June, 12th - Valentine's Day

In Brazil, our Valentine’s Day, or "Dia dos Namorados," is celebrated on Jun 12th. We chose this day due to its proximity to Saint Anthony’s Day. This saint is known here because it is believed he blesses couples with prosperous relationships.

But how does Valentine's Day fall into a LinkedIn article?

Having a successful relationship is all about taking care of it, and so it happens with your career. There are many times we are so into the loop of usual stuff, like going to work, handling our families, etc., that we just do not have the time to work on our professional side. This will happen more and more if we have been in the same area for a few years, we get comfortable with what we have on our horizons, and do not take the time to work on ourselves.

It is known that if we do not put ourselves on our agenda, this kind of polishing will never happen. So it is more than important that we do it now. Do not wait for the perfect time, class, or book to start, since once we do it, more will come our way.

Besides being aware of our need to engage in constant learning, we also need to be aware of updating our resume and LinkedIn profiles. Even when we are not looking for a new job or if we own our own business, having this kind of material ready will make it easier to take on opportunities that may come our way.

And it also helps us tell our story later on. If we do not register what we do, we forget it. Unfortunately, we tend to think about this when we have to look for a new position, but this should not be like that.

Again, let's treat our professional lives with love, care, and attention. This is one of the secrets to keeping our morale high and giving us confidence for any challenges that may come our way.

Talk to you soon,

Denise Souza - Demand and Supply Chain professional who loves writing about L i F e.

*If you need help updating LinkedIn profiles, resumes, or even for career advice, drop me a line. I can help you.