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How to Advocate for Yourself in Your Job Search and Career

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Duration: 19m Skill level: General Released: 12/11/2023

Course details

Advocating for yourself in the workplace can be scary. Many people struggle with talking about and defending themselves. They might fear appearing boastful, worry about potential backlash, or feel uncertain about the best possible approach. However, advocating for yourself at work is not an option—it's a vital skill, and it can transform your career.

Join Rob Kim—a LinkedIn Top Voice and career educator who helps people overcome barriers and communicate more effectively at work—as he sits down to talk with LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman on the podcast Get Hired. Learn how to advocate for yourself in your job search and career, as well as why it’s so important to identify and showcase your accomplishments, and speak about them openly so others can advocate for you, too. Along the way, Rob shares easy-to-use tips on everything from building networking strategies and nailing performance reviews to curating praise files and gathering leadership advice.

Skills you’ll gain

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Share what you’ve learned, and be a standout professional in your desired industry with a certificate showcasing your knowledge gained from the course.

Sample certificate

Certificate of Completion

  • Showcase on your LinkedIn profile under “Licenses and Certificate” section

  • Download or print out as PDF to share with others

  • Share as image online to demonstrate your skill

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Contents

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