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How to Advocate for Yourself in Your Job Search and Career

How to Advocate for Yourself in Your Job Search and Career

Advocating for yourself in the workplace can be scary. Many people struggle with talking about and defending themselves. They might fear appearing boastful, worry about potential backlash, or feel uncertain about the best possible approach. However, advocating for yourself at work is not an option — it's a vital skill, and it can transform your career.

Join Rob S. Kim — a LinkedIn Top Voice and career educator who helps people overcome barriers and communicate more effectively at work — as he sits down to talk with LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman on the podcast "Get Hired". Learn how to advocate for yourself in your job search and career, as well as why it's so important to identify and showcase your accomplishments, and speak about them openly so others can advocate for you, too. Along the way, Rob shares easy-to-use tips on everything from building networking strategies and nailing performance reviews to curating praise files and gathering leadership advice.

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  • Issuing Organization: LinkedIn Learning
  • Issue Date: February 12, 2025
  • Credential ID: b430fc1d5d37b4ca3e50d1b815f1cb1f41fa0d6856f8abb0a6324821532e0ccc
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How to Advocate for Yourself in Your Job Search and Career

How to Advocate for Yourself in Your Job Search and Career

Join Rob S. Kim — a LinkedIn Top Voice and career educator who helps people overcome barriers and communicate more effectively at work — as he sits down with LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman on the podcast "Get Hired". Learn to advocate for yourself.

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About Shefik

Celebrating over 25 years in the entertainment industry, Shefik held senior-level positions at many Fortune 500 companies and celebrated brands, including IBM, NBCUniversal, and MTV World. He currently serves as a Technical Lead at NBCUniversal. His work was featured in television broadcasts and video productions for TIME, The Washington Center, "Unsung" (TV One), and Broadway World. He is currently the Executive Producer and Host of the nationally syndicated radio show "Shefik presents Invocation", which is broadcast on over 20 terrestrial radio stations and frequencies throughout the United States, as well as the internationally distributed video series of the same name via Prime Video and other notable outlets.

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Shefik brings demonstrated alignment with enterprise requirements for cross-platform delivery and operations, with a track record of leading complex programs, while engaging senior stakeholders, and executing scalable technology solutions. The following roles represent a strong fit for his background:

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Shefik is a United States citizen. As such, he is legally authorized to work in the United States. He does not require sponsorship for employment visa status in the United States.