a review of the learning space and hiring landscape career development sig
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A Review of the Learning Space and Hiring Landscape
Career Development SIG
Welcome/Introduction
"Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit."
— Conrad HiltonHilton Hotels
Agenda
1. Observations and Trends
2. Trends in the Learning Space
3. Employment 2015
4. Job Search
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Quick Survey – Help me get to know you
Are you currently:a) 1-5 years experienceb) 6-10 years experiencec) 10+ years experience
Observations
“Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.”
— John Quincy Adams
A. The Economy
Since March 2009: S&P 500 has climbed ~200% NYSE is >165% NASDAQ is up >260% Dow Jones Industrial Average up >165%.
Oil prices at historic lows Small businesses weighing
“consequences” of growth Looming vulnerabilities
1. Observations and Trends
B. Employment
Unemployment rate: 5.5% Shift in supply and demand Increasing salaries and rates Faster hiring cycle time Greater reliance on temporary and contract hiring Part-time hiring on the rise
1. Observations and Trends
C. The Workplace
Cash conservation Do more with less and faster Maintain highly productive, flexible and adaptive
workforce On-site/off-site flexibility
1. Observations and Trends
Trends in the LearningSpace
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”
— Benjamin Franklin
2. Trends in the Learning Space
Consolidation of traditional Learning and HR organizations
Learning silos remain Expansion of Talent Management and Talent
Development Hire to Fire perspective Performance Management Emergence of Brain Theory and Neuroscience
A. Shift in the Learning Space
B. Learning Technology Trends
2. Trends in the Learning Space
Integration of LMS and Talent Management platforms
Shift from enterprise to Cloud/SaaS Rapid application development
(Captivate/Storyline) Gamification Social learning m-Learning
C. Emerging Skill Set
2. Trends in the Learning Space
Blending of Traditional L&D and TD Foundations in ALT and ID Familiarity with blended learning methods Familiarity with OD/TD disciplines Hire to fire
Performance consulting orientation Video production/scriptwriting
D. A New Paradigm
2. Trends in the Learning Space
Source: Marc Rosenberg, Learning Solutions Magazine
Learning and Performance Ecosystem
Employment 2015
“The harder I work the more I live.” — George Bernard Shaw
3. Employment 2015
A. So How Is It Out There?
Continued recovery Permanent staffing has increased Consulting staffing remains strong Shifting supply and demand impacting
employers Salaries and consulting rates are
continuing to increase Talent market tightening
3. Employment 2015
B. So Where Is The Activity?
Most industries Healthcare remains strong Replacement/Back-fill requirements Talent Management Learning Technology/Infrastructure
(oversee new deployment initiatives)
3. Employment 2015
C. So Where Is The Demand?
Instructional design eLearning design and development Learning technology (technical) Activation support Performance management CLO to the business
3. Employment 2015
D. What Do Hiring Managers Want?
The core competencies Grounding in ID and ALT Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills Proven ability to learn new technologies quickly
Big picture focus Impressive portfolio “Get the job done no matter what” mentality Commitment, passion, and honesty To be satisfied - with no surprises
3. Employment 2015
E. Identifying the A++ Learning Professionals
Purposeful career Preparation Confidence The right questions Client satisfaction orientation Quality of their network
Job Search
“Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.”
— John Quincy Adams
4. Job Search
A. Getting Ready for Your Job Search
What’s next and why? Have dissatisfactions been addressed? Assessing your marketability Preparing your portfolio Mobilizing your network Doing your research
4. Job Search
B. Recruiters and What You Need To Know
Odds are that they may not be able to help you
They are busy; 10-15 seconds may be all you get
They may not know what you really do for a living
They rely heavily on Resume Repositories Most do not read cover letters
C. Become a Resume Writing Expert
CUSTOMIZE ALL RESUMES where the job is known
Answer the following questions: What relevant experience do I have for this job? Is my resume properly weighted to stress the skills
and experience required in the job description?
Customization methods Objective matches the Job Description Summary section highlights relevant experience Bulleted lists in order of importance Use the same words contained in the Job Description
4. Job Search
D. Online Sites
Learn to love and leverage your LinkedIn account
Society career pages Employer career pages Job board sites
4. Job Search
E. Professional Society Sites
Take full advantage of your membership: Access the national and local chapter job listings Access the Member Directory
o Approach strategicallyo Approach tactfully
Attend meetings and conferences AND contribute
4. Job Search
4. Job Search
F. The Interview
Be prepared Interview = needs assessment Interview can be an real indicator Behavioral interviews Compensation Tailor your answers Candidates in action Close the deal
Summary and Conclusion
"The future depends on what you do today."— Mahatma Ghandi
