Get ready for a juicy episode my fellow social workers. Today, my guest Nii Ato and I break down to you the most important key strategies you should implement in your job search today so you can land your dream role fast.
Some of the topics we cover include:
- How to write a solid resume that gets noticed by recruiters
- LinkedIn optimization tips
- Networking and building an online personal brand to land your dream job
More about Nii:
Nii Ato is a holistic career coach who helps ambitious professionals of color successfully navigate their job search while remaining authentic to themselves. He was named as one of Linkedin’s Top Voices in Job Search & Careers for 2022.
Nii Ato holds master’s level training in mental health counseling, allowing him to provide holistic support by creating space for the personal, professional, & psychological in his work with clients.
He has over 10 years experience in the career development space, including 5+ years as the Sr. Career Advisor at Ivy Exec, an online professional development platform, where he provided job search, resume, and career guidance to over 5,000 global clients spanning mid-career professionals up to C-suite executives — across industries.
Nii Ato earned his BA in Psychology from Hamilton College and MA & Ed.M. degrees in Psychological Counseling from Teachers College, Columbia University.
Nii Ato was born in London, raised in NYC, finished high school in Accra, Ghana, and spent a full year studying abroad in Paris. He is a husband, a father to a wonderful 9-year old girl, & a frustrated but passionate Arsenal fan.
niiato@avenircareers.com
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