Some assembly required; dreaded words by most people when they purchase items. The easy to follow instructions are not always easy and some people struggle with this if there are more than three steps and seven components. The some assembly required is necessary to effectively manage your career and can have more than three steps and seven components. Remember your goal here is to be where you want to be when you want to be...

When you are recruiting, you are dealing with people; not purchasing equipment or supplies. As a hiring manager you also have three levels of people to be accountable to: your manager, your peers and those who report to you. Oddly enough you have more control with the staff who you have hired than the staff that you “inherited”. Having a good diverse group reporting to you can make your job and ultimately your life easier....

Look at your existing workforce and see who your “alpha” people are. Your best employees will attract people just like them.An "Alpha" employee is described as someone who:Is good at what they doLikes what they doLikes who they work forHas good interpersonal communication skillsThese people can do much of your "leg work". However, make sure that they want to do it, plus the managers must still make and deal with the final d...

Want ads or job postings are not always the best way to find good people; after all many of the best ones are still employed. However, if you’re going to use them make sure they accomplish their intent. Become knowledgeable of “niche” web sites and “zone” publications for advertisements. Again, talk to your “alpha” staff, they already know the answers or can get them. Take a hard look at the “want ads” or job postings your...

This topic will center on the concept of the work rather than the job. The job and job title are functional terms and can often be arbitrary. Your work is what you actually do and carries the real meaning for your career.Let’s review the “world of work” the way it is now and will continue to be in the future. The pace of change is increasing exponentially due in part from technology and globalization. Companies that fail to...

This topic comes up repeatedly in all aspects of business and careers. Effective communicators are more successful in achieving their goals. Some of the following information on this topic has been taken from a program presented by Dr. Ed Anthony, Trevecca Nazarene University, Nashville TN at NaTEC, Oct. 2005 (NaSPA). His presentation was The Seven Practices of Effective Speakers. Many of his points have been modified to b...

Having a well written document that survives several stages take planning and extra effort. It will have to run the gauntlet through the gatekeepers (human and machine) plus attract the decision maker. The following suggestions are from the past experiences of one who has been a hiring manager, recruiter (internal and external), plus a career coach. Your goal is to have your resume, thus you, get to a face to face interview...

There are multiple networking opportunities out there. Job seekers and those advancing their careers need to increase their effectiveness. Four types of opportunities include;TradeshowsConferences/SeminarsAssociation/Business meetings that incorporate mealsCasual contactTradeshowsThe two best things about tradeshows are that you’ll learn something and that you’re seen as a potential customer. The benefit of being perceived...

Discussing your own compensation in a negotiations deal is different than discussing money for a major purchase (house or car). It’s very personal and the ramifications can be long lasting. This issue is just as critical for those applying for and accepting internal moves as it is with a new hire. Most people automatically think in terms of salary which is the bulk of a compensation package. However, don’t forget to include...

Obtaining that first professional job and keeping your debt lowThis concept contains two main areas:Obtaining a good job with a compensation package that reflects your worth.Keeping your debt low while still in school and establishing good financial management habits.In today’s world of education and continuing education the trend of the “traditional” student is decreasing. More individuals are delaying entry into college o...