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Getting Promoted: Advancing Career In A Sustainable WayArticle Category : Career Management This getting promoted article isn’t going to teach you any short cuts to getting that promotion. Neither is it going to give you any tips or tricks to win brownie points from your bosses and superiors. The advice you will get here are my real strategies for advancing career and getting the promotion you want. This is the long way, and the hard way, if you will. If you are here looking for short cuts to getting promoted then this article probably is not for you. But this much is true; these strategies worked for me. It will work for you if you are willing to clock the hours. Even if today is your first day at work, I am sure you are thinking about that promotion. Getting promoted is often the ultimate goal for any working person. The strategies here gives you a set of values that will carry you far. Not just for the next promotion but for many more promotions to come. I call these the 3Hs Strategy for Getting Promoted. The 3Hs are Honesty, Humility and Hardworking. These work values once you internalize them will dictate how you approach people and your work. And when done joyfully will even seem effortless. So, there is no need for shortcuts, tips, tricks and hints for getting that promotion. 1. Honesty Honesty is also being true to others. It means being genuine and sincere in all your undertakings in the company. Do not go around politicking and back stabbing people knowingly or unknowingly. These can become a bad habit and before you know it, it would hurt your career advancement. You probably wouldn’t even notice that this habit hurts chances of getting promoted. Honesty also means conducting your work with integrity. If you made a mistake at work, admit to it. You gain more respect from your colleagues than hiding behind it, hoping that no one finds out. Anyone with high personal standards would not want to get promoted by taking credit for someone else’s work. Honesty here is to give credit where credit is due. Admit to the good work you contributed but do not hoard the glory that you had no part in. 2. Humility This wisdom rings true today even in the workplace. Ask yourself, how many times have you wished for that cocky colleague in your office not getting promoted? In fact, you probably did not even offer to help that colleague in times of trouble. As a career newbie or even as a veteran, humility goes a long way in helping you getting promoted. People go out of the way to help those who are humble. When you have the skills and knowledge, yet remain down to earth bosses gravitate towards you. It helps you getting promoted in the long run. Treat colleagues with humility regardless of designation. Everyone has a role in the workplace and each deserves being treated with respect. 3. Hardworking Maximum effort is working hard. To be constantly working smart and not give up on the idea of consistency is to be hardworking. In that sense, bosses look for people who are hardworking. Someone who is consistently delivering the results towards achieving the company’s objectives. Regardless of how you look at it, getting promoted involves consistent hard work. If you are looking at getting promoted, try the 3Hs Strategy for Getting Promoted. Higher positions need people who have high personal standards, hence honesty is important. Humility is important as you move up the corporate ladder. This is because you need to motivate staff and not intimidate them. You gain respect rather than fear. Someone who is hardworking has the tenacity to see that work gets completed in the best possible fashion. These strategies ensure that your career advancement can be sustained regardless of rank. About the AuthorLong Yun Siang or Long, as he is popularly known runs www.career-success-for-newbies.com with his wife Dorena as their way of paying it forward. Their website - based on their real life experiences - provides tips, tools and advise for newbies pursuing career success. Download a FREE copy of their mini eBook titled “Career Success Recipe for Newbies” at the website now.
Article Category : Career Management Career change is no walk in the park.If it was easy, the castle gates would have burst long ago under the stampede of restless corporate warriors. Even with a burning desire to escape, the gritty issues of money and future work loom larger than life. Add in the trauma of a lost security blanket and you’ve got a love-hate relationship that keeps you marching stoically in place. It doesn’t have to be that way. Successful career-changers take one step at a time. Learn a little?make a little progress. Learn a little more. Take a giant leap forward. You control the process from beginning to end. When you’re energy is strong, act boldly; when you’re feeling less confident, slow down. Learn all you can about the process of change?and educate yourself about the most common mistakes career-changers make, too. Here’s a list of the 10 biggest ? and how to avoid them. 10 Biggest Career-Change Mistakes 1. Not seriously focused. Career change is a big and amorphous creature. Like any major life event, it takes consistent focus. Don’t dabble! Jump in solidly with both feet. Schedule regular “career change” time into your calendar. 2. Poor support. Career change generally doesn’t result from just reading a book. It requires a variety of resources and partnering with mentors who are both knowledgeable and objective. Create a “short list” of who could be most valuable to you. 3. Too few clues. To identify new work possibilities, you need a robust set of specific clues about your values, motivational preferences and skills. Start with about 20 ? 25 values, passions, skills and preferences, and hone it down to 12 ? 15 that resonate most for you. 4. Too much in your head. You can’t think your way into work you love ? it requires moving into action ? asking questions, seeking advice, networking, experimentation. 5. Waiting for the perfect time. There isn’t one, so take the first step now. Career change usually takes from one to three years. The sooner you start, the sooner you’ll enjoy work that honors all of you ? body, mind and spirit. 6. Living in hope. That things will change?magic will happen?someone will come along and fix it. NOT!. You control your destiny?one day at a time. 7. Doesn’t take the long view. Reluctant to re-train or take other steps to “wire” yourself for success. Career change is long-term. Bite it off in small chunks. 8. Accepts emotional pain as a way of life. Truly, it doesn’t have to work this way. Loving life isn’t just for weekends. 9. Fails to create financial reserves that can enable change. Try this out — see how much you can cut expenses and keep, virtually, your same lifestyle. I think you’ll surprise yourself. 10. Thinking you are too old. You are not — whatever your age. The average age of my client list is 45; the mean is 48; the oldest is 57; the youngest is 36. Each day, you have a choice about how you want to live your life. Make it one that will give you all the peace and fulfillment that you deserve. Patricia Soldati is a former President & COO of a national finance organization who re-invented her working life in 1999. Now, as a career fulfillment specialist, she guides unhappy corporate professionals into meaningful work — both inside and outside the corporate walls. For more about her background and approach or to receive 5 Complimentary Career Change Lessons, visit http://www.purposefulwork.com
Article Category : Career Management Two weeks ago, I received a newsy email from a former client. Dan gave me the scoop on his life and new love, and ended by saying that while work had improved, he was feeling the itch again to go after career change. He would soon give me a call for some personal coaching sessions.I replied nicely to all his news, and on the itch, I said: “Call me when it’s a burn.” Why this tough love response? I meet scores of professionals who are unhappy with their work. In almost seven years, I’ve never seen an individual make a significant shift unless there is a burning desire to change. You must have a clear articulation of the personal gain you see for yourself at the end of the career-change rainbow ? and this personal gain must be greater than the pain of staying in place. I didn’t want Dan to waste his time, energy, or for that matter, money. So, how do you know if you’re feeling an itch or a burn? Itches are usually situational. A confrontation with a fellow worker?a poor performance review?a disagreement with your boss?environmental stress. Itches create lots of smoke, like “I can’t wait to get out of here.” or “This is it. I’m leaving.” But no focused action towards change. And these “reaction” moments are often followed by patches where work is really okay ? an interesting project in the works, shared good feelings. In other words, the motivation to change is externally driven. It waxes and wanes based on what is happening in one’s environment. All of us have career itches at one time or another. Burns go much deeper. They are itches that don’t go away?they’ve been around for a long time (a year or more)?and they have wrenched your value system to the point that: 1. You can no longer compartmentalize work vs. life. 2. You find it almost impossible (maybe even terrifying) to drag yourself out of bed on Monday mornings. 3. You go through the motions at work ? your feelings are completely disconnected from your work activities. 4. Your energy hits the skids; you get sick a lot or have difficulty shaking a common cold. 5. You may feel hopeless or a little (or a lot) depressed. It’s a significant difference, don’t you agree? Itchers have a quite a few avenues for regaining their balance ?setting firmer workplace boundaries, finding a fulfilling outlet outside of work, engaging in physical and emotional self-care that allows you to better shrug things off. Burners ? you can do these things, too, but it’s probably not your ultimate fix. A value system pulled apart is only mended when there is a re-alignment between body, mind and spirit. For burners, career change is not an option ? it’s a requirement. Take some time off to re-gain your energy and perspective. In this more relaxed state, figure out how to get some help. Your Employee Assistance Plan? Mentor or understanding colleague? Initially, don’t try to solve the entire problem ? just map out a few next steps and give yourself a timetable. Your world will brighten simply as a result of putting yourself in choice and action. Patricia Soldati is a former President & COO of a national finance organization who re-invented her working life in 1999. Now, as a career fulfillment specialist, she guides unhappy corporate professionals into meaningful work — both inside and outside the corporate walls. For more about her background and approach or to receive 5 Complimentary Career Change Lessons, visit http://www.purposefulwork.com
Article Category : Career Management If you left your last job under less-than-ideal circumstances, you probably dread the “Why did you leave?” question that almost always comes up at job interviews. Here’s how to handle it.First and most important, never lie. If you were fired, don’t say you quit.?It’s very easy for companies to do background checks that will reveal this lie; it will probably come back to haunt you. Besides, you don’t want to start off your relationship with your next employer with a lie, do you?? KISS. No, I’m not referring to the ancient rock band or kissing up to the interviewer.燢eep It Short and Simple. Tell what happened–you were terminated, you quit, your job was eliminated–whatever. Do not go into detail unless asked. Don’t say anything negative. Regardless of the circumstances surrounding your departure, don’t say anything negative about your former boss, coworkers or company. Any negativity, frustration or anger you express will only reflect negatively on you.?Stay positive! Tell what you learned. If they want more details about why you left, tell them what happened and what you learned from the experience. This will give you the opportunity to say how you turned a negative into a positive, and how you will handle similar situations differently in the future.?For example, if you were fired for violating a company policy, you could say something like, “I was terminated for violating a company policy that I feel wasn’t communicated to me clearly. I should have taken the responsibility to read all of the company policies and ask questions about those I didn’t fully understand. That will be the first thing I do in my next job.”?Employers love to hear stories about how employees take爎esponsibility for their actions and learn from their mistakes. Practice your answer. You should do this with every anticipated interview question. Develop your answer and practice, practice, practice! Offer proof of your abilities.?Confidently tell them that you can provide references or letters of recommendation to verify that your job performance is normally above par, that you usually get along great with your supervisors, etc.?Make sure they understand that what happened to cause you to leave your last job was the exception, not the rule.
Article Category : Career Management Careers dictate resume format - Different careers use different forms of resumes. When you’re working on your resume, beware of services that try to sell you on just one template, regardless of your target career. That’s because formats of resumes really depend on the industry or position that you have. Lawyers have different resumes from professors who have different resumes from actors.Writing resumes depends on what type of job you want When you are trying to advance in your career, it is very important that you tailor your resumes to be consistent with industry wide standards. That’s because recruiters in your field see lots of resumes. If they have to spend too much time looking at yours to understand what you’re trying to say, you can bank on getting yours tossed in the trash. When you’re trying to change your career, it’s even more important that you resumes match your target industry with the right format and content. You can find sample resumes that will help you get your own into shape. Certain parts of resumes only matter with specific fields or jobs. Don’t broadcast your recent foray into a new career by not paying attention to how resumes are written for that career. Confused about what resumes should look like for your target career? Don’t panic. Find a service that has experience writing resumes in that field. You can find a good one at a job search web site like Smart Job Guides or monster. Change your life, change your career and get a new job! A site devoted to helping you get a new job by education and developing strategies on interviewing. This is a non-commercial resource site. #1 growing ‘get Paid Surveys’ affiliate program - Click Here!
Article Category : Career Management, Resume Standards Down-sized? Outsourced? Burned-out? Wizened up? That’s what I said. Wizened up! Now is not the time to be depressed. Now, is the perfect time to assess your life and what you want to do with the rest of it. One easy way is to explore career options that are complementary to you. Whether you are leaving by choice or have been asked to leave, you probably have more courses of action then you think.Give yourself several, uninterrupted hours to perform this task. Find a quiet, comfortable place to sit. Have paper, at least five sheets, and pen ready. Do not use a pencil for this. You want to put down everything that comes to your head. No erasing or changing allowed. Relax, take a deep breath, and begin. Think about the job you just had. List all the types of businesses you or your company worked with while you were there. Include customers, vendors, suppliers, buyers, and strategic partners. Go to the second sheet. Make a list of all the skills you gained from your education and employment experiences. Don’t forget to include your first paper route or babysitting jobs. If nothing else, it will bring a smile to your face and keep you relaxed. On the third page, itemize your hobbies, interests, and favorite leisure activities. You can make these subcategories on the page or put into the same list. Finally, write down on the fourth page the careers you considered before going in the direction you did. Also, put down ones that you would consider dream jobs. Don’t let anything stand in your way here. Remember the operative word, dream. Disregard your monetary situation, your education, your appearance, age, or gender. If your inner critic shows up, and this is the place they usually do, tell them to go take a coffee break. This is your time to only listen to your soul talking. Finish up the list by adding any careers from comments that people have made to you over the years, such as, “You would have made a great teacher. You really know your history.” Take a moment and look over your four sheets of paper. You did a lot of hard work. Congratulate yourself with a stretch and go get yourself a favorite beverage. But, don’t let too much time go by, no more than ten minutes. You’re on a roll and you don’t want your bored inner critic to find you hanging out at the water cooler, if you know what I mean. Lay your four pages side by side across a table. Take your fifth and last sheet. List any combinations or connections from your four lists that could go together or would be fun to have go together. Your list may look something like this: IT person - tutors senior citizens about computers and email. Boat captain - runs ecotourism tours for the visually disadvantaged. Nurse - owns a wellness spa. Pilot - is an aviation school owner and expert witness. Your complementary career options are only limited by your creativity. This is the time to be open to all ideas and daring in your resolve to consider them seriously. Seek out others who have blended careers or made career transitions successfully. Study the biographies of people like stars, sports personalities, and even military personnel. Many have made transitions out of necessity or desire. Soon, you’ll find yourself moving into a life you had never before dreamed possible. Copyright 2005 Kathy Iwanowski. All Rights Reserved. Kathy Iwanowski, a former cancer nurse and manager, creates art, speaks, and writes about creative living and work. Her articles, editorials, and reviews on art, business, creativity, and nursing subjects have been published in newsletters, ezines, and books in the United States. To arrange for Kathy as a speaker for your next event or to find out more about her work, visit her website at http://www.kathyiwanowski.com
Article Category : Career Management Does it seem that with every passing year it’s getting harder and harder to find good paying jobs? If you think so, you’re not alone in your thoughts. In fact, this is a common complaint that many people have and it is even worse for those that do not have a college education.Jobs are not bountiful right now and even college graduates sometimes find themselves waiting tables for a year or two after they receive their diploma before they are able to find a job. So, with the work force becoming tougher and tougher to break into, what are you going to do about it? Give up or fight back? Well, the best way to ensure you will get hired at great jobs is to attend college. A degree is incredibly important, but it’s not a guarantee for getting a job. Luckily, there are things you can do while in college to beef up your resume and make you stand out amongst all the other applicants. First of all, learn a foreign language. Learn two if possible. If you don’t know right now how important this is, you will understand once you’re trying to enter the work force. Many jobs are requiring applicants to speak at least one other language and you won’t want to be turned away because you don’t. So, sign yourself up for Spanish, Italian or Arabic and become fluent if you want your resume to outshine the others. Secondly, and I can’t stress enough - apply for internships. If you want to be a writer, find a local magazine and intern there for a few hours every week. Not only will this provide you with invaluable hands on experience but it will also get your foot in the door when you’re applying for writing jobs. If you’re a marketing major, do an internship at a restaurant that is just opening or work at a local television station if you’re major is broadcasting. Do an internship for as long as you can throughout your college years. Trust me, this will look fantastic on your resume and will automatically put you ahead of any other applicant that doesn’t have the same experience. Lastly, get involved in your community and college. You might think human resource people don’t look at volunteer activities or hold student government activity with high regard but they usually do. Put any extra-curricular activities like this that you’ve done on your resume when you’re looking for jobs. Employers like to know that applicants are well-rounded and volunteering makes you look like you’re an outstanding member of the community and student government involvement demonstrates that you have potential to be a great leader. If you follow these tips, getting good jobs will come much easier regardless of what the employment rate is when you graduate. So, don’t get discouraged-just make a vow to become the best version of you possible and be confident in your abilities and skills. All prospective employers will be impressed with that and who knows - you just might get your dream position after all! Eva Perkoski is enthusiastic about jobs and is the originator of Fore Jobs
Article Category : Career Management Whether you are networking to find a new job opportunity, gain a promotion, or close a sale, you have two main goals with the networking interaction:1. To be remembered so that when opportunities appear, people will think of you as the perfect person to handle things, 2. To be referred to others who can give you insight into these opportunities. Your overall goal of course is to get a job, make a sale, or gain more business -? but it is these two steps that lead really effective net workers to the jobs, careers, and opportunities they want. What effective net workers understand is that they don’t need to ask for anything except advice and it is this advice they use to be remembered and to be referred. Following are ten tips on how to best accomplish these two goals. 1. Act as a “resource person” and not as a “job, promotion, or sale beggar.” This means show the other person what benefits you or your product or service bring to the table. Be careful not to create a first impression that you are begging for the job or sale. 2. Enhance your self-confidence. Do this by learning as much as you can about you, your products, and your services. In addition, learn as much as you can about the people from whom you are seeking advice. Preparation is the key to confidence. 3. Make sure to meet with the right people, in the right place, at the right time. 4. Remember you are looking for advice and information not a job or sale. It is the information you collect that will lead you to the job offer(s) or sales that you want to attain. 5. Make sure to budget your time effectively. Have a plan and strategy for your networking activities. 6. Listen and avoid talking. Lead the discussion by asking key questions and let the person share information. This is their time you are taking. Show them courtesy and respect by listening. 7. Constantly widen your network but keep it alive at all times (see follow up below). 8. Lessen your risks to alleviate fear. This is best accomplished by being prepared. 9. To get the most out of your networking interactions make sure to follow this formula: A. Prepare before the networking interaction 1) Define your goals for the interaction 2) Gather information on the individual and what he or she is about 3) Know the cut off point ? if you tell a person you only need 5 minutes then only take 5 minutes 4) Prepare 3 key questions to ask 5) Reflect on how you might be helpful 6) Research the person’s company B. During the networking interaction 1) First 30 seconds – Differentiate yourself – Get the hook in, gain their interest – Introduce yourself slowly (give your name plus one relevant piece of information about yourself that is of interest to the other party) – Look for common ground, establish a link – Make sure they know who you are – Make them the center of attention – Show sincere interest in what they have to say 2) During the “body” of the networking interaction – Adopt an enthusiastic attitude – Ask relevant and thought provoking questions – Stay interested in them and what they are saying – Actively listen as they speak – Repeat key info they may say – Take notes (if appropriate) 3) Final 2 minutes of the networking interaction – Create a “memory anchor” ?- something that will trigger the other person’s memory when you contact him/her again. – Exchange contact info – Jot down some notes – Memorize his or her name with his or her face – With the other person’s permission, set up a follow-up meeting if necessary or appropriate – Thank him or her for his or her time – Wrap up on key points 10. Follow up after the interview A. Be ready to reciprocate, i.e., help the other person if possible B. Follow up on all promises/commitments you made C. As soon as possible after the interview, jot down key points of the discussion D. Drop off or send a thank you packet. In no more than 48 hours, follow up with a written thank you note and/or letter. Weave in the personal points of interest the person expressed into the thank note. For example: “You mentioned in our conversation that your daughter Sarah is thinking about majoring in marketing when she attends college this fall. If I can provide her with any advice on how to best leverage her scholastic experience within a marketing program, I will be glad to do so, just let me know.” E. Keep in contact with person. A few weeks later, find an article or other tangible item related to this topic and send it to the person, with an update on how you are doing and that you are still willing to assist the person or her or his colleagues) Dr. Dan Strakal has been an expert on the changing workplace, job transition, and career development for nearly 20 years. He acts as a trusted client advisor and consultant within the corporate sector, government agencies, civic organizations, small businesses, and educational institutions. He also provides business, executive and career consulting, coaching and workshops for individual clients and is the coauthor of and contributor to two books, Better Job Search in 3 Easy Steps and Better Job Skills in 3 Easy Steps. Dan is often called upon by the national and international media as an expert and has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Self Magazine, SmartMoney.com, Computerworld, Diversity Inc. Magazine, Chief Information Officer (Australia’s Magazine for Information Executives), the Radio America Program: News You Can Use, KBS Radio Canada and many other media outlets. He is on the Board of Directors of the Career Planning and Adult Development Network and is a Platinum Member of the Career Masters Institute. More info at http://www.capable-consulting.com
Article Category : Career Management The economy is picking up, budgets are new, positions are open and companies are hiring. Now is the time to rev up your job search efforts. Use these tips to dramatically improve your results. Get on the job boards and make sure you setup search agents so you get a daily e-mail whenever a new job is posted that meets your criteria. Look for niche boards that focus on your profession. Make sure your resume is great. If your resume has been posted for a while and you have not been getting calls, then run, don’t walk, to a professional resume writing service. This is one of the best hiring times of the year and an investment of a couple of hundred dollars to have a resume that gets you noticed is well worth it. Identify companies that you like and focus on opportunities with them. When you find one, see if you can find the name of the hiring manager. Then, after researching the company, call the manager and say something like, “A friend told me you might be looking for a XYZ. I have over 8 years in XYZ and have been very successful with such companies as (NAMEDROP).” Then, and this is important, ask him intelligent probing questions that demonstrate your knowledge. By building some rapport with the hiring manager, you will be on the top of his mind when he is looking at resumes. Network, network, network. Ask people you know who they know and get 2 names from each of them. Don’t make it sound like you will be bugging people to help you get a job, but position your contact as a discussion to get sound advice. Join organizations and meet as many new people as you can. Have personal business cards made up that tell people in a nutshell what you offer. Find small and medium sized firms you’d like to work for. Most of the hiring is done by these firms and they usually don’t advertise prominently. That means you will have far less competition. Go to the library and look at reference books to find companies that interest you. Then craft a good cover letter showing you know something about them and how you might be able to help. Follow up with a telephone call and ask for an interview. If they are not hiring, ask for names of people who are (network, network, network). To get a job today, you need to be aggressive and creative. Follow these steps and your efforts will be well rewarded. Don Goodman is a nationally known career expert and President of About Jobs (http://www.gotthejob.com) a Resume Writing and Job Search Assistance firm. Contact him at 800-909-0109 or by e-mail at success@gotthejob.com.
Article Category : Career Management Most of us are aware that we need to grieve the death of a close friend, relative or favorite pet. We are beginning to learn that other events — relocation, divorce, illness — can also be experienced as loss. Losing a career or business can also be a source of grief, anger and frustration. Starting a new business is an end as well as a beginnig. You may feel as though you are getting a divorce after a twenty-year marriage. Here’s why. 1. Sometimes the career leaves you. The field wants “younger people.” Or you have to change in ways that violate your sense of self. 2. Sometimes you leave a career that seems perfectly wonderful and fulfilling to those on the outside. “The money’s so good,” your mother says, “and it’s not as if you’re scrubbing floors all day. Can’t you just hang in there and pretend you like it?” 3. You feel disloyal. After all, you’ve gained a lot from this career. For the rest of your life, you will view the world through the lens created by your training and experience. You will question assumptions, criticize, challenge, argue, prepare, organize, or negotiate. 4. Friends take sides. After you leave, some former colleagues no longer return your calls. Others try to engage you in a rousing session of “Aren’t they horrible,” which you don’t want either. 5. Those left behind begin to feel abandoned. Are you leaving for a new love, an opportunity that will be livelier, more exciting, and yes, even sexier? Worst case: you’re leaving for a new career that your former associates find entirely unsuitable. 6. You have started projects that you will be unable to finish because your new life has no room for them. Anyway, without your former big-name affiliation, you have no credibility to raise them to a level you can present or sell. 7. Your new identity gains you access to new and exciting places, but people treat you differently. You feel naked without the old title on your business card. 8. The rules of the game have changed since the last time you were unattached. And this time around, you’re less interested in those “how to get lucky” sessions. 9. You spend more time in the gym. You spend hours walking the dog. You try new hair styles, dare to enter an art gallery, read your first self-help book and consider talking to a professional who bears little resemblance to Jennifer Melfi. 10. You’re starting to think, “Being on my own for the rest of my life may not be such a bad thing.” I offer one-to-one consultations on career strategy. About The Author Cathy Goodwin, Ph.D., is an author, speaker and career/business consultant, helping midlife professionals take their First step to a Second Career. http://www.cathygoodwin.com. “Ten secrets of mastering a major life change” mailto:subscribe@cathygoodwin.com Contact: cathy@cathygoodwin.com 505-534-4294
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