A twitter thread discussing panel discussions and events with speakers or participants with no substance or credibility prompted this #bralessandbarefoot episode. 

I share some tips on how to build credibility or become an expert if you want to be paid as a speaker or asked to speak on business panels. I also discuss why its important for hosts and curators to check the credibility of the speakers/participants they choose. 

You can find me on twitter @fem_foodpreneur

Credibility and the Online Influencer

This episode has straight talking advice for creatives who don’t want to be broke when they go freelance or become a consultant. #bralessandbarefoot advice included:

How to make sure you’re not broke every month 
Identifying the ‘netflix and chill’ situationship in business (time wasters, users and deadweight people)
Preparing yourself for failure
Losing friendships 

Promised links to previous podcast episodes 

https://soundcloud.com/nourish-ashanti/why-over-giving-will-kill-you-and-your-business
https://soundcloud.com/nourish-ashanti/what-to-do-if-you-feel-like-giving-up
https://soundcloud.com/nourish-ashanti/wfp32-5-things-you-need-to-know-when-starting-a-business

You can find me on twitter @fem_foodpreneur

Avoiding the ‘netflix and chill’ situationship in business

Have you ever been sacked from a job before? Are you currently struggling to keep up in your job? This is the episode for you. 

I share my story of how and why I lost my job with a FTSE 100 company in my early twenties.

#bralessandbarefoot

Find me on twitter @fem_foodpreneur

How I lost my job at a FTSE 100 company.

Not going to university? Dropped out of university? Looking for a job?

In this episode I cover how to search/find a job using search engines and recruitment agencies.

Remember to TAKE ACTION, be PROACTIVE and CONSISTENT when searching for a job.

- Job search engines 
https://www.indeed.co.uk
https://www.jobsgopublic.com/
https://workinstartups.com/
https://jobs.theguardian.com/

- Process & System (search each morning and evening / shortlist suitable roles in a document in order of deadline)
- Role Checklist 

What is the deadline?
Review the ‘essential’ criteria
Find and download the job spec or description
Is a CV and cover letter or an application form required?
What is the wage?
Check company website and socials (if available)

-  You can also use an online salary calculator - use this as a guide to the ‘take home’ salary. Don’t forget to include student loan repayment and tax bands when calculating.

The exact step by step process to find a job.

Main types of CVs
- Traditional
- Hybrid 
- Portfolios
- Linkedin for Newbies
- Old social media profiles (facebook)

Remember you are not a celebrity. Take responsibility for your reputation - protect and preserve it. 

Are you really trying to take the flack which comes with being an online activist? Sometimes keep your opinion to yourself especially if it is at odds with the values or ethos of your employer (or potential employer).

What you say online matters. You do not have to like, share or comment on everything you see, agree or laugh at online. Beware of the algorithms on social media platforms. Your browsing habits and history are not as private as you think.

Can you really do and say whatever you like in your personal or social life, and your job, career or profession not be affected? Some employment contracts with social media clauses 

Have boundaries at work during social or informal moments (in the lift, breakout areas, work gym, on the train etc) during conversations with colleagues.

Running your career like a business.

Copy and paste CVs
Use the job description or job spec
Highlight how you meet the essential criteria 
Avoid generalisations on cvs, applications forms and in interviews 

How to use online salary calculators 

You can find me on Twitter: @fem_foodpreneur

How To Get More Job Interview Requests

The host Ashanti discusses popular culture topics and highlights the business and marketing lessons we can learn from them. Ashanti also shares her personal career and business failures. Its honest and a little funny. Business made relevant and simple.  #bralessandbarefoot 

You can find me on twitter @fem_foodpreneur

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