Career transition_presentation

The Effective CareerAdvancement ProcessMoving from where you are to where you desire to be! All Copyrights Reserved Bo Burch 2009 www.humancs.com

Key Needs for Candidate to be in“Ready” Mode Positive encouragement and coaching (if unemployed) to avoid making critical mistakes A road map  A process of what needs to be done  What the end results look like Tools and templates to help candidates optimize their “package” Support and coaching along the way  This is brand new for many and most  There can be so much on the line All Copyrights Reserved Bo Burch 2009

Re-energizing YourselfGrief, Fear, Demonstration of a versusand Anxiety Positive Mindset and Attitude Shock  Acceptance Disappointment Anger and Depression  Enthusiasm Retaliation / RetributionThe “Emotional Rollercoaster” is very normal All Copyrights Reserved Bo Burch 2009

Differentiate Yourself with the SAVEProcess – Your Competitive Advantage Succinctly Articulate Value Proposition Enthusiasm All Copyrights Reserved Bo Burch 2009

Your ToolsPAR statements and PAR stories  Problem / Situation / Issue  Action  Results  Financially measurable (very important)  Other metrics are important, as well, with regard to leadership, supervision, creativity, teamwork  Great exercise to boost self esteem  Forces candidate to call out key accomplishments  Insert as bullets on the resume  Very effective in behavioral interviews  Keeps candidate on message in interviews All Copyrights Reserved Bo Burch 2009

More Tools Best in Class Resume(s) Cover letters / Introductions Best Use of the Telephone (the “infomercial”) low cost, very effective use of time Proper and Best Use of Email Handwritten Note Cards (thanking the personal contacts) Project Plan for your Job Search All Copyrights Reserved Bo Burch 2009

The Personal Marketing Message 20 Second Infomercial 90 Second Infomercial Successful Networking and Interactions Set up Informational Sessions Seek effective Mentors Image and Branding All Copyrights Reserved Bo Burch 2009

Networking Dedicate at Least 80% of your Time - Networking Call Out the Sphere of Influence – Circle of People You Know Plan and Schedule Each Day (keep motivation level high) F2F meetings are most effective - coffee Use of Social Networks – LinkedIn Rocks! Check Out and Attend Civic Groups and Key Community Events Breaking into the “House of Hiring” (Getting past the gatekeeper) Job Boards – 20% of Time or Less All Copyrights Reserved Bo Burch 2009

Effective Interviews begin with DIGDiscipline, Industry and GeographyBefore the Interview:Know the company and the position well  Do your research and prepare, prepare, prepare  Understand their business and key opportunities, ongoing projects and initiatives  Prepare your questions for the company prior to the interview All Copyrights Reserved Bo Burch 2009

Effective Interviews Bring copies of your resume and references for each interviewer Ask questions to determine the job “fit” in both directions  What does a routine day entail?  What will be my key responsibilities and how will my performance be be measured?  Observe the work environment and the attitude of the people (see cultural assessment tool)  Sell yourself relative to the needs of the position Conclude the interview with an enthusiastic interest in continuing to next steps. Let them know you want the position. Remember to show a heart of gratitude. (See Interviewing questionnaire tool) All Copyrights Reserved Bo Burch 2009

Job Boards – 20% or less of your time www.emurse.com www.simplyhired.com www.indeed.com www.careerbuilder.com www.careerjet.com www.jobcircle.com www.linkedin.com www.coroflot.com – unique to the arts All Copyrights Reserved Bo Burch 2009

More Job Boards www.monster.com www.jobfox.com www.ladders.com www.dice.com www.job.com www.job-find.com www.job-net.com www.jobsonline.com All Copyrights Reserved Bo Burch 2009

Entertaining the Offer Receiving and Reviewing the Offer Negotiating the Offer Using the “Funnel Method”  Begin with how excited you are  Help me understand statements  Responsibilities  Expectations in depth  More detail on benefits package  Career development  Performance bonus opportunities,  Then get down to the base salary piece last Acceptance and Start Date maximizing a Win / Win agreement for the present and future All Copyrights Reserved Bo Burch 2009

First 100 Days in the New Position Be very respectful at all times of the people and culture Listen and be an active learner – talk little, listen lots Again, be sure you fully understand goals and expectations and when they are to be completed (clear goals, clear roles and clear expectations) Focus on building effective relationships (first two points above) Stay way from saying “this is the way we did it at my former company” . Set personal goals, document (journal) your actions and results Network and help others who are in need of career advancement and development All Copyrights Reserved Bo Burch 2009

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