Pay It Foward Profiles, 2nd Edition

In this second summary article for the Pay It Foward Profile network sharing campaign, you will a collection of writers, program managers, IT / network specialists, marketing research experts, marketers, and professionals who are #ReadytoWork.

Enclosed you will find two national security veterans, one from the US Navy and another who protected FOUR US Presidents. You will find experienced account managers, writers, security experts, and a consultant committed to helping organizations make their operations, tools, and research efforts more inclusive of the visually impaired.

When Covid kicked off earlier this year, my career switch and reboot efforts were simply annihilated. Along came a stranger who offered to share my profile with her network. I learned she had been sharing the profiles of many more like me who were struggling with the job crisis induced by the pandemic. Through her simple act of kindness, I was inspired to do the same - share the profiles of others who are ready to get back to work. For more than 20 years, I have run non-profit organizations that inform and connect. I fully appreciate the value of casting a wider net when you are looking for your next career adventure.

Here are a few quick and dirty metrics on the #PayItForward Profiles (PIFP) campaign as of 20AUG2020

1. More than 30k views of LinkedIn PIFP posts
2. Each post receives between 400 and 5000 views. Why the difference? Strength of profile, existing network, and especially likes/shares/comments.
3. Of 16 profiles shared in this campaign, SIX found a new job within two months of their PIFP post. I doubt there is any causation, but I do like the correlated metric!

Reminder: I represent no one past their post and expect nothing in return.

Note: This Pay It Foward Profile sharing offer is open to EVERYONE as just about all of us have been affected by the pandemic-induced recession.

These Folks are Ready and Available to Work!

For more information on the Pay It Foward Network Sharing effort, visit my original article where you will find a template for your own profile post and more information about Hana Rasheed's campaign that I totally co-opted for use with my network. She has a new job seeker podcast coming, btw.

If you are looking for a new role and would like to be featured in the #PayItForward Profiles (PIFP) campaign, send me a message through #LinkedIn.

If you are hiring, please post here or follow up directly with any of these candidates. There are plenty of good people out there #readytowork, so #PayItForward and #BeExcellenttoEachOther!