Top Voices Job Search 2022: UK career experts to follow

The world of work may have changed for many people in the past few years, but seeking out a fulfilling career path is still a key consideration. Whether you’re starting out in your career, looking to make a change or seeking out tips that will make your applications shine, our Top Voices Job Search and Careers list has UK experts who can help.

Below, you will find 10 career experts curated by the LinkedIn News UK editors. All share their advice, experience and lessons that will help you find success in work. Among them, they cover many aspects of the working world, and share articles, thought-provoking posts, polls and videos – and many of them host regular live sessions on LinkedIn where you can ask questions and connect with other professionals.

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See the Top Voices Job Search and Careers list and share your thoughts using #TopVoices.

Honorees are listed in alphabetical order. Reporting by Siobhan Morrin and Emma Hudson.

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Sonya Barlow, Founder, LMF Network

“Try everything, fear nothing and fail fast.” That’s the advice Sonya Barlow shared for her younger self. The entrepreneur regularly posts advice on finding your passion, setting up a side hustle and securing your next job, with insights into her own experience.

Shereen Daniels, Managing Director, HR rewired

Diversity, inclusion, racial equity and antiracism are key focuses for Shereen, who shares her thoughts on finding support networks and spotting toxic workplaces. Shereen also shares practical tools for career and personal brand development, including a “letter to my future self” activity to help you focus on your goals.

Sarah Ellis and Helen Tupper, Co-founders, Amazing If

As co-founders of Amazing If and authors of The Squiggly Career, Sarah and Helen are evangelists for the non-linear career path. From practical tips on self-coaching, to how to make a career pivot, the pair share advice with plenty of examples from their own careers.

Mayur Gupta, Founder and CEO, Career Accelerator

Mayur focuses on the importance of support networks, both in his work with Career Accelerator – whether leading LGBTQI+ networking or supporting young people – and in posts discussing mentorship and sponsorship and lessons from scaling his startup.

Dan Kiernan, Careers Consultant, Saïd Business School

Dan shares a wealth of insights, sources and tips for early career professionals, as well as people looking to move into social impact careers. You’ll find CV tips, career decision-making and development advice, and job opportunities among Dan’s feed.

Roberta Lucca, Co-founder, Bossa Studios

Roberta’s ethos centres around what she describes as “multis” – people who are passionate about multiple things and have a career that encompasses as many as possible. Her posts encourage people to be “hyper curious” and embrace standing out, and make the case for the benefits of career hopping.

Andrew MacAskill, Founder, Executive Career Jump

Looking to jump into a new role, jump up in your career, or jump off in a new direction? Andrew covers it all with expert guests in his regular LinkedIn Live broadcasts and his Executive Career Jump podcast. Regular topics include fighting imposter syndrome, the importance of the interview (on both sides of the table) and how to manage resignations.

James Mitra, Founder and CEO, JBM

A born entrepreneur, James focuses on scaling up tech and creative companies, and mentoring people looking to break into those industries. His podcast, 40 Minute Mentor, has him talking to fellow entrepreneurs, athletes, politicians and celebrities, mining their experience to give practical advice for listeners looking to mirror their success.

Ellie Rich-Poole, Coach and Mentor, The Recruitment Coach

Ellie’s decades-long career in HR and recruitment has given her unique insight that she shares with her followers and clients. Ellie’s wealth of knowledge sees her posting about everything from mental health and forward planning, to practical tips to become a board trustee and how to get better at networking.

Mildred Talabi, Founder, Visible Women Tribe

Helping women become more visible and progress their careers is Mildred Talabi’s goal, and she has proved incredibly successful at doing so. Her eight-week career coaching programme, along with her book Start Being Visible, teaches women how to promote themselves and grow their professional profiles. Mildred’s weekly newsletter is also filled with tips and advice. One of her mantras? “Your work doesn’t have a ‘voice’ – YOU have.”

Follow any other great career experts? Share them with others by mentioning them in the comments below. #TopVoices

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How we compile the list

Top Voices is a series of lists that have been editorially curated by the LinkedIn News UK team, with the goal of highlighting creators to follow who are covering the chosen segments and/or topics. To compile each list, editors consider each individual’s content on LinkedIn. Specifically: Are they covering the topic at hand on a regular basis? Are their contributions insightful, conversational and timely? Have they built up and engaged with their communities? Do they seek to give and get help vs. being self-promotional? We aim to highlight a diverse set of voices, so that the list reflects the world we live and work in today. 

Who is eligible

Any LinkedIn member who shares content and drives professional conversations on the platform is eligible to be a Top Voice, with the exception of LinkedIn and Microsoft employees, members who have violated LinkedIn’s User Agreement, including our Professional Community Policies, or individuals currently running in an election for an executive, legislative or judicial position.

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New voices emerge every year – and there’s nothing stopping you from turning your own ideas into powerful conversations. Try creating a post to share your expertise or thoughts on the latest trending news, and you may be surprised at the community you find. If you’re struggling with where to start, follow our LinkedIn for Creators page for content inspiration, tips, news, education and more. And if you’d like to recommend someone for a future Top Voices list, let us know in the comments (just be sure to tag them and let us know why you love following them). We’re always looking for new individuals to highlight.

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Reporting by: Siobhan Morrin and Emma Hudson

Managing Editor UK: Emily Spaven

Creator managers: Daniel Markovits, Patrick Shea-Stamford, Ashley Turner

Global Project Editors: Josh Carney and Ashley Peterson

EMEA&LATAM Special Project Editor: Michele Pierri

EMEA&LATAM Product and Engagement Senior Editor: Matthias Bergleiter

EMEA&LATAM Director and Senior Managing Editor: Sandrine Chauvin