Career GPS - Navigating the Best Path to Your Destination
1. Career GPS - Navigating the Best Path to Your Destination Al Cotrone, Director Career Development and Student Affairs
2. Agenda Greetings and Introduction How did I get here? Status from Ann Arbor Workshop Interrupt the Speaker, Really!
3. A Different View of the Search There are dozens of companies (in addition to your own?) out there that have the exact ideal job for you, but… Opportunities arise on their own timeline (usually NOT when we want them!) Chances of your bad day being the day your spot is open is slim
4. Also… The %s of cold responses that yield is low Who gets the job?...someone who knows someone! By the time it hits the listing, it’s already filled! Internal is better than external
5. The Prescription, then, is Clear: Start well before the timeline begins and establish a relationship Extend it across the timeline untilthe point where they have the opportunity and you are the warm introduction …So how does one do this?
6. The Program – M Go Blueprint! Self-assess Refine understanding and elevator story (Only then should you) Prepare resume Identify company potentials that “should have” the job you seek Establish 1-2 protégé relationships per week Add each and every contact to your update list (and then update them!)
7. What’s Passive and Why it Doesn’t Work That’s why lists and search firm inquiries are actually passive – even if you do them every day! They ALL look good when you’re passive They make you the outside candidate Why leave it to chance – That is NOT how you got where you are in life today!!!! Taking Charge versus Being Passive
8. Advantages to staying home The job you seek may be at your current employer Go to your employer first Use the search skills discussed today internally You may be able to avoid the “Executive’s Curse” Avoid a vindictive job search Looking over your shoulder Better to ask first than threaten when it is too late (trust broken) Give them the chance to ignore you – they won’t
9. Why is Clear Focus Needed? The impression created to everyone that you come into contact with What is an “interview” in our society? How does hiring really happen? Remember Those who keep options open…don’t Someone who can do anything…can’t
10. Imperative to Start with Self-Assessment 5. HR/Job Postings 5. 4. 4. Develop Strategic Relationships 3. 2. 3. Now! Do your resume. 1. 2. People in front of whom you can be somewhat ignorant 1. Self-assessment
11. Career Leader Version of Skills Career Leader – Different universe of “skills” 8 to choose from: Application of technology (streamlining) Quantitative analysis Theory development and conceptual thinking Creative production Counsel and mentor Manage people Enterprise control Influence through language and ideas
12. Career Leader Reward Areas Lifestyle Autonomy Power & Influence Variety Manage & Direct Security Positioning Altruism Recognition Prestige Colleagues & Affiliates Intellectual Challenge Financial Considerations
13. Al’s Zone Times Spreadsheet Activity List 5 zone times List some skills used in your zone times Indicate environments from zone times
14. Resumes Change from, “Here’s what I’ve done, so what can I be?” or “Here’s everything I’ve ever done – something has got to match” to… “Here’s the ideal career for me, now, what from my past should I highlight to present this image to the recruiter?”
16. Self-Assessment and Resume, then Can help you to know where you should be going Can show a potential employer where you’ve been that’s germane to where you’re going But how to get there?
17. Three Types of Networking Sales Maintenance Career Search
18. Four Types of Stories Four types of stories The truth (too much detail) Elevator story (15 sec) Personal odyssey (3 min) Behavioral Response Elevator (15 second speech) Receptions At this moment looking forward Personal Odyssey (3 min) One-on-one at career fairs, interview opening The journey from undergrad to now through to the future Behavioral – examples in CAR format
19. Protégé Approach (#1 of 2) Not: “got any jobs?” (You actually are not seeking now, so perfect) Rather, seek advice, accept (create) a mentor – flattery gets you everywhere Someone to listen to me!!!! How to be an insider
20. The Update Mechanism (#2 of 2) Sorry, they aren’t looking on your behalf Stay front of mind – how? Still never ask for anything (panhandler) Business reality of the timeline Resume – always - yes But – how do you be the one chosen?
21. The Program M Go Blueprint! Self-assess Refine understanding and elevator story Resume Company potentials X-ref companies into databases for people Establish 1-2 protégé relationships per week Add each and every contact to your update list
22. Don’t Ever Start Your Job Search! HR and the request for an interview starts a clock ticking on a decision (remember the timeline) Instead, establish an ongoing, advisory relationship Be disciplined about regular updates It’s really too simple And it’s guaranteed to work!
23. Imperative to Start with Self-Assessment 5. HR/Job Postings 5. 4. 4. Develop Strategic Relationships 3. 2. 3. Now! Do your resume. 1. 2. People in front of whom you can be somewhat ignorant 1. Self-assessment
24. Alumni Association: http://alumni.umich.edu/jobs Find a Job Post a Job CareerBeam Career Counseling Services Wolverine Occupational Resource Center (self-assessments, company info and more) Regional Career Events – club events Alumni Networks – mentoring Blue Hiring Blue – U-M employers looking to hire U-M alumni InCircle – social networking/career advice message board/job board Career Information for Students Panel of Experts
