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🎙️ What Do You Do? |
Networking, Job Seeking, and Career Advice with Thomas Seener 🎙️
In this episode of "What Do You Do?" Amanda sits
down with Thomas Seener to discuss the power of networking, insights
into job seeking and consulting, and valuable career advice.
🔗 Networking:
Thomas emphasizes the importance of building and maintaining professional
connections, especially on LinkedIn. He offers tips on staying connected with
colleagues and highlights the value of asking for LinkedIn recommendations
before leaving a job. Amanda shares her own experience of staying in touch with
recruiters, which led to multiple job offers.
🌎 Job Seeking &
Consulting:
Thomas talks about his current journey exploring consulting opportunities in
the U.S. and Brazil, leveraging his and his wife’s professional expertise. His
wife, an engineer transitioning into HR after completing an executive MBA,
continues to work in engineering despite not enjoying it, which adds an
interesting layer to their career journey.
💡 Career Advice:
Thomas shares a key lesson from his mentor, Joseph DiStefano: "Feedback is
a gift." He explains how reframing feedback as a chance to grow, even when
it feels personal, can lead to improvement. He also stresses the importance of
considering who is giving the feedback and how it’s delivered.
Tune in for an insightful conversation packed with practical
advice on networking and career development! 🔥
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