Monday, June 8, 2009
Reassess Your Career
As the recession continues many people resolve to achieve success and personal satisfaction in their careers. it's Time to reassess your career values
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Friday, March 13, 2009
Set Vision of Your Career
Think about your career and the times when you said "I want." Maybe you said "I want" go to college-and then enrolled in school and completed your degree. Maybe you said "I want" to work for a large or a small company-and you are working there now. Maybe you said "I want" to lead teams-and that's one of your current responsibilities. "I want" is a very powerful phrase. Without it, it's hard to go very far.
Imagine going on a trip without selecting a destination beforehand. What would you pack? How would you get there? Where would you stay? Your trip probably would not end up being much fun.
It's the same with your career. Not being able to visualize your desired result leads to results not happening. Goals are reached when you decide what you want, and then take action to get it. Without an end in mind, you will wander aimlessly; and as long as you are aimless, you will be wasting time. You will feel lost. You will be like a stray leaf, going wherever the wind takes you.
What's a Vision?
My definition of a vision is a visualization or a picture of where you see yourself in the future. Your picture can be one of where you want to be in a day, a week, a month, a year, or even farther into the future. The visualization of your goal is what compels you to move forward. A vision is a snapshot of what you want your career and life to look like in the future. This snapshot gives your journey a clear and reachable destination and provides focus.
All goals are reached in the mind first. You see yourself both achieving that goal and experiencing the satisfaction it will bring you once you are there. This picture is what will help you to persevere during times of doubt. Your picture of success will give you purpose, power, and excitement. Your picture will give you a reason to get out of bed every day.
How do you create a Vision?
Close your eyes. Let your imagination take over. Get in touch with what you really want and what is important to you. Ask yourself meaningful questions. Let the answers come to you.
What Questions will help get you to a Vision quickly?
Here are some questions you can ask yourself:
Once you have your vision, then it's time to make it real.
So, what do you say? You only have one life to live, so it might as well be a life you love!
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Imagine going on a trip without selecting a destination beforehand. What would you pack? How would you get there? Where would you stay? Your trip probably would not end up being much fun.
It's the same with your career. Not being able to visualize your desired result leads to results not happening. Goals are reached when you decide what you want, and then take action to get it. Without an end in mind, you will wander aimlessly; and as long as you are aimless, you will be wasting time. You will feel lost. You will be like a stray leaf, going wherever the wind takes you.
What's a Vision?
My definition of a vision is a visualization or a picture of where you see yourself in the future. Your picture can be one of where you want to be in a day, a week, a month, a year, or even farther into the future. The visualization of your goal is what compels you to move forward. A vision is a snapshot of what you want your career and life to look like in the future. This snapshot gives your journey a clear and reachable destination and provides focus.
All goals are reached in the mind first. You see yourself both achieving that goal and experiencing the satisfaction it will bring you once you are there. This picture is what will help you to persevere during times of doubt. Your picture of success will give you purpose, power, and excitement. Your picture will give you a reason to get out of bed every day.
How do you create a Vision?
Close your eyes. Let your imagination take over. Get in touch with what you really want and what is important to you. Ask yourself meaningful questions. Let the answers come to you.
What Questions will help get you to a Vision quickly?
Here are some questions you can ask yourself:
- If it was possible, what would be different in my career?
- What type of job would I have?
- What would I be responsible for?
- What type of boss/co-workers/team would I have?
- What kind of hours would I work?
- What type of company would I work for?
- What sort of culture would the company have?
- What city would I live in?
- How much money would I make?
- How would I handle stress, my workload, and deadlines?
Once you have your vision, then it's time to make it real.
So, what do you say? You only have one life to live, so it might as well be a life you love!
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Managing All Kinds of Boss and Your Career
There are dozens of careers and each demands a special skill set. However, there is one skill that is universal to all career paths: managing your boss. Without this skill you're not likely to succeed.
We can place our bosses into six broad categories.
Everyone's Pal
This boss wants to be liked, and usually avoids conflict. She is likely to let problems or incorrect behavior drag on until she is forced to deal with it.
It is difficult for her employees because often they do not get the feedback they need to improve and grow. If you are a high achiever, you'll find yourself picking up the pieces for those not meeting the standards. It is easier for the boss to give more work to the high achiever than it is to correct the under achiever.
Self Promoter
This is the boss who is out to make a name for her. This may include taking credit from his staff. However, she is ready to share the blame. Because she is always looking to grab the spotlight, this leaves her little time to develop her staff.
High Achiever
These dedicated bosses are generally the first to arrive at the office, and the last to leave. A boss like this is constantly looking for ways to optimize her department, and to improve her knowledge and skills. They are political people who understand the value of networking.
Because they look beyond themselves, they are open to your ideas and eager to give you new opportunities. They also share all types of feedback, so you know where you stand.
The downside of high achievers is that they cast a large shadow. Often they are legendary in the department. However, they will challenge you and can bring out your best if you allow it.
Roadblocks
The roadblock does as little work as possible. They tend to hire mediocre employees and don't push employees too hard. They love to preserve the status quo. These bosses tolerate mistakes, re-work, and inefficiencies. Ambitious employees or peers are threatening to this boss.
They are called roadblocks because they are seldom promoted, and seldom hire stars. They block the road for others to move ahead. They also hold the department back from meeting its highest potential.
B+ Manager
Most managers fall into this category. These are solid managers who do her best to run an efficient department. They are pretty good at giving feedback, and often offer opportunities to top team members.
They are likely to do well in the company, as are those that they mentor.
In Over Her Head
Have you ever had a boss who seemed to know less about her job than you? Most of us can answer, "Yes." This type of manager is in over her head. For whatever reason they were promoted to a position which they do not have the ability or knowledge to handle.
Don't expect much guidance from this manager. And, she probably does not have much clout among her peers and senior management or partners.
The good news is you have tremendous opportunity to take on some of her responsibilities, and possibly accompany her at high-level meetings. A manager like this will welcome your discreet support.
Importance of delivery style and timing
Have you categorized your boss? Now we know her work and management style. Let's take a look at two more important things to know. Personality type and timing can greatly affect your message, and your relationship.
Is your boss more logical or emotional? If your boss is highly logical, you won't want to rush to her with your exciting new proposal unless you've researched it completely. On the other hand, if your boss is emotional you'll need to capture her attention with an energetic pitch. When communicating with your boss, match your delivery style with her style.
Don't underestimate the importance of timing. Does your boss treasure an undisturbed hour each morning? Be observant and work around her schedule. Bad timing can kill even the best idea.
How can you relate to each boss type?
Everyone's Pal
When your boss does something good, give her sincere praise.
Be an information resource for her, especially regarding interdepartmental issues. She'll appreciate inside information.
Make her look good. She takes pride in her reputation. Look out for chances to give her honest kudos at office meetings, in newsletters and in front of clients.
Since she is not likely to give you direct criticism, ask her for development advice.
Relationships are important to her. Be honest and loyal at all times.
Bottom line: Encourage feedback and solicit assignments to help you build your career.
Self-Promoter
You are just a satellite around this boss. Find ways to increase her political capital.
Look for opportunities for bylines in industry publications, and offer to help with the research.
Recommend her for conference panels and awards.
Acknowledge when she does something noteworthy.
Ask her for advice.
Bottom Line: Even though you have become a part time PR machine for your boss, don't forget to take care of yourself. Continue to enrich yourself, network and be alert for your next big opportunity.
High Achiever
Take her seriously. Be on time and meet deadlines.
Ask for challenging assignments.
Anticipate needs within your job and your team and take charge.
Become an expert. Offer to share your knowledge with the team.
Offer to "back up" your boss when she is on vacation.
Bottom Line: High achievers appreciate initiative and commitment to the team goals.
Roadblock
This person can be easily threatened. Put this boss at ease by showing her that she is in charge and you are here to make her life easier.
Keep her informed of office news and competitor data.
Volunteer to take on challenging assignments that may be bogging her down.
Build a network outside your department. Try working on a task force or other corporate initiative that crosses department lines. If you hit a dead end under this boss, you'll need other avenues to explore.
Bottom Line: Expand your knowledge and skill base without intimidating your boss. Know when you've hit a roadblock and be ready to move on.
B+ Manager
This manager is busy. If you can identify current problems and solve them, you'll be valued.
Keep track of these problems and how you solved them. Remember to bring these up at your review. If you don't have regular reviews, ask for a one-on-one meeting to discuss your performance.
Monitor industry news, including new legislation affecting you and your clients. Condense that information and share the highlights with your manager.
Stay in touch with your manager. Let her know the types of assignments you are craving.
Bottom Line: Save her time. Keep yourself visible. You want to be on her radar screen when an opportunity appears.
In Over Her Head
Be a resource of procedural and technical information. Offer to make a department manual, if one does not exist.
Find subtle ways to support her without threatening her.
Offer to accompany your boss to important meetings. Help prepare the presentation.
Never outshine your boss. You'll look bad in her eyes and everyone else's.
Don't give your boss false praise.
Broaden your network.
Keep your eyes peeled for mission critical projects. Your boss may not be aware of what is hot.
Bottom Line: Don't get frustrated or apathetic because of your boss' inadequacies. Instead, use your creativity to develop your skills and network base.
Here is some all-purpose advice for managing your boss, and your career.
Investigate and volunteer for mission critical projects.
Know your boss' biggest issues, and solve them.
Use "we" statements; create unity.
Know the office protocol and follow it.
Keep busy, but make your work seem effortless.
Be loyal and committed.
Become an expert in your field and share your knowledge.
Encourage and appreciate candid feedback from your boss.
Create your own development plan and update it every 60 days. Share your plan with your boss.
Network, network, network.
Most importantly, add value to your boss, your team and your company daily.
Building a relationship is more than diagnosing a personality type and following a communication model. Your boss is human. Use these tips as a shortcut to a stronger relationship with your boss.
Read more!
We can place our bosses into six broad categories.
Everyone's Pal
This boss wants to be liked, and usually avoids conflict. She is likely to let problems or incorrect behavior drag on until she is forced to deal with it.
It is difficult for her employees because often they do not get the feedback they need to improve and grow. If you are a high achiever, you'll find yourself picking up the pieces for those not meeting the standards. It is easier for the boss to give more work to the high achiever than it is to correct the under achiever.
Self Promoter
This is the boss who is out to make a name for her. This may include taking credit from his staff. However, she is ready to share the blame. Because she is always looking to grab the spotlight, this leaves her little time to develop her staff.
High Achiever
These dedicated bosses are generally the first to arrive at the office, and the last to leave. A boss like this is constantly looking for ways to optimize her department, and to improve her knowledge and skills. They are political people who understand the value of networking.
Because they look beyond themselves, they are open to your ideas and eager to give you new opportunities. They also share all types of feedback, so you know where you stand.
The downside of high achievers is that they cast a large shadow. Often they are legendary in the department. However, they will challenge you and can bring out your best if you allow it.
Roadblocks
The roadblock does as little work as possible. They tend to hire mediocre employees and don't push employees too hard. They love to preserve the status quo. These bosses tolerate mistakes, re-work, and inefficiencies. Ambitious employees or peers are threatening to this boss.
They are called roadblocks because they are seldom promoted, and seldom hire stars. They block the road for others to move ahead. They also hold the department back from meeting its highest potential.
B+ Manager
Most managers fall into this category. These are solid managers who do her best to run an efficient department. They are pretty good at giving feedback, and often offer opportunities to top team members.
They are likely to do well in the company, as are those that they mentor.
In Over Her Head
Have you ever had a boss who seemed to know less about her job than you? Most of us can answer, "Yes." This type of manager is in over her head. For whatever reason they were promoted to a position which they do not have the ability or knowledge to handle.
Don't expect much guidance from this manager. And, she probably does not have much clout among her peers and senior management or partners.
The good news is you have tremendous opportunity to take on some of her responsibilities, and possibly accompany her at high-level meetings. A manager like this will welcome your discreet support.
Importance of delivery style and timing
Have you categorized your boss? Now we know her work and management style. Let's take a look at two more important things to know. Personality type and timing can greatly affect your message, and your relationship.
Is your boss more logical or emotional? If your boss is highly logical, you won't want to rush to her with your exciting new proposal unless you've researched it completely. On the other hand, if your boss is emotional you'll need to capture her attention with an energetic pitch. When communicating with your boss, match your delivery style with her style.
Don't underestimate the importance of timing. Does your boss treasure an undisturbed hour each morning? Be observant and work around her schedule. Bad timing can kill even the best idea.
How can you relate to each boss type?
Everyone's Pal
When your boss does something good, give her sincere praise.
Be an information resource for her, especially regarding interdepartmental issues. She'll appreciate inside information.
Make her look good. She takes pride in her reputation. Look out for chances to give her honest kudos at office meetings, in newsletters and in front of clients.
Since she is not likely to give you direct criticism, ask her for development advice.
Relationships are important to her. Be honest and loyal at all times.
Bottom line: Encourage feedback and solicit assignments to help you build your career.
Self-Promoter
You are just a satellite around this boss. Find ways to increase her political capital.
Look for opportunities for bylines in industry publications, and offer to help with the research.
Recommend her for conference panels and awards.
Acknowledge when she does something noteworthy.
Ask her for advice.
Bottom Line: Even though you have become a part time PR machine for your boss, don't forget to take care of yourself. Continue to enrich yourself, network and be alert for your next big opportunity.
High Achiever
Take her seriously. Be on time and meet deadlines.
Ask for challenging assignments.
Anticipate needs within your job and your team and take charge.
Become an expert. Offer to share your knowledge with the team.
Offer to "back up" your boss when she is on vacation.
Bottom Line: High achievers appreciate initiative and commitment to the team goals.
Roadblock
This person can be easily threatened. Put this boss at ease by showing her that she is in charge and you are here to make her life easier.
Keep her informed of office news and competitor data.
Volunteer to take on challenging assignments that may be bogging her down.
Build a network outside your department. Try working on a task force or other corporate initiative that crosses department lines. If you hit a dead end under this boss, you'll need other avenues to explore.
Bottom Line: Expand your knowledge and skill base without intimidating your boss. Know when you've hit a roadblock and be ready to move on.
B+ Manager
This manager is busy. If you can identify current problems and solve them, you'll be valued.
Keep track of these problems and how you solved them. Remember to bring these up at your review. If you don't have regular reviews, ask for a one-on-one meeting to discuss your performance.
Monitor industry news, including new legislation affecting you and your clients. Condense that information and share the highlights with your manager.
Stay in touch with your manager. Let her know the types of assignments you are craving.
Bottom Line: Save her time. Keep yourself visible. You want to be on her radar screen when an opportunity appears.
In Over Her Head
Be a resource of procedural and technical information. Offer to make a department manual, if one does not exist.
Find subtle ways to support her without threatening her.
Offer to accompany your boss to important meetings. Help prepare the presentation.
Never outshine your boss. You'll look bad in her eyes and everyone else's.
Don't give your boss false praise.
Broaden your network.
Keep your eyes peeled for mission critical projects. Your boss may not be aware of what is hot.
Bottom Line: Don't get frustrated or apathetic because of your boss' inadequacies. Instead, use your creativity to develop your skills and network base.
Here is some all-purpose advice for managing your boss, and your career.
Investigate and volunteer for mission critical projects.
Know your boss' biggest issues, and solve them.
Use "we" statements; create unity.
Know the office protocol and follow it.
Keep busy, but make your work seem effortless.
Be loyal and committed.
Become an expert in your field and share your knowledge.
Encourage and appreciate candid feedback from your boss.
Create your own development plan and update it every 60 days. Share your plan with your boss.
Network, network, network.
Most importantly, add value to your boss, your team and your company daily.
Building a relationship is more than diagnosing a personality type and following a communication model. Your boss is human. Use these tips as a shortcut to a stronger relationship with your boss.
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Monday, February 9, 2009
Networking Is Everything at This Time
In a Forbes.com article entitled “How to Headhunt the Headhunters”, a recruiter is quoted as saying that he gets about 100 résumés a week, but rarely looks at any of them. What? A recruiter that doesn’t even look at the resumes he is being sent? How can that be? That’s because the number of unsolicited resumes a recruiter receives grows exponentially as more and more people become un-employed. And that means there isn’t enough time in the day to work on making matches between clients and candidates whose resumes they sought and the numerous resumes that come in – many of which aren’t in their area of specialty. Recruiters do want to know about you, you just need a new way of getting in front of them.If sending unsolicited resumes isn’t going to work, there is something else you can do to get seen by hiring companies AND recruiters. Fortunately it’s the same thing – networking. Over the years, there have been hundreds of articles on the internet about networking but the current economical climate creates a whole new level of importance. It’s no longer about networking on your own and if that doesn’t work out then you turn to a recruiter, it’s about networking even to get to the recruiter while simultaneously networking on your own to get to hiring managers. To understand the basics of networking read The Practical Guide to Networking.
Professional Networking Sites
If you haven’t heard of LinkedIn.com, you need to pull up a browser and jump on immediately. It’s the leading professional networking site that can put you in touch with many many people in your field. According to an article in Chief Executive Magazine online, membership in professional networking sites is expected to soar as the economic downturn continues, and a Time.com article notes that LinkedIn is signing up 1 new member every second. That’s a lot of people out there networking where you are not.
On business networking sites, you can join interest groups with whom you can network to find out who is hiring, ask a question to people in your network to find out what’s happening in your industry’s job market, and you can view job posting by companies whose employees are on the site. You can also locate people at the hiring level for your specialization and introduce yourself to them.
Social-Networking Sites
Believe it or not, social networking sites can be a very helpful job search tool. Sites like Facebook have Marketplace sections where they list jobs, but more importantly, you can tap into your network of friends to spread the word about your job search. The more people that know what you are looking for, the better the chance your name will come up in conversation at the right time. People want to help. But remember, you have to be very careful about the content you put up on these sites because Social Networking Can Damage Your Job Search, If You Let It.
Blogs
According to BlogCatalog, there are 1,916 Career and Job Blogs. Some of them useless and some of them gold. If you search for your area of specialization, such as “engineer”, you will find blogs in your field. Blogs are a great place to find out what is happening in your industry. Connect with people in your field, look to see who is commenting on the blogs – are they working at a company you want to work for? You can’t be afraid to introduce yourself.
Helping Others Network
A down economy is an even more important time to make sure you are helping others network as well. Try to approach meeting anyone as an opportunity to learn something about an interesting person and maybe put two people in touch who can help one another. Keeping eyes and ears open for opportunities to help connect other people will earn you points that you can redeem later but more importantly, it will make you feel good about yourself, your professionalism and your own career.
Networking is by no means new, but the economic landscape and technological developments have brought the methodology and importance to the forefront of career development. Even if you are not currently looking for a job, in this economy, you should always be making contacts. You never know, with the contacts that you make, you may be able to help a friend – or yourself.
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Trickie Trick To get New Job
Unemployment numbers are looking pretty bleak. Everyday the news seems to bring more stories of large and small companies alike laying off thousands of workers. As of this writing in January 2009 we are looking at a pretty tight job market. I saw a newswire story about a job fair for one company held in suburban Detroit. Four thousand people showed up for the one day event. I know due to the downturn in automotive sales that their region is hurting, but the job outlook seems to be pretty bleak just about everywhere. In this kind ofcompetitive market, what can one due to stand out among all the other jobseekers? Here are 2 job hunting strategies that will make you stand out.(1) Your own website. Everyone puts their resume on line now, and so everyone has an email address and maybe a profile page at the large job posting portals. You should be using Facebook and Myspace to network in your industry, but not everybody has their own website. I think this is especially important if you are looking for any type of technical work. I would suggest you get a dot com domain name that includes your own name in it. Like bobsmithaccountant.com or technicalwriterbillgates.com Anything that includes your name. Get your name if it is available. Go to someplace like godaddy.com to purchase a domain name. Go someplace like hostgator.com for a cheap hosting account. There a a lot of tutorials about buying domains and c panel hosting on line. Twenty dollars will get you going. Use 1 of the millions of templates available and learn how to customize it a little. Hire an inexpensive web designer if you can afford it. Instead of the usual pages found in a business website, you can have a pages for education, accomplishments, your family life, goals, work history...anything that might tell a potential employer about you. Tailor your web design to the type of job you are looking for. An engineer will want their site to look clean and functional. A floral designer will want a more artistic design. Then you can plaster your web name everywhere on line that allows a link. Include it on your resume and Read the next strategy here.
(2) Send a useful item with your name and or domain name on it to prospective employers. This is like personal advertising. I am stealing a page from the advertising industry here. Millions of businesses advertise themselves by putting their names on matchbooks, pens, calenders, shoe horns, key chains, hats, mouse pads, almost any item you can think of. I think this works best on a local level. Let's say you are a jewelry salesman looking for a job. Buy customized eye loupes or diamond tweezers or polishing cloths with your name, number and job title printed on them. Include your website address if you followed step 1 above. Then simply stop by every jewelry store in your area, ask for the manager, introduce yourself and leave the gifts and your resume. Easy.
If you are a SAP Trainer, or other software professional, mouse pads work very well. You need to tailor the items you are dropping off to the industry, but pens and mouse pads work almost anywhere. Are you a landscaper? How about work gloves with a little label sewn to it? I can think of dozens of items for almost any type of job. If you don't have the bucks, how about a $5 pizza with your resume taped to it. Drop it off at lunch time. I bet they read your resume. These are just 2 ideas to help get your creative juices flowing. Now get out there and get that job!
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Manage Your Career in Recession....be Positive
Recession, Recession the word is everywhere. When we hear this word we automatically think job losses and economic doom. It is all around us, the TV, websites and radio are all reporting stories of financial despair. What officially is a recession? A recession is the extended decline in the gross domestic product (GDP), typically two consecutive quarters. You may be wondering, if businesses are experiencing a decline, are they willing to hire? Is now the time for me to begin a job search and start a new career? Though hearing the word and thinking of the consequences stemming from the recession can be scary, rest assured there are still reasons to keep a positive outlook in a job search.Over the next five years, 76 million baby boomers are expected to retire leaving large vacancies in the management ranks across many industries. According to The Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the areas expected to lose the most employees are Education, Healthcare, Manufacturing and Engineering. The expected shortage from the boomers departure will have a profound effect on the availability of jobs. Even with a recession, many of these retirements will still happen, and jobs will still be available.
There is more good news. Based on activity within the FPC system nationwide, biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, along with environmental, security and international business are just some of the areas with strong job activity.
Let’s take a look at steps you can take in your job search during an economic downturn.
1. Research your industry. Is your field growing or decreasing? Have job functions been removed? There are a number of online resources that can provide projections for specific areas. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics (http://www.bls.gov),The Wall Street Journal (www.wsj.com), Barron’s (www.barrons.com), and Financial Times (www.ft.com) are a few sources. Look to your industry associations for information. They can tell you what is happening in your industry and give you a better idea of what the job market looks like. There are also a number of industry and business blogs which you can locate using a blog directory
2. Stay Flexible. If you are particularly interested in changing positions now, maintaining a flexible attitude toward transitioning your skills into a new area will help you broaden your reach and make you more marketable.
3. Evaluate your expertise. Have you expanded on your skills over time? What can you offer that others cannot? Are your skills transferable into another industry that is projected to stay strong?
4. Network. By networking you can find out about job openings that are not advertised. If you are hesitant about networking, read our article entitled “The Practical Guide to Networking.” The article is designed to help those people who do not feel particularly skilled at networking. Seeking informational interviews through networking is a way to get the word out about your job hunt and get some assistance from the inside.
5. Always have your resume ready. FPC has devoted an entire section of the website to resume writing, from writing an effective resume, and tailoring your resume, to not getting lost in a company’s database.
6. Partner with an expert. Find a mentor who can lead and support you through the process. A recruiter or a career counselor can help position you for a successful hunt. Recruiters also have access to positions that are not advertised to the general public and can highlight your achievements to potential employers.
7. Help others with their career search. Anyone who reaches out to help others network for their job search is more likely to receive reciprocal assistance. Whether you are looking for a job or not, always lend a hand to those you know are seeking networking help.
8. Maintain Your Online Presence. In today’s job market, it is vital for candidates to be cognizant of their online presence. This means knowing what a potential employer will find if they google your name. You do have some control over this, so make sure you put some effort into branding yourself online. This can mean a profile on the professional networking site LinkedIn, or social networking sites like Facebook, or any other place your name appears online where you have the opportunity to sell your qualifications. Read the article entitled “Social Networking Can Damage Your Job Search” for more information on managing your online presence.
Taking these steps will make you more marketable and competitive in your search.
It’s also important that you lay the groundwork now for a successful search. That means, taking steps where you are now to pack your resume with accomplishments will help you stand out in the crowd. Some of the things you can do within your current company to help your job search include:
1. Seek ways to cut costs. Find areas of waste within your company. Suggest ways of efficient spending in the workplace.
2. Increase your visibility. Be noticed in positive ways. Leave a great impression each day with co-workers and supervisors.
3. Go above and beyond. Work beyond your job title and description. Volunteer for additional responsibilities that can be highlighted on your resume.
4. Skill advancement. Take a few classes or attend career enhancement workshops. You can also take online software classes – often for free. Even if you don’t use a given software at your company, learning an industry standard software is very important.
5. Keep a positive attitude. Be professional at all times. Be a team player and promote a positive morale within the office. People remember this, and you will need your coworkers to provide glowing references to potential employers. A disgruntled employee rarely gets a positive reference.
If you’re not working in a promising career field, focus on your skills that can be used in other industries and consider changing your career path if necessary. Plan your next move, network and research different industries to find your niche. There are many tools online that can help.
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