👋 Welcome to Week 14 of The Elite Edge!

As the year winds down, it’s easy to hit autopilot and coast into the holidays. But this is actually the time to reflect, plan, and position yourself for a strong start in 2025. Whether you’re gunning for a promotion, considering a pivot, or leveling up your career strategy, small moves now can create a huge impact come January.

Here’s Your Year-End Career Checklist 🎯

Reflect on Your Wins 🏆
Before you move forward, take stock of everything you accomplished this year—big or small.
- Ask Yourself:
  - What were my top achievements?
  - What challenges did I overcome?
  - Where did I make the most impact?
- Action Step: Write down 3-5 wins with metrics or outcomes you can use in future reviews, applications, or interviews.

Update Your Tools of Success ✍️
Don’t wait for 2025 to refresh your professional story. Get your resume, LinkedIn, and digital presence ready now.
- Action Steps:
  - Update your LinkedIn with recent achievements and optimize your headline.
  - Build or refine your ProFolios.ai profile—it’s your video-first career differentiator.
  - Gather endorsements and testimonials from peers or managers before people sign off for the holidays.

Set Your Intentions for 2025 📅
Stop making vague resolutions. Set actionable goals.
- Ask Yourself:
  - What do I want to achieve next year? (e.g., new role, pay raise, leadership skill development)
  - What skills or tools will help me get there?
- Pro Tip: Break big goals into quarterly milestones for a clear, actionable path forward.

Prepare for Job Market Moves 🔍
Hiring doesn’t stop in December. Many companies use the holidays to close open roles or plan ahead for Q1 hiring. If you’re thinking about a career move, get proactive.
- Action Steps:
  - Start your job search with a targeted list of companies or roles.
  - Research high-growth industries like AI, healthcare, and renewable energy.
  - Tailor your resume and cover letters now, so you’re ready to hit "send" come January.
- 🔥 HOT TIP 🔥: Use this new AI Application tool: Massive (it’s like Tinder for jobs).
  - Your job search on Autopilot. Massive finds & applies you to the best new jobs every day. Just set it and forget it!

Build & Nurture Your Network 🤝
End-of-year is prime networking season. A quick "Happy Holidays" message can rekindle relationships and open doors.
- Action Steps:
  - Send personalized holiday notes to key contacts and mentors.
  - Share your career highlights with your network on LinkedIn.
  - Look ahead: Who do you want to meet or collaborate with in 2025?

Pro Tip of the Week: Reflect with Purpose 🔍

Take 30 minutes this week to ask yourself:

What did I learn this year?
What habits held me back? What habits helped me grow?
How will I show up differently next year?

Clarity comes from reflection. Write it down and let it guide your next move.

Final Thoughts…

The end of the year isn’t just about slowing down—it’s about setting yourself up for what’s next. Reflect on your achievements, strengthen your professional brand, and map out a clear, actionable plan for 2025.

Your future self will thank you.

Wishing you a strong finish to the year—and an even stronger start to 2025! 🎉

Warm regards,
Deepali
@elite.recruiter

👀 ICYMI…From The Great Resignation to The Great Stay!

The era of job hopping glory is over, and we’ve entered the “great stay,” where workers are holding onto roles, but feeling stuck and disillusioned. With fewer opportunities, shrinking pay raises, and rising burnout, employees are questioning their purpose, like never before.

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📚What I Read This Week…

I curate these articles to elevate your water cooler or team meeting game! 😃

The ‘Great Stay’ is leaving employees feeling stuck as 'pent-up resentment boils under the surface'

The "Great Stay" is leaving many workers feeling stagnant in their roles, which could spell disaster for HR leaders.

fortune.com/2024/12/09/employees-resentful-stuck-jobs-hiring-market-slowdown

Should You Just Give Up?

Sisyphus couldn’t stop pushing his boulder—but you can.

www.newyorker.com/culture/open-questions/should-you-just-give-up?utm_medium=social&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=bluesky&mbid=social_bluesky&utm_brand=tny

🎙️What I Listened to This Week… (Podcasts)

Podcasts are a great way to spark meaningful team discussions and keep your small talk ahead of the curve…helping you stay elite! 😀

How to plan an epic 2025, without setting goals | Jesse Itzler

Podcast Episode · My First Million · 12/16/2024 · 59m

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-first-million/id1469759170?i=1000680551780

🔥 Elite Job Drops 💼

As your Elite Recruiter, I’m delivering exclusive job opportunities you won’t find on Monster, Indeed or LinkedIn. These hidden roles are trusted to me, and I’m here to share them with you. Let’s cut through the noise—your next big break is right here!

Head of Marketing - Springboard Enterprises | Helping Women Raise & Rise

Springboard is seeking a Head of Marketing to join our team. Springboard is the leading nonprofit accelerator for the most promising high-potential women entrepreneurs.

sb.co/job/head-of-marketing

ZoomInfo Corporate : Analyst - Pricing Strategy & Analytics

As an Analyst for Pricing Strategy & Analytics reporting to the Head of Revenue Strategy, you will be responsible for driving analytical insights and supporting growth initiatives across ZoomInfo.

a.flockity.com/3YPsmBvR

ZoomInfo Corporate: Program Manager III

As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for successfully managing the delivery of multiple, concurrent and high-impact programs that drive revenue and efficiency for our Marketing teams.

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Ace Hardware : Territory Representative - AL & GA

The Territory Representative - AL & GA will build a foundational knowledge of Ace programs, services, practices, and product to serve our retailers.

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😂 Now for a little humor…😂

🔥 Elite Resources

💻 Your Tech Edge: Top Picks to Power Your Week!

❇️ Massive | Hyper-relevant roles at the most exciting companies (it’s like Tinder for jobs)

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❇️ ProFolios.ai — Your Career, Your Story, Your Edge🚀

ProFolios - Create a professional presence you are proud to share

ProFolios is a platform for professionals to showcase everything they do, know and are so they can stand out from the crowd on the web.

profolios.ai

🔥 My Services: Forget Generic — Let’s Get Personal!!

`Real Talk, Real Results: Your Career Coach for Unfiltered Advice and Winning Strategies`

The Elite Recruiter - Getting Your Dream Job

Deepali Vyas, A.K.A. The Elite Recruiter, is here to deliver practical tips and tools to get you on top of the candidate pile and get hired.

profolios.ai/m/elite-recruiter

Book a Voice Note or 1:1 Coaching Session

5-minute or 10 Personalized Voice Note for a Resume/LinkedIn Review, Interview Tips and Job Search Strategy OR a 60-minute coaching session! With over 24 years of executive search experience, 1 million resumes review, 50,000 interviewed conducted and over 10,000 professionals placed! I’m here to help!

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