links in order:http://bit.ly/2G7d6HKhttp://bit.ly/2XDcp3zhttp://bit.ly/2JEbg1Rhttp://bit.ly/2JCmKTzFind out how the CDC suggests you wash your hands by clicking below.https://bit.ly/2Ug4l5KHelp food banks respond to COVID-19. Learn more at FeedingAmerica.org.https://bit.ly/2WD73UkCheck out our website.https://bit.ly/living-corporateTRANSCRIPTTristan: What's going on, Living Corporate?! It's Tristan of Layfield Resume Consulting, and I'm back to bring you another career tip. This week I want to talk to you about why your LinkedIn profile alone won’t get recruiters or hiring managers in your inbox.You’ve tried to utilize LinkedIn to land your next role, but it hasn’t been working for you and you don’t know why. You heard that LinkedIn was the place to be for job seekers. You've heard the stories of people landing jobs through the platform. So you updated your profile pic, copied and pasted your summary and job descriptions from your resume, added your education, and BOOM you have an "All-Star" profile which LinkedIn states can get you up to 27x more views. You then take some time to connect with quite a few people and signed off.A couple of days pass, then those days turn into weeks. You finally decide to sign back in, but you've got nothing but maybe a few connection requests from people you may or may not know. You start thinking: What is the hype all about? Why am I not getting any jobs?Well, the problem is you’re not using LinkedIn correctly. You aren't liking, commenting, sharing, and posting on the platform — yet you want to be seen. See the disconnect?LinkedIn’s algorithm prioritizes engagement, not profile completion. That 27x more views only applies to people who actively post on LinkedIn. Think about it, when you get on the platform and you start to scroll, you typically will see posts from the same people. Why is that? That’s because those people know that LinkedIn rewards value-based engagement. And what do I mean by that? I meant insightful posts, not just dropping an article without commenting. I mean taking the time to comment on others’ posts to add value and spark conversation, not just commenting great article. I mean sharing other’s people’s posts and adding insight. I mean writing articles to share your work, lessons, and takeaways that position you as a thought leader.Most people will tell me, well I don’t know what to post or I’m scared because my boss or potential employers are on the platform. But let me tell you something, you not putting yourself out there is the exact reason that potential employers can’t find you on the platform.Learn how to take what you do in your day-to-day work and incorporate it on the platform. This does one of two things. First, it keeps the process of identifying content from becoming too burdensome. Second, it also keeps your messaging on brand or on topic.The next thing you want to do is to consider how often and in what ways you are engaging with other people’s content. Remember, LinkedIn is all about developing organic relationships but you can’t do that if you aren’t interacting with other people’s content.If any of what I described resonated with you and you are looking for a coherent strategy on how to unlock the power of LinkedIn, I invite you to utilize the link in the show notes to book a suitability call with me for my new career LEVEL UP coaching program.This tip was brought to you by Tristan of Layfield Resume Consulting. Check us out on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @LayfieldResume or connect with me, Tristan Layfield, on LinkedIn.

On the sixty-fifth entry of Tristan's Tips, our amazing host Tristan Layfield is back with some career advice geared around taking back control of your job search. Listen to the full tip to hear what Tristan believes to be the key to doing so, and if you’re tired of going through the same old process to get the same results and you want a cohesive and coherent job search strategy that will guarantee you 3x more interviews, apply for a suitability call using the link in the show notes!Interested in applying for a suitability call? Find out more by clicking below:https://bit.ly/35WCQSVConnect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter.Find out how the CDC suggests you wash your hands by clicking here.Help food banks respond to COVID-19. Learn more at FeedingAmerica.org.Check out our website.TRANSCRIPTTristan: What's going on, Living Corporate?! It's Tristan of Layfield Resume Consulting, and I'm back to bring you another career tip. This week I want to talk to you about taking back control of your job search.With the average person changing jobs nearly 12 times over the course of their career, job hunting is a survival skill. Unfortunately, many of us were never taught how to search for a job appropriately, especially Black and Brown people. When I started my career I had no clue what I was doing. I knew I needed a resume and to apply for jobs but I honestly had no idea how to go after the roles I wanted. I knew I had the skills, I knew I could do the job, but I didn’t know how to adequately convey that in my resume, while networking, or during my interviews.I would apply for TONS of jobs, sometimes multiple jobs at the same company. I would sit and I would wait to hear back, but you and I both know how that worked out. Most of them, beyond the confirmation that I applied, never even responded. My job search used to drag on for months and eventually I would get desperate… which is a bad thing because employers can smell that and they prey on it.There was a point where I took a job in retail as a temporary solution while I was searching for another job. 3 months passed, then 6 months passed, next thing I know I looked up and it had been a year I was still in that job and had only gone on a handful of interviews for jobs I was in no way, shape, or form interested in. I got tired of waiting for these employers and letting fate decide my future so I decided that it was time to take matters into my own hands.I learned that I needed to get really clear on the type of role I wanted. This allowed me to understand the transferrable skills and the value I could bring to the position. Then I could convey that in a results-driven resume and in my optimized LinkedIn profile and utilize both of those to build a network of career boosters. That, my friend, is the key. Your network is going to help you get to where you’re trying to go. 80% of recruiters and hiring managers agree that a referral is the best way to find a qualified candidate. So you want to build a network of career boosters who are going to help you get to that next step and potentially even give you the referral that you need to get the role that you want. If you’re tired of doing the same process to get the same results and you want a cohesive and coherent job search strategy that will guarantee you 3x more interviews, I suggest you apply for a suitability call using the link in the show notes so we can talk about where your job search process currently is and where we can take it to.This tip was brought to you by Tristan of Layfield Resume Consulting. Check us out on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @LayfieldResume or connect with me, Tristan Layfield, on LinkedIn.

The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month and this month's theme is dedicated to taking the #maskoff (figuratively). In this episode, we invited special guest Tristan Layfield of Layfield Resume Consulting to discuss "how-to" pivot in a pandemic including job hunting tips, resume tricks and beyond !! #CoronaChronicles We're also discussing various mental health related topics, while also sharing some of our most vulnerable moments as we continue discussing the "side effects" of COVID-19 and how we're personally coping in the midst of this pandemic. Call to action: Be intentional #dothework! Update your resume, LinkedIn and mocked interviews (consider hiring Tristan) Network (even virtually) Find our more about Tristan @ https://layfieldresume.com/ Apply for his new program here: https://layfieldresume.lpages.co/careerlevelup/ Follow The Podcast Website: Website: boldblackgirls.com Twitter @Boldblackgirls Instagram:@Boldblackgirls Facebook Apple Podcast Anchor Leave A Review Are you enjoying the BOLD Black Girls podcast, please share your thoughts with the world by leaving a review and 5 star rating on iTunes today! We would enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast. Let’s Work Together The BOLD Black Girls, is a Podcast by and for Black women, and those that support the equity, inclusion, and advancement of Black women. We will laugh and sometimes cry together, all while Building a community of support, Organizing safe spaces for courageous conversations, and promoting the Learning, and Development of Black women. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/boldblackgirls/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/boldblackgirls/support

On the sixty-fourth installment of Tristan's Tips, our amazing host Tristan Layfield discusses how we can prepare for the pandemic-related questions we may get during job interviews. He breaks down four different questions you could be asked relating to COVID-19 and shares how he would answer them if he were in our shoes. Since the onset of the coronavirus, the pandemic has made a cameo in the majority of conversations that we’ve had. With that being the case, there’s no reason to think that our job interview won’t be another area where it will rear its head!Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter.Find out how the CDC suggests you wash your hands by clicking here.Help food banks respond to COVID-19. Learn more at FeedingAmerica.org.Visit our website.TRANSCRIPTTristan: What's going on, Living Corporate?! It's Tristan of Layfield Resume Consulting, and I'm back to bring you another career tip. This week I want to talk to you about how you can prepare for pandemic-related questions you may get during interviews.Since the onset of the coronavirus, the pandemic has made a cameo in the majority of conversations that we’ve had. With that being the case, there’s no reason to think that our job interview won’t be another area where Ms. Rona will rear her head. A news editor named Andrew Seaman reached out to the LinkedIn community to understand what type of questions may be asked in interviews in the near future and how to answer them. I want to take a moment to share some of that information with you all.So the first question you may receive is, “What have you learned about yourself during the pandemic?” This could be a follow-up question to the dreaded “Tell me about yourself.” If an interviewer asks this question, they are usually trying to gauging your emotional intelligence. They want to know how you handle a crisis and the emotions that come with those situations. If I were to answer this I would probably say something along the lines of ‘The pandemic taught me that during highly stressful times, building solid routines not only decreased my anxiety but made it easier for me to get into the work I need to do and be more productive.” The next question might be “Can you do the job while working from home?” Since the majority of companies are still required to do work remotely it’s likely that any new people they offer positions to would have to be onboarded virtually. Since this will become part of the new normal, they want to know you have not only the capabilities but the resources to work from home. Let them know if you have a dedicated workspace, if you have experience working from home, or what steps you’ve taken to be able to ensure you can complete a normal workday while being at home.Then we have the question of “Are you willing to work from an office when the pandemic is over?” Since many company work-from-home policies are temporary, you should definitely be prepared for this question. If you aren’t looking to go back into the office, I’d suggest looking for roles clearly advertised as “remote.”The last question they discussed is “How have you been spending your time?” I’m personally not a fan of this question because I think we are all experiencing a stressful historical event and many of us have consciously or unconsciously moved into a space of survival. But seeing as how many companies and organizations fail to recognize the humanity in that, they will ask this question to get an idea of how you deal with stress and if can still operate to provide value to the company during that time. They are looking to see if you’ve been volunteering, taking online classes, or learning new skills. If you haven’t, please don’t beat yourself up too bad. Talk about how you’ve been really targeted in your job search and getting focused on what you want from the next step in your career.This tip was brought to you by Tristan of Layfield Resume Consulting. Check us out on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @LayfieldResume or connect with me, Tristan Layfield, on LinkedIn.

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