Become a Career Pivot Ally and help those at UN and IOs who are affected by lay-offs.
In times of uncertainty and change, especially during lay-offs at United Nations agencies, International Organizations, and Non-Profits, the support of a career ally can make a significant difference. A Career Pivot Ally is someone who dedicates 20 minutes of their time to provide light-weight career counseling, share insights into their career, industry, and location, and offer a listening ear to those affected by job losses.
Role of a Career Pivot Ally
A Career Pivot Ally is someone who supports and assists you during a significant career change or transition. This person can provide guidance, encouragement, and practical advice as you navigate the challenges of shifting to a new role or industry. They might help you identify transferable skills, offer networking opportunities, or simply be a source of moral support.
A Career Pivot Ally can be anyone willing to share their time and expertise. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, your experiences and insights can be invaluable to someone navigating career transitions. As an ally, you can:
- Provide Career Counseling: Offer advice on job search strategies, resume building, and interview preparation.
- Share Industry Insights: Discuss trends, opportunities, and challenges in your field.
- Offer Location-Specific Advice: Share information about the job market, networking opportunities, and professional communities in your area.
- Be a Supportive Listener: Sometimes, just having someone to talk to can make a world of difference.
Career Pivot Ally Frame
To recognize and promote the willingness to support others, we have introduced the Coffee Chat Ally Frame. This frame is a transparent graphic that can be displayed on your social media profiles, such as LinkedIn, to show your commitment to sharing your time and expertise.
How to Become a Career Pivot Ally:
- Complete a Brief Training: Learn the basics of career counseling and effective communication here.
- Share Your Availability: Post about your willingness to help, including your picture with a frame, to let others know you’re available for career chats. Aside of the main hashtag #careerpivotally, you can also add hashtags related to your location e.g. #Geneva and your field of industry or occupation e.g. #heatlthcare.
By becoming a Career Pivot Ally, you can make a meaningful impact on someone’s career journey. Join us in fostering a supportive community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
What if I would get too many requests?
When you receive too many requests or requests from outside the UN system, it’s important to manage your availability effectively. Allies can set clear boundaries by specifying their focus on supporting individuals within the UN system and politely declining external requests. To limit requests on LinkedIn, you can adjust their privacy settings to restrict messages to only those who know your LinkedIn address. This can be done by navigating to LinkedIn’s settings, selecting “Privacy,” and then “Who can send you invitations.” Here, you can choose the option “Only people who know your email address” to ensure that only those with their LinkedIn address can reach out. This helps maintain a manageable number of requests and ensures support is directed to those who need it most.
Ready to make a difference? Sign up today and start your journey as a Career Pivot Ally!