:: Are you coachable?

Strengths Stalking

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I know what my top five professional strengths are (for example, selling, positioning companies with strategies for market dominance, making customers feel fully serve, writing material that persuades people to make a favourable decision).

Yes No

I can give at least two examples that tangibly show employers a return-on-investment of my professional strengths.

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I use my favourite strengths in my career on a daily basis.
 

Industry Focus

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I am aware of all my options regarding the industry(ies) in which I can apply my current strengths.

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I can name the industry(ies) I want to target.
 

Values in Synch

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I can name the top five values that drive and motivate me.

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I can articulate why my values are important to me.

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I can describe specific evidence of how I regularly live out each of my values.
 

Transition Strategy

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I can name two-three options that would be a viable career move for me at this time.

Yes No

I understand the trend toward the "unbundling" of jobs in Australia and how to position myself accordingly.

Yes No

I have a "Plan B" in place should my current opportunity disappear overnight.
 

Change Management

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I can point to several situations over the past two years that verify my ability to change and adapt.

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I can describe the strategies I use when facing any confusion, indecision, or fears associated with change.
 

Job-Search Strategy

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I can name the most effective job-search method for uncovering hidden opportunities and getting past gatekeepers.

Yes No

I use a written "game plan" for my search.

Yes No

My "elevator pitch" and "sound bites" describe what value or ROI (return on investment) I bring to an organisation.

Yes No

My resume and supporting documents would score a 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale for their focused message, accomplishments, appropriate keywords, and visual appeal.

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I understand how to convert an employment interview from an interrogation to a collaboration; overcome obstacles in my career that could jeopardise a job offer; and respond appropriately to difficult questions.

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I know the strategies to optimise salary negotiations.

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I'm familiar with how to recognise an interviewer's communication style and suitably adjust my message and mannerisms in order to enhance rapport building and communication throughout the interview.
 

Career Advancement

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I have a 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year (or longer-term) career management plan in place.

Yes No

I review my career management plan at least once every six months and gauge my progress.

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I am actively involved in professional associations and industry organisations.

Yes No

I have a broad, loyal, and influential network of industry and professional contacts.

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I can describe 2-3 new skills I have acquired or challenging projects I have completed within the past year.

My Score

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