Tag: Hiring

Recruitthebest Daily Digest- Asking For What You Want

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

‘Hiring managers expect you to negotiate. Done respectfully, it can both increase your earnings and enhance your relationship.’

‘Even if presented with a good offer, sleep on it. Chances are there is something extra- a sign-on bonus, additional vacation time, flextime- that will benefit you.’

‘There are many perks that put money into your pocket at the end of the month in addition to base salary. Understand which are meaningful to you.’

‘As a Switcher, you may need to take a hit on compensation; however, don’t let that one factor override all the positive gains that come with the career change. Money is the only one piece of the larger career-switch puzzle.’

‘Choosing between two solid offers can be difficult. Consider multiple factors such as your direct boss, longer-term opportunities, and company culture when deciding.’

‘Failure is a learning opportunity that is par for the career-switch course! Get up, dust off, and keep on moving forward.’

‘Branding and networking are ongoing activities for professionals. Career management isn’t an occassional event. Find ways to micro-network and make brand deposits to strengthen your reputation in the market.’

‘Take time to slow down and evaluate how your actions are influencing your career goals. There may be things you can start or stop doing that will have a major impact on your success.’

‘Don’t forget how you got where you are. Keep your eyes open for chances to help others attain career success. None of us are successful without the support of others.’

‘Focus on the value you bring to the job rather than the experience you don’t have (yet!).’

‘Clarity comes through action!’

Source:

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

Recruitthebest Daily Digest- Networking, Networking, Networking

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

‘The goal of the initial networking meeting is to get to the second meeting. Networking is a long-term strategy of building relationships.’

‘If you’re not creating ambassadors, you’re not networking effectively. Put in the effort to prepare and do the work for your contacts so they leave impressed and ready to market you to their network.’

‘Everyone experiences a touch of Imposter Syndrome at one time or another. When it strikes, recall your achievements and know that you’re likely on the verge of a professional growth spurt, which is positive.’

‘Be prepared to start your interview with a compelling answer to the frequently asked question, ‘Tell me about yourself.”

‘Close strong with insightful questions, including the key questions, which will wipe concerns off the table and secure you as a viable candidate.’

‘Fear is a learned response- tackle it head-on so it doesn’t become an obstacle in your Switch.’

‘The job search is unfair. That’s true, but don’t complain about it; instead, use it to your advantage as a Switcher.’

‘Hirers are not always responsive. It can be frustrating, but it’s not personal. Be gracious and persistent to get the information you need to keep moving your job search forward.’

‘Keep putting 100 percent into your job search until you’ve signed on the dotted line. Unexpected obstacles can arise so don’t make the mistake of slowing down the search.’

‘Keep the ball in your court. Some things are beyond your control in a career switch, so take a lead role on those things you can conrol.’

‘Embrace the ‘middle seat.’ Your attitude can have a big impact in the job search, so choose a positive one.’

Source:

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