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The reality of working remotely is that you have to schedule fun...

And trying to co-ordinate 18 employees across different time zones is no walk in the park.

But I was determined to make it work.

Having recently organised an in-person meet-up with the team in Manchester, I decided to run a virtual social so more of us could join!

The rules:

❌️ No checking emails or Slack for the duration of the social.

We played a series of games including:

Would I lie to you 🤔

Whose desk is it anyway 🤷♀️

Guess who 😎

It was great to have a laugh with everyone and it went down well with my team too.

To any remote employees out there wanting to do more with their team, don't be afraid to ask to take something on despite it not being your role.

P.s its a great example of a transferable skill you can pick up from Guides being able to run activities with a group 😊

✌Kurogo's social sec

In just over 24 hours, I’ll be speaking to linguists from across the UK at the ITI event!

For those of you who may not know, the Institute of Translation and Interpreting is the only UK-based independent professional membership association for practising translators, interpreters, and language service providers.

As a linguist, you can imagine I'm fangirling right now 😂

Here's what I'll cover in my talk:

🌻 The Importance of a Personal Brand: Why it matters and how to build yours.

🌻Overcoming Your Fears: Practical tips to confidently put yourself out there.

🌻Optimising Your Profile: How to make your online presence shine.

🌻Content Creation Tips: Determining the kind of content that resonates with your audience.

Tickets are available via the link in the comments! Hope to see as many linguists there as possible 😁

Thanks so much to Fiona Gray MITI for reaching out!

P.S. If you're interested in booking me as a speaker for a panel discussion or event, please don't hesitate to reach out!

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5 things I wish I knew sooner when starting out on LinkedIn:

🌻 Just because a post has sprung to mind it doesn't mean you need to post it there and then, make a note, refine it and schedule it.

🌻 Start noting down where and when events are happening and actively try and go rather than just telling the creator it sounds great.

🌻 Your profile matters just as much as your content if you're producing content that doesn't align with your profile it can send mixed messages to your audience.

🌻 People who find it cringe that you create content are not your real friends.

🌻 Start building out a CRM such as folk, you'd be surprised how fast your network can grow.

What's something you wish you knew sooner when beginning your LinkedIn journey?

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24 content ideas to kick off your 2024...

1. Re-introduce yourself to your network.

2. Share your goals for the year.

3. Address a client pain point and how you solve it.

4. Post a networking events you attend.

5. Create a listicle of your favourite podcasts.

6. Share a business lesson and the context as to how you had to learn it.

7. Share a client testimonial.

8. Use a famous individual as a case study to drive your message.

9. Any industry trends you expect to see in 2024.

10. Create a graphic of resources that help you in your job. e.g slack, teams etc.

11. Share career advice to someone entering your industry.

12. Share what you do outside of work.

13. Highlight a recent project you worked on.

14. Re-purpose your best performing posts.

15. Do a giveaway.

16. Post a growth hack.

17. Create a poll to find out your audiences biggest pain points.

18. Share any marketing campaigns that have stood out to you.

19. Collaborate with a creator who you share a posting topic with.

20. Raise awareness of a good cause you're involved in.

21. Share your recent company socials.

22. Do a BTS of your day.

23. Share lessons you've learned about your industry.

24. Answer a question you're asked a lot by clients.

Have you thought about what content you'll be posting in the new year?

P.s I was hoping to spend my week off outdoors but it seems the UK is in storm season so here I am 🙃

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🚀𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫🌈

🌺💫Your LinkedIn banner🎬 is one of the first things people see when they visit🚶 your profile👥, so it's important to make a good first impression🎯.

A professional💼 banner🎬 will help you stand out from the crowd and attract the attention of potential employers, clients, and collaborators🙋.

Here are some tips📝 on how to design a professional LinkedIn banner:

𝑼𝒔𝒆 𝒉𝒊𝒈𝒉-𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒔.

Your banner should be clear🔍, sharp, and visually🌆 appealing. Use high-resolution images🖼️ that are relevant to your profession or industry.

𝑲𝒆𝒆𝒑 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏 𝒔𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆.

A cluttered banner🎬 will be overwhelming and difficult to read📚. Stick to a few key🔑 elements, such as your name, title, and company logo.

𝑼𝒔𝒆 𝒄𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝒕𝒆𝒙𝒕.

Your banner should be easy to read📚 and understand. Use clear fonts and avoid using too much text📝.

𝑼𝒔𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈.

Your banner should match👍 the branding of your website🌐 or other online profiles👥. Use the same colors🎨, fonts, and overall style.

𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒚 𝒐𝒏 𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒅.

Your banner🎬 should be consistent with your overall brand identity. Make sure it reflects👥 your professional values and goals.

𝑼𝒔𝒆 𝒂 𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏.

Tell people what you want them to do, whether it's visiting your website🌐, connecting💫 with you, or learning more about your work📝.

𝑲𝒆𝒆𝒑 𝒊𝒕 𝒖𝒑-𝒕𝒐-𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆.

Your banner should reflect🔍 your current professional💼 status. If you change jobs or start a new project, be sure to update💭 your banner accordingly.

Do you have any tips📝 for designing🎨 a professional LinkedIn banner? Share them in the comments💬 below.

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How do you create a custom LinkedIn banner that grabs the attention of recruiters and hiring managers in today’s competitive job market? For starters, there are several options for making your banner:

1️⃣ Hire a professional graphic designer

2️⃣ Choose one of LinkedIn’s custom images

3️⃣ Use a self-service graphic design tool

I break down each of these options, and explain what to include in your LinkedIn background, in my latest article: https://lnkd.in/eW_uZDgE

Now, here are a few tips to make the banner as compelling as possible:

✅ Focus the content on your areas of expertise, fabulousness, and consolidated career wins.

✅ Consider crafting a branding statement that concisely summarizes your work and impact. This can be as simple as, “I help [target audience] to [solution] so they can [result].”

✅ DON’T add your favorite quote to your banner, as your profile is about you, not someone you admire.

P.S. Thank you, Christa Fleming, for not only crafting my fabulous banner but also sharing your graphic design expertise in the article!

In only 50 milliseconds, people form an impression of your brand 👀

In today's digital age it is challenging to grab audience attention

However, you have a key tool that can help you make people fall in love with your career brand.

And the secret weapon for building a strong and memorable career brand is

📍 Graphic Design : The Ultimate Career Branding Tool

3 reasons why Graphic Design plays a crucial role to elevate your brand 👇

✅ First impressions

Your LinkedIn profile is your business card and the first touchpoint for your audience to create a positive and lasting impression.

You should ensure your profile picture and banner are professionally designed and that the content on your profile is visually appealing.

✅ Stand out from crowd:

Your LinkedIn profile can be easily forgotten in a sea of similar profiles if you do not have eye-catching visuals.

Whether job hunting or seeking clients, strong graphic design is your key to being noticed, not overlooked.

✅ Networking and Engagement

Valuable content with beautiful visuals attracts more connections and engagement.

Graphic design bridges connections and expands your network.

👉 Your career brand isn't just about your skills; it's also about how you present yourself.

Never underestimate the power of design in shaping your career brand.

Ready to create a memorable brand using graphic design?

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