Sell Your Value, Not Your Function: Career Advice from Thomas Powner
🎙️ New episode from Careers Unwrapped!
In this episode of Careers Unwrapped Masterclass, host Mark Fawcett is joined by Thomas Powner, Chief Executive of CareerThinker, to discuss career marketing. They explore why you should approach your job search as a marketing campaign, how you can showcase your value over function, and how to stay relevant in a rapidly changing job market.
If you’re interested to learn about:
Delve into the concept of career marketing and why it's crucial in today's job market
Explain why showcasing your value is more important than listing your functions
Talk about the importance of understanding industry trends and required skills
Examine the implications of technological changes on career development
Shine a light on the need for continuous learning and skill development
Consider what career success means for different individuals
Discuss how to find career happiness and adapt your goals over time
Then this is the episode for you.
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