hi hello friends!! after spending most of last year post-graduation embracing uncertainty and being slow with myself, this year I feel ready to take on new challenges and work towards finding my dream job to have a meaningful impact on the world!! step 1: linkedin glowup 🦋😌 I'm thinking of making this a series so please please let me know if you're interested
Yess this is so useful, as a Minerva baby (M26), reassuring to see even the most impressive people struggle with this and also how you work through it! You got this!!
It's getting creepy how much your content is exactly where I'm at in life. One of my Jan goals is literally having a LinkedIn glowup - I've been working on it this afternoon and then saw this upload! Thanks for being you, Jade!
Answering your question: yes, PLEASE. This needs to be a series. I love how real you are about your thoughts but especially about your ACTIONS. Keep goingg✨👏🏼
omg i am sooo apprehensive about LinkedIn as well 😭😭 it feels so weird to sell myself but at the same time I've found other people's content on there so helpful. it's been eons since I have written anything and maybe writing/posting on LinkedIn is something I wanna do?? but i just feel so unqualified and weird about asking people to listen/pay attention to me. i hope I can glowup as well. this was so so encouraging to see ❤
I don't like LinkedIn as well, I hate advertising myself, talking about what I've done, about why I'm the greatest fit. It's so hard. But I'm trying to be better at it, and I think that's what counts for now hahah Thank you Jade for sharing your journey with us! It makes me feel less alone in this path ❤
With these platforms you’ve already grown a large following and I think in time you’re going to completely smash the mission of finding a new job 🎉 Also I’m actually REALLY impressed with how you can see so clearly when you need a break to do something other than look for a new job. I didn’t believe that was an option because I was stressed, so I went straight into it and then got burnt out for real 😧 You’re so inspiring!🎉 Also if someone ever said to me ”Heyy push this button and tell me which RU-vidr you’d like to be friends with and it will become reality” then I’d press it and say Jade 😂😂😂 no doubt. I LOVE LOVE LOVE your vibes. best friend qualities right there
Linkedin is how I got my first internship (and subsequent first engineering job) - its a grim place sometimes and I feel like even I can get a bit egotistical about my own life when I'm on there too much but as a student in their final year/a recent grad it is such a useful place to be. I ran a student women in aerospace group for about a year and I found so many amazing speakers from Linkedin, if you approach people like friends with cool jobs that you want to learn more about, it can be so healthy and quite frankly exciting! please do make this a series! this is my job hunting year as well so would be so keen to walk the path with you :))
Thus Video is so wholesome and somehow made me nostalgic. Watching you grow is amazing, from studying, to graduating, to taking a break and taking your sweet time to decide what you want to do with your life to finally creating a LinkedIn profile to search for your dream job that aligns with your conscience and core values. This is beautiful to watch. I wish you the best of luck! You are an inspiration. ❤
Yesss! Thank you so much! This is really what I need right now as I am finishing my masters in business psychology. I really don’t know what I want to do next year and I find myself constantly looking on LinkedIn. It can often feel like everyone is doing crazy things and doing a job they love. I feel a lot of pressure of finding the ‘perfect job’ and it feels like I have to compete with so many smart and strong people. So seeing that even you, with the fantastic resume that you have (and worked really hard for), can have doubts and worries, makes me feel less alone in this. Everyone seems to have figured it out but we aren’t all “so grateful to announce”. Thank you for sharing your journey!
I am currently looking for my first real job as a translator, and I have to say this video helped so much! It's very hard to embrace uncertainty and have faith that you're going to find what you are looking for, but your words and advice made me feel better!
jade, i just wanted to say how grateful i am that you’re continuing to make videos after graduating even amidst all the uncertainty. your channel has been a source of comfort and inspiration for me for so long 🫶
I’ve been in psychiatric hospitals for most of the past five years (I’m 20) and I sat my GCSE’s in hospital and haven’t done my a levels, but this has helped me so much! Thank you!
I’m going through such a rough patch now and school seems like it has to go down the priority level.. but I love your positivity…it’s unique in a way, you’re just being yourself ❤
Honestly, I don't like LinkedIn, because it feels like the most fake social media. Everybody needs to glorify everything they did, be engaging and positive. There isn't really space for diverse content - you either share what you've accomplished or you share tips on how to do something you have experience in. Even when you try to be authentic on LinkedIn, you still need to keep the positive (and professional) tone, because you need to make a good impression. Also, posting on LinkedIn feels more like a chore to me - you did something career related, so you should share it, so it makes you look good for potential employees. 😩
Just another cool video by Jade ❤ but am I the only one who got TOTALLY excited by the fact that she is currently reading Conversations with friends???? Yass Sally Rooney and Jade, two of my fav vibes. Jade if you read this, we NEED a video about this!!! 😍💛
i love love LOVE this video! its just so messy vibes, so relatable. I hate my linkedin, particularly bc of the fact that i have heaps of different experiences and not much pertaining to the jobs i look for.
You're defo not the only one who feels that way about LinkedIn. I also hate it. If the idea of being perceived - and all the struggles that come with it - is uncomfortable, no wonder then that a platform built for networking (i.e. inviting and 'hunting down' others to perceive you in a certain way, moreso than on most other sites) is unappealing. The fact you moved through that apprehension to achieve a goal you have shows your character. I'm really grateful for this video because I need to use LinkedIn for my dissertation this year, and have been putting it off because of that same feeling. No more! Thanks Jade :^)
Hi Jade, it is exciting to hear about your intended career path and the impact that you hope to make, especially in the education sector. Would you ever think about working in the education sector itself? If not as a teacher, maybe as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant? Your knowledge can contribute a lot, but perhaps experiencing working in education itself, not as a student, may be able to help you with this. I get really frustrated with policymakers who have never spent a day working in a classroom. Just some food for thought. Love your content.
Yes to more of this kind of content!! Also, your vlogs are my favorite thing in the world, so would absolutely love to see more of those! I start my day off with them and they motivate me to do more with my life, both in the being more productive sphere as well as planning more fun time. Thank you for being the wonderful person you are
I'm super interested in the intersection of mindfulness and education too, and I've been using myself as a bit of a guinea pig! I have been meditating consistently for the last 2 years, and in that time I have seen big improvements in parts of my life that have been vital for studying and being productive. I'm currently in my third year of studies, and I've noticed improvement in focus and decluttering my mind after I meditate, meditation has allowed me to give myself space and not get overwhelmed with things on my to-do list, but instead make a plan and stick to it. (Most of the time!) And most importantly, seeing the importance in taking time for my mental health. Regular breaks, scheduling in walks or exercise, and remembering to be kind to myself and patient when working out something hard. There's still so much I want to learn about meditation, but so far it's been a wholly positive experience :)
Thank you for making the effort to make this video! Honestly, after watching your stories and posts about networking, i have been motivated to start networking as well. This job hunt has got me revamping my LinkedIn too. I too find it weird and sometimes cringe too. I get it that this platform can feel exhausting as you really have to "sell" yourself and toot your own horn, which is kinda difficult for us humble queens. But good luck to us!!💛💛
This is so inspirational! Getting into LinkedIn is one of my goals, and it genuinely feels more approachable seeing you tackle this and talk about the fears associated with it. So much respect for this video
I’ve followed you for years and it’s great to see you’re doing career-specific videos! I graduate this year and I’ve tried to network and attend events throughout final year
GOSHHH thanks. I really hate the feeling of linked in as well ... Arghhh so relatable - it feels so uncomfy and I actually sped the last month convincing myself that it's okay to not have it ... But you are probably right ... But arghhh I don't want to be seen either aiii (but I really need an internship too)
Yes! I'm currently searching for placements, and LinkedIn has been the most terrifying part of it all. I think now is the time I must become a networking king!
why is linkedin so full of bs!! love how self aware you are while realizing you have to market yourself on linkedin and it does feel a bit silly sometimes
Your energy is so wonderful! I haven't touched my linkedIn page except to make sure my job experience is current but this really makes me want to think about giving it a glowup...
Hi Jade! Thank you so much for having made this video! It reassured me a lot. We are not alone trying to decide where to go in life. I have been avoiding LinkedIn for years as well but recently managed to get over this fear of labelling myself. On the end this platform boosts me to be better at what I’m doing right now and what I’m seeking out there. Best of luck for you LinkedIn journey 🦋
The is sooo helpful! I'm too timid for networking, I have no self esteem and I want to change that this year. I want to DO something with my university degree, but it's a niche field and I have no plan yet. My breadwinner job changed literally last week, my old job was cut right from under my butt and I was placed somewhere else in the company. I have no le, what I'm doing, if I like it there even, what's expected of me and I'm anxious. Please make this a series, you are always so inspiring and positiv and I think, we all need this in our lives!❤🌻🌻
This video came at the perfect time! I am also documenting my career hunt at the moment, hoping to post it on RU-vid when I have good news tehe. I have sent more than 80 applications! (womp womp) I think I will try the Linkedin approach, inspired by you. I had this notion that because I'm an engineer and that job is more so practical, there was no connection to be made with my personality, but I am starting to think I was wrong! Thank you Jade, for being a spark that lights fires
hi Jade, I completely feel the same about LinkedIn and all of this concept of advertising myself, it is giving me so weird feeling that people see me 😱 I made my linkedin profile maybe one month ago because I wanted to switch my carreer and I was told that linkedin will help me but I am still struggling with it to use it in full potential, I do not like to be there.. seeing your video and listening how you feel about it makes me feel better, that I am not alone 😅 but I hope for both of us that we manage it and find our dream job no matter what ☺
Also looking for a career, so I really vibed with setting a goal and seeing if it aligns with you, as I am also still not sure of what I want to do. Please keep updating us on your career hunt journey!
You are definitely not the only one, Jade! LinkedIn made me feel so stressed out and as a platform it just feels awkward and clunky even. I cannot relate to wanting to be on it every day. I very much am someone who struggles with “selling myself,” so if you ever felt inspired to make a video about that topic and what you’ve learned…that would be amazing 💛✨
Ah yess girl I'm exactly like you I don't know how I would survive without meditation.. it just changes so much about how you go about your everyday life to have those 10 mins everyday where you clear your mind and your wntire job is to be and watch your breath.. I feel like I absolutely need that, as someone prone to overthinking and anxiety. It definitely also helps my focus, and basically I can gain control and decide where to put my attention instead of my mind driving it wherever it wants.. without it I'd probably crumble to stress and eventually maybe decide to care less.. to close my heart off from the world and just live like others seem to be living, mindlessly following what we're told and being somewhat ok with it.. But meditation gives me the reset I need to keep living in my own authentic way, even if life beats me up
Thank you Jade for making this a series! I´ve been quietly listening to your story and videos for years and have always found so much comfort in them. Right now I am trying to transition from being an undergrad student to being a young working professional and change my path from international management to something more meaningful. I have some experience in psychology and sustainability studies, so I really hope to move in that direction.. but I am still undecided on what career path could really fit me. It is so hard and uncomfortable to figure out. I created my Linked-in a few weeks ago and this video helped me to loose some of the fear I have towards the platform. Why is Linked-in so scary??
10:30 The precise term is "personal narrative", I believe. I once met a man called Tom Stuttaford, who specialised in professional communication, and that was his go-to phrase.
I would love this series to be continued ❤️❤️ Met you last week at UCL and honestly you are such an inspiration. You are so kind and thoughtful and oh my god SUCH a good listener☺️😍 And you are part of my space, I’m so happy hearing about your journey in finding what you love to do, as I’m also diving into similar things now; you inspire me to also improve my LinkedIn! Also… if you do remember the girl who said she lives in Slough and still commutes from home and is going abroad next year, that is me, and I found out where I am going!! I’m going to California… yes what are the odds… but I won’t be going to San Francisco as I’ll be going to one of the UC colleges! Anyways… Sending you a lot of loveee ❤️🩵💜
LinkedIn Annoys me as well. I just hope I can keep going at the company I'm now with doing my master thesis. And then go from there. Still, even then, it's probably smart to keep track of people I've met and like and stop people from forgetting me. Do please make this into a (mini) series!
I've got every single experience on my LinkedIn (eg every job I've ever had, every volunteering job, all schools I went to), but on my CV I tailor it to the job I'm applying for and don't put every single job on there.
I resonated with this so much! Right now I am also in the middle of job hunting after graduating last year and I get the ick from LinkedIn as well! Glad to know I am not the only one!
Hello Jade! I'm so excited for you to make your dreams happen. It's so interesting for me to watch you go through this career glow up, networking, as I'm also in the same state currently. I would love to see more videos like these, sharing your thoughts and tips, maybe interviewing other people (e.g. Vee)! You have inspired me to also upgrade my LinkedIn profile as it's been a long time since I last edited it. I hope you achieve all of that you wish!
I love this and feel so seen! I also hate linked in but need to learn to like/use because I just got laid off 😬😓 wish me luck! Can't wait for more career focused videos from you, Jade!
I’ve never met a single person who likes LinkedIn 😂 So this super honest video makes me feel less alone with all of these feelings you mentioned about job hunting
thank you for the LinkedIn advice! was interesting to see how even with very different credentials and achievements everyone has their own uncertainties about how they come across to others. :)
God, I feel the same way! I´m about to graduate and I don´t like LinkedIn at all because I feel like I´m constantly trying to brag about myself and that makes me so uncomfortable.
Maybe consider the job of educational quality analyst and adviser, you basically get to do research for schools to see where they could improve and then come up with strategy on how they could actually implement those improvements 😊
Jade. Beautiful human. You are like the sister I never had and each passing day I'm grateful that you exist in this world. Also I swear we share a braincell because I was gonna beg you to do a how to linkedin video. You in this entire video dreading about linkedin as a platform is such a mood and I was relating to you soo much because same Jade same. I too dread linkedin. My brain starts ugly screaming whenever I have to open that app. You are not alone. This app is overwhelming and difficult to say the least but we are going to figure it out together. I would appreciate it if you continue this series. Thankyou for this video and for existing
Why does one need Linkedin? i am sorry but I don't get it, maybe there is not such a hype around it where I live...just a genuine question because I feel kinda lost
I'm so proud of being one of your followers every time I watch your videos!! I'm honestly asking myself millions of questions about my future and the job (or jobs?) I'll like to do, but I'm sure of one thing is that I want to have an impact or change society/the world, education, break down "old fashioned taboos" and so much more but I don't know where to start or what to do. Should I try social medias? Even though it feels so scary! Or should I think more about my actual objective? I'm still young but sometimes I feel like times flies too fast, that it isn't waiting for me, and that I need to act. Either way you're inspiring me everyday, especially this days with ✨casual magic✨ And I would love to follow your career hunting! Wish all the best!! Lots of love
In my Linkedin file, I have a lot of followers and I never post photos of myself because I find that posting photos in social media are dangerous. What job do you want to do, Jade?
Thank you Jade for always inspiring us in every aspect of life ..although Im still not at my work era this video is so helpful as a mindset..luv you girlll🤍🫂
Also can relate too with job hunting after studying Chinese. So not easy and uncomfortable putting myself out there too. Also looking at Education area too.
I graduated last year and still haven't updated my LinkedIn profile because for me it's a massive maze that scare me BUT I decided to do a tiny bits of changes here and there, Read more on branding and presenting my self online before the end of the spring semester 💻✍ sending you warm peaceful energy 💛💫
I despise Linkedin, so much so that I always mispronounce it as Linky-din. 🙂 Lots of its content is cringeworthy. In modern parlance, it gives me the 'ick'. Your humble, honest approach projects authenticity, even if you choose to not use the word 'authentic' in your Linkedin profile. Very best of luck.
Not sure if you’ll see this, but I’d get rid of the hashtags, put your undergrad education first and high school but not A levels, then volunteering, then the Obama project, then your book, then skills, fwiw as a job hunter and someone who’s read a lot of profile and resumes. And of course starting out with the about section - brief summary about you, brief summary of what kind of job you’re looking for / career trajectory.
Hi Jade! love watching your videos. I mean the whole range of videos from productivity to mindfulness. You are such an enthusiastic personality. I would love to know how you started your interest in the education sector, like your interests, networking, and understanding stakeholders. As an Educator how do feel about it? I am also doing post-graduation in Education itself. From INDIA💌
I struggle a lot with the idea of Linkedin as a trans person even though i'm already halfway through my university course, because I do not yet present as my chosen gender nor do I have an official name change so I just do not know how to present the basics of myself, plus the fear of rejection through being who I am.
Totally feel everything described here, still today as a 25 (almost 26) year old man I feel the somewhat uncomfortable feelings LinkedIn gives. I loved how you talked about being more human, but sometimes I'm also afraid to think about how others would perceive it, more childish/not professional/whatever else. Hmmmmm. Also struggle to, as someone with a job right now (more software engineering related), dedicate any sort of effort to platforms such as LinkedIn, even though I might need it someday. Grrrr!!!! 🤣😆
I love your videos. Grades btw do matter extreme, but you actually could do it. Which not everyone could. In the USA especially its so about GPA and grades, also especially in top jobs, like MD, or psychology, or other top. So in EU/UK we re so taught to have low grades, but in the USA its very important if one wants to be taken into Harvard, or other top schools and into Medical School and other top schools and jobs. Also, because they need often a PhD to have their own practice. So in cognitive neuroscience and education it is important, but that is best understood by the top that hires, or would collab with you, or if you want to get into those most special jobs, as not many achieve such grades, so only you they'll seek. Also if you want to publish in research papers, like APA (the American Psychological Association), it helps you have your own journal, or published already somewhere else. Also, as reviewer for APA they ll look at expertise in the field on topic, and what is published before somewhere else, and grades I can imagine do matter too. Everyone loves the top with best grades, because it is very important and the best knowledged one. You might like to join APA, because of your studies. Then, it is as grad student I think, because APA members are PhD psychologists, after a master you might like to get your PhD in psychology too, and could then be a licensed psychologist in the USA. Especially educational psychology or other divisions you might like. sso.apa.org/apasso/idm/apalogin?ERIGHTS_TARGET=https%3A%2F%2Fjoin.apa.org%3Fcampaigncode%3Dmemvip%26Dacquisition%26Dcampus-ambassador-referral%26Demail%26Dreferral%26D003C000002L5rw6IAB Also, you might like to be a campus APA recruiter for APA, or become a board member or leader in a division. There is also divisions for students, led by students. Every time the president of APA and leaders change in all divisions, so you do get a good chance over time to get such leading job. I can't wait where you ll go! So fun this time! So special a time too! So cute!
Be aware that some companies hire you to lease you for a job position in another company, which seems like a big opportunity in the first sight, but you are treated like an object there. You could videos like how to ace an job interview etc. Maybe a lot find that very helpful because since recession are hitting EU, it is more difficult to get high-paid jobs in greater companies.
Hi Jade! Really enjoyed this video, thank you!! May I ask how you knew you had a burnout? Like did you have any psychosomatic symptoms? And if so what helped you get through it?:)
