Tag: Communicating

Recruitthebest Daily Digest- To Find A Great Job, This Is For You (2)

by Bright Osadiaye, posted in Health & Well-Being, Improve Academy, Leadership, Management, Personal Development, Workplace Learning Report

‘Stepping out of the workforce is not unusual. The difficulty of making a switch as you’re reintegrating will depend on the length of time you’ve been away, your profession and skill set, and the strength of your network.’

‘We are always serving our primary goal. If you’re not getting what you want, chances are you are making comfort or short-term gratification your primary goal, and whatever you think is your true goal is your secondary goal.’

‘You’re always communicating your brand, consciously or not. You need to be intentional and cognizant of the messages you’re relaying, so your audience starts to recognize a brand that aligns with your new career path.’

‘A key part of your brand is your USP (Unique Selling Point), which differentiates you from others with similar skills in a way that is of value for audience.’

‘Your BVP (Brand Value Proposition) describes how you solve your audience’s pain points. It’s also your guidepost for how you choose to express your brand.’

‘Every candidate has potential red flags. The trick is not to dwell on these. Instead, focus on your strengths and the value you bring.’

‘Hirers care about three things: abilities, fit, and motivation. While each has its place, Switchers can have the most advantage over traditional candidates on the latter two.’

‘Your Career Story is what will convince the hiring manager to pull the trigger and make the offer. It should be attention-getting, compelling, logical, and genuine.’

‘How you communicate, including the words you choose and the timing of the information, will make a difference to convince the hirer to take a risk. Practice your messages to ensure you connect with the interviewer.’

‘Keep perspective. The job search is an inherently tough process, but that’s what makes landing your switch to awesome!’

‘Your Career Story isn’t just an afterthought; it’s the information that will seal the deal.’

Source:

Dawn Graham (2018). Switchers: How Smart Professionals Change Careers and Seize Success

What You Need To Know About Your Career

by Bright Osadiaye, posted in Personal Development, Workplace Learning

Remember that you are responsible for your career. If you want to grow your career, you must take action to make it happen.

If you do not do it for yourself, no one is going to craft it for you.

According to Tessa White, ‘If you want something, don’t come at it from why you want it. Come at it from why the company benefits from it.’

‘You are part of the problem. You could have a better work experience if both you and your manager were communicating.’

‘It’s easy to think that everyone else in the workplace can’t communicate, but I’m convinced you are part of the problem.’

‘The conversations you are avoiding are the exact conversations that can give you back a sense of control at work.’

There is nothing as humbling as realizing your blind spot limited your view of the one person thought you knew best of all- yourself.’

‘Every single piece of feedback you hear about yourself, whether neutral or negative, needs to be taken seriously. It’s a wastered-down version of how you are actually perceived.’

‘If your manager hasn’t indicated you are a top performer, you aren’t one. Top talent gets told they are top talent.’

‘Walk through the front door of feedback instead of waiting for it to come to you.’

‘Go where the low-hanging fruit is. Pick the gaps where you can win.’

‘If you want to gain influence in your company, become the expert of your industry, your competitors, and your company. It doesn’t require an advanced degree. It requires only your curiosity.’

‘You won’t have influence until you stop believing it’s everyone else’s job to figure everything out.’

‘You won’t grow in your career if you can’t get comfortable with conflict.’

‘Don’t make the mistake of thinking it’s the wrong job because it’s hard.’

‘The mistakes you make will feel big, but they are a great education you’ll carry into roles where the stakes are even higher.’

‘You have accountability for results by working with people you don’t manage and who may not be incentivized to cooperate with you. It’s like herding cats, except the cats have to actually go in the same direction.’

‘If you don’t champion for what you need, you won’t get what you need.’

If you want your career to grow, you must take action to make it happen. And you can make it happen. Do not give in to fear.