This advice can apply to someone who has not chosen a career yet and wants to establish their foundation up to someone already performing well in their field who wants to strengthen their presence in the industry. This can help you network and move up within your current company or lay the stepping stones for you to advance to a higher paying company.

Tips

• Follow industry leaders on LinkedIn
  • Keep up with trends, articles, and posts from top professionals in your field
• Subscribe to popular podcasts or newsletters
  • Learn from experts, stay current, and reference insights in conversations
• Volunteer your talents to nonprofits or community projects
  • Build experience, portfolio pieces, and connections while giving back
• Engage in online communities or professional forums
  • Comment on posts, ask questions, and share useful content to get noticed
• Attend industry conferences, workshops, or webinars
  • Network in person or virtually and learn new skills
• Create a professional online presence
  • Keep your LinkedIn profile updated, include work samples, and showcase achievements
• Share your expertise
  • Write blog posts, make short videos, or give talks related to your field
• Seek mentorship and provide mentorship
  • Learning from experienced professionals helps growth, and mentoring others builds credibility
• Regularly update skills and certifications
  • Stay competitive and show commitment to professional growth
• Collaborate on projects with peers or cross-industry professionals
  • Expands your network and demonstrates initiative
• Offer to speak at local or virtual events
  • Visibility as a knowledgeable voice can lead to new opportunities
• Document and share wins
  • Don’t shy away from posting achievements or projects you contributed to (tastefully)