The first activity most people take is to retool their resume and immediately hop into the job search mode. Looking for the same position they previously owned BUT with another company. This is natural and completely understandable because that is our comfort zone and we have to react as soon as possible.
STOP!
You have skipped a few critical steps in a successful
and effective career management campaign.
It is hard to take a breath and regroup. This is the time to assess the situation and bring it into full view. Do you know who you are, what transferrable skills you possess and what skills are in demand, who your competition is, what the business landscape is on a local or national level?
The reality is every day we hear the doom and gloom around us, we have bills to pay, and food to put on the table and for some leaving a job is devastating and leaves them lonely. Change is uncomfortable, the unknown can be very scary or it can be somewhat liberating.
Another dose of reality is while many companies are reducing forces to re-energize, re-invent or restructure on the back end they are hiring the people they need to be part of their new plan and team. There are opportunities and those with successful career management campaigns seize the moment and land the jobs they want.
What is a successful career management campaign?
As The Career Activator SM and strategist I designed The Career Activator System by blending two core principles organizations regard: The Employee Life Cycle and Strategic Planning. The Career Activator System is a straightforward career management strategic plan broken down into four steps, packed with tools and techniques to guide serious career seekers through every step of the career transition cycle from exploring themselves to the finish line of the on-boarding process.
Career Management Campaign Tips
Assess yourself - Take a deep dive into who you are, where do you want to go and what value do you bring to your next employer. Understand what you are passionate about, what you liked about your job and what you did not. Based on this information you will know what positions and companies to target.
Develop a robust Marketing "Me" strategy that goes beyond a resume. Create The PERFECT resume that sells your skills and tells your future boss what you will do for them. Your resume must be reflective of you, your brand and is accomplishment-driven. Companies hire their brand.
Start Networking: Get out there and move around! Connect and re-connect with people, join meet-up groups such as The Career Lounge in Las Vegas and your local pink slip mixers group www.pinkslipmixers.com. Develop an elevator speech that can tell anyone you meet who you are and what you do in 30 seconds or less.
Be readied and prepared to Interview 24/7. Know: Companies who call you to interview want to hire you. The interview is your job to lose.
If you are committed and serious about taking control of your career destiny contact Linda A. Panaro, TCA at 702.269.0738 or email her at linda@metacareersNOW.com to set up a free no-obligation consultation.
To learn more about Metacareers and The Career Activator System visit www.metacareersNOW.com
Sincerely,
Linda A. Panaro, TCA
The Career Activator
Metacareers
re-invent and re-energize your success
