Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
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Welcome to Before Breakfast, a production of iHeartRadio. Good morning. This is Laura. Welcome to the Before Breakfast podcast. Today's tip is that there are some things every professional needs, even those who aren't job-seeking right now, and even those who aren't currently working for pay.
I imagine a lot of Before Breakfast listeners already think of themselves as professionals, but some may not. However, to my mind, even if you are not currently working for pay, being a professional is an identity that is not fully dependent on any specific job. It's about your knowledge, skills, mindset, and relationships.
As part of that identity, there are some things every professional needs, so they are able to quickly seize opportunities that arise. For starters, you need number one, a recent headshot, and number two, a current bio. If you are presenting at a conference, joining a nonprofit board, or even speaking at career day at your kid's middle school, you may be asked to provide a photo and a bio.
So you want to be able to provide ones you feel good about at a moment's notice. Make sure these items are polished and convey the image you are aiming for. Also be sure that they are reasonably up to date. If you wear glasses and have blonde hair now, you should be wearing glasses and have blonde hair in your headshot.
If you have three kids in college, your bio shouldn't say that you have elementary school aged kids. Number three, you also need a current resume or CV even if you are not looking for a job. You might hear about an amazing opportunity and decide to apply for a job unexpectedly. Or you may be asked to provide a resume if you're up for a promotion at work.
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Chapter 2: What are the essential items every professional needs?
Number two, a bio. Number three, a current resume or CV. Number four, a way people can find you. So that means a LinkedIn profile and possibly business cards. Number five, a business casual outfit. And number six, a dressy business outfit you feel good in. If you don't have all these things, you could set a goal of adding one per month.
If you do, six months from now, you may find yourself feeling more confident in your identity as a professional and more hopeful for your future. In the meantime, this is Laura. Thanks for listening. And here's to making the most of our time. Thanks for listening to Before Breakfast. If you've got questions, ideas, or feedback, you can reach me at laura at lauravandercam.com.
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2%. That's the number of people who take the stairs when there is also an escalator available. I'm Michael Easter, and on my podcast, 2%, I break down the science of mental toughness, fitness, and building resilience in our strange modern world.
Put yourself through some hardships, and you will come out on the other side a happier, more fulfilled, healthier person.
Listen to 2%, that's T-W-O percent, on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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84 was a wild year. It was a wild year.
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