Dear Thriving Introvert! In this newsletter, I'll cover:

• Celebrate with me! Two life events in one day!
• Craft a LinkedIn About Section That Will Captivate Recruiters
• Beginning Your Job Search? Don't miss this essential step!
• Challenges Women Face in the Workplace

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On Sunday, March 09, I had two significant life events:

• 17 years of living abroad. I remember that night at the airport as if it was yesterday, watching my family saying goodbye. It's a moment I'll never forget.
• The last day of my cancer treatment. I took the last prescription medication, and now I fully consider myself a cancer survivor. I feel so blessed.

I wanted to share this with you because life is full of situations we don't understand. It's hard to think of possibilities when you are in the midst of it all.

Leaving home to move to another country alone with no connections was extremely difficult. Taking a medication that had many side effects for 5 years and led to other health issues made me question life many times.

But I prefer to look on the bright side.

Moving abroad taught me that growth happens with discomfort and determination.

Dealing with cancer taught me that my health must be a priority, not my job.

No matter what you are dealing with now, I hope one day you'll be able to look back and see the bright side too.

💡 Craft a LinkedIn About Section That Will Captivate Recruiters

Your LinkedIn About section isn’t just another part of your profile; it’s your story, your personal brand in action. Yet, crafting a compelling summary that captures your unique value can feel daunting. You're in good company if you’ve ever struggled to balance professionalism and personality.

The About section is your chance to go beyond your resume and write a few paragraphs that give recruiters and hiring managers a better idea of who you are and what you can do for them.

Here are a few tips to help you get started:

🟣 Hook Them Early: Your opening lines are your first impression. Start with a bold statement highlighting your unique strengths and drawing the reader in.

🟣 Be Authentic: Write in the first person and let your true self shine. A genuine, conversational tone builds trust and sets you apart.

🟣 Break It Up: Use bold subheadings and short paragraphs to make your summary easy to scan. Structure your narrative with sections like “What I Bring to the Table” or “My Professional Journey.”

🟣 Optimize with Keywords: Seamlessly integrate industry-specific keywords to boost your visibility in recruiter searches.

🟣 Keep It Focused: Stay on track by highlighting key achievements and skills that align with your career goals and add a personal touch that resonates with your audience.

These tips are just the beginning. Are you ready to dive deeper into crafting a LinkedIn About section that reflects your professional story and helps you stand out?

👉 Read "LinkedIn About Section: How to Write a Compelling Summary that Keeps People Reading"​

The article explains the power of a strong summary, best formatting practices, avoiding mistakes, how to write a compelling about section as an introvert, and examples for job seekers.

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🔎 Beginning Your Job Search? Don't miss this essential step!

In case you missed last week's article, I discussed B​eginning a Job Search: How to Gain Clarity and Navigate the Process with Confidence. Here's the truth about your job search: You need clarity! That's the first step before you run to a job board and update your LinkedIn and resume. This article gives you some ideas on finding clarity to help you confidently navigate the job search process.

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💻 Challenges Women Face in the Workplace

On March 08, we celebrated International Women's Day, so I made this video to share 3 challenges I faced as a woman from a different country navigating corporate America.
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These are some of the many lessons I learned, but the ones that helped me grow the most.
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🔹 Talking down my accomplishments​
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🔹 Staying quiet in meetings​
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🔹 Over-apologizing for existing​
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