It is no question that TikTok has consumed the lives of many people over the last year. If you aren’t on the app yet, this is your call to action! TikTok is a social media platform where content creators can post short videos ranging from 15 seconds – 1 minute. As you interact with different videos, the TikTok algorithm will curate a page of videos (the For You Page) that are based on topics and content you like, the scrolling is endless!
How Can I Use Tik Tok to Take Charge of My Career?
Although its main purpose is to entertain, I come across valuable life advice, tips and learn something new from the app every day. Today I’d like to share how you can use your TikTok account to own your professional and career development. Several TikTok creators are professional career coaches, past hiring managers, or members of the workforce. These creators have dedicated channels to sharing tips and tricks about making the most of your college experience, finding an internship, networking, and applying for jobs.
I love these channels because the career advice is provided in such a rapid-fire way showcasing all the best practices. If you have a question, some creators will look to the comments and answer directly from their followers.
TikTok Career Content Creators
Here are a few of my favorite Tik Tok creators providing advice to take charge of your career journey! Along with their TikTok accounts, many creators have YouTube channels with more in-depth information and free resources on their websites. Check them out, give them a follow or connect with them on LinkedIn!
Madeline Mann
Madeline Mann is a Talent Development and HR Professional. She is the creator of the TikTok and YouTube channel, Self Made Millennial, where she shares rapid-fire career and job-search advice. Madeline has great free and paid resources on her website, https://www.madelinemann.com/.
TikTok Handle: selfmademillennial
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Rob Cancilla
Rob Cancilla is an Adjunct Professor at the Quinlan School of Business at Loyola University Chicago and a Talent Development Professional. He creates TikTok content centered around job search and career tips to get hired faster.
TikTok Handle: rob_cancilla
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J.T. O’Donnell
JT O’Donnell is the founder and CEO of WorkITDaily, a private career coaching platform. She is very responsive to user comments on her TikToks and responds with honest advice about job searching and workplace communication.
TikTok Handle : j.t.odonnell
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Cynthia Huang
Cynthia Huang is a previous finance professional at JP Morgan who broke into Marketing Management. She discusses the importance of finding a career you are passionate about, and provides lots of advice about making a career transition.
TikTok Handle: careerbabe
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If you are looking for more career advice on TikTok, check out this great article by the New York Times, Looking for Job Advice? Try TikTok.
