human resources careers – not a destination but a journey!
DESCRIPTION
Whether you want a raise, a promotion, a new job or simply more satisfaction in your work, one strategy fits all: not only do you have to do your job well, but you have to get other people to notice it. Learn how to seize control of your professional future and take your human resources career to the next level.TRANSCRIPT
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YOUR HR CAREERNOT A DESTINATION…BUT A JOURNEY!
Sharlyn Lauby, SPHR, CPLPITM Group, Inc.
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SESSION OBJECTIVES Discover what you want Discuss the four steps to developing your
path Learn how to identify opportunities
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STARTING THE JOURNEY
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DISCOVERING YOUR PATH1. Assessment2. Exploration3. Decision Making4. Self Marketing
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1 - ASSESSMENT Take a look at your company
Corporate culture Corporate values Finances Projected growth plans
Take inventory of yourself Current role Current skills Location, work hours Accomplishments
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LEVERAGING YOUR STRENGTHS Everyone is good at something
Corporate Life Independence Consistency Entertainment
Be ready and available
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2 - EXPLORATION Finding your zone
What kind of work do you like? What type of company would you like to work
for?
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CREATING YOUR FIT Identify your transferable skills
What current skills are relevant? Project management Leadership Sales Customer service Problem solving Hiring, training, etc.
List those things that you need to accomplish Two new skills for the year Find your support team (boss, co-workers,
family) Get involved!
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A FEW SUGGESTIONS: Know modern technology Understand the latest communication tools Be familiar with your CEO’s interests
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3 - DECISION MAKING Take risks!
Find safe environments to practice Select projects that will get you noticed
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VOLUNTEERING FOR THE RIGHT STUFFA. Uncovering opportunitiesB. Make your pitchC. Mark your territoryD. Brag…subtly.
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A - UNCOVERING OPPORTUNITIES Don’t volunteer for everything Look at how your colleagues get promoted Pay attention to company goals and
challenges Stay on top of trends
Cost-cutting Up and coming technology
Assignments no one else wants
Bottom line: Choose projects that have VALUE
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B - MAKE YOUR PITCH Once you identify a project, seek buy-in Prepare a proposal Ask for guidance from colleagues Take no for an answer
Your energy and enthusiasm will still be noticed Raising your hand is important
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C - MARK YOUR TERRITORY Be a go-to person for something Share your experiences with others Offer to train colleagues
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D - BRAG…SUBTLY If you don’t blow your own horn, no one else
will. Send project updates Pass along kind words Share the credit
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4 - SELF MARKETING Image Self-presentation Communication skills Interpersonal skills
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EXPANDING YOUR NETWORK Coffee, beverages, and lunches Social functions Volunteerism Mentoring
Don’t forget what goes around, comes around…
And the company you keep…
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BE A LITTLE ZEN…