Author: Karen K. Ngo
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Landing a Mid-Level Promotion with a Career Walking Deck
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Brenda Mao recently landed a mid-level promotion as an Alumni Engagement Officer at the University of British Columbia 🎉 To help and inspire fellow job seekers to build a career walking deck, she has shared her personal experience (in her own words) below: When a mid-level role opened up on…
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Why your resume isn’t enough (what to use instead)
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I had the great honour of being featured on former Amazon VP Ethan Evans’ Level Up newsletter last month and it has led to a LOT of interest in career walking decks 🎉 You can read the full guest post on Substack 👉🏼 kkarenism.com/levelup 👈 What former Amazon VP Ethan…
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Former teacher lands HR job with career walking deck
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Today, I am really excited to share a success story from my friend Jean-Luc Ong, who used to be a teacher, on landing his recent job as a Talent Analyst with a career walking deck. The career walking deck helped me get my job as a Talent Analyst [It] made…
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Making the Move: Kinesiology to Microsoft Software Development & Product Management
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You can always pivot when you’ve reached a point where you’re feeling stuck or like you’re not learning as much. It just takes time, patience, and process. Cherita Ousley’s story is a powerful reminder that your career path doesn’t have to be linear to be successful. She started off her…
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New podcast episode: Develop a personal brand that attracts hiring managers
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I recently spoke on fellow Comms Microsoftee, Angela Chen’s Unscripted podcast and shared some insights on building a personal brand, resume mistakes, and more. Listen on Spotify 👇 Listen on Apple Podcasts 👇
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How to Build a Personal Brand in 3 Easy Steps (Introvert & Beginner Friendly)
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Some people think that personal branding is cringey and unnecessary. Others say it’s essential to your career growth. Chances are, you already have a personal brand (unless you never work with other people). It’s most important to have a personal brand that you can shape and share with others vs.…
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What is the ROI of AI?
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The rise of AI has transformed how leaders and employees perceive productivity and ROI. By automating tasks, teams can innovate, enhance work-life balance, and focus on meaningful challenges. AI saves time, allowing for personal growth and development. Understanding AI’s functionality is essential to leveraging its benefits for improved efficiency and…
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How to stay relevant when AI can do your job better than you can
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As AI transforms work dynamics, you must adapt to maintain value. To stay relevant, learn to utilize AI tools effectively, understand the business context, and make strategic recommendations. Embracing change with curiosity and critical thinking is essential to thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape.
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Making the Move: Elementary Teacher to Software Engineer
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If you’re interested in tech and you don’t know what to do—the best thing is to start building! Shavon Harris started off her career as a linguist, where she learned a lot about how to connect and communicate with people. Today, she is a Software Engineer at cybersecurity company Trellix…
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How to get unstuck in your career
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I recently spoke on ex-Microsoftee, TJ Walia’s, T-Talks and shared some insights on how to find clarity, build a personal brand, and land a role you actually love. We cover some topics like: Watch on YouTube 👇