CNA Video Case Study 1

Social Media Usage for Professionals

• LinkedIn serves as the most suitable social media platform for professionals.
• Content should showcase relevant skills, competencies, experiences, and achievements.
• Indicating future goals through aspirational content is acceptable.
• Refrain from excessive humble bragging.
• Profile pictures should be professional headshots, not holiday pictures.
• The banner space on LinkedIn should display a professional image, avoiding vacation scenes.
• Posting during office hours could lead to a negative impression.
• Use LinkedIn for career advancement rather than job searching while employed.
• Share insightful pieces demonstrating intellect and foresight regarding industry trends.
• Follow organizations of interest to stay informed about the industry.
• Join groups to share content and engage with like-minded professionals.
• Avoid posts unrelated to your professional brand.
• Limit use of platforms, such as TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat.
• Employers might review social media profiles.
• References undergo review and are verified with individuals known to the potential employer.

Career and Salary Progression

• Traditional approaches to career pathing face challenges with constant disruption.
• Maintaining a proactive attitude and natural curiosity is critical for career acceleration.
• Strive to be a disruptor instead of succumbing to disruption.
• Functions are integrating, requiring adaptability to automation.
• Showcase the qualities and capabilities of the desired role before receiving the promotion.
• Individuals who think like team leaders are more likely to be promoted to those positions..
• Take into consideration methods to improve the business unit and organization overall.
• Develop strategies to showcase potential and increase visibility.
• Career growth follows an S-curve, experiencing periods of acceleration and plateaus.
• Continuous reinvention and entrepreneurial thinking within the organization are essential.
• Entrepreneurs should prioritize diversifying their product offerings.

Job Hopping

• The term "job hopping" carries negative connotations, suggesting a lack of commitment.
• Exploring different options is acceptable during university.
• Construct a clear career narrative.
• Establish a clear professional brand.
• Offer tangible value to a potential employer.
• Aim for a reasonable period of alignment with employers.

Staying Relevant as an IT Graduate

• Prioritize mastering skills and expanding skill sets to maintain relevance.
• Skills involve knowledge and its application within a specific industry domain.
• Concentrate on professional growth beyond the initial stages.
• Cultivate a brand that highlights unique qualities.
• Recognize that career paths are rarely linear.

Job and Function Changes

• Understand the career quadrant, including options such as same job/industry, same job/different industry, different job/same industry, and different job/industry.
• To transition to a different field, gain experience through stretch projects and adjacencies.
• Seek guidance and advice from mentors and sponsors.
• Leverage the current role to make connections and facilitate changes.
• Avert abrupt shifts based on trends.

Work-Life Balance and Burnout

• Career acceleration might require trade-offs.
• There are specific times for growth, hovering, and downshifting.
• Prioritize actions based on personal values.
• Balance involves managing life's tensions, not necessarily a 50/50 split.
• Intentionally build margins in life to prevent burnout.
• Dedicate time to self-reflection.
• Uphold high personal standards.
• Maintain a positive attitude and refrain from complaining to your network.