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Recently, I had the
opportunity to look after my
grandson, Christopher, while
my step-daughter and her
husband enjoyed a quiet dinner
together at a local Thai
restaurant. My youngest
daughter is now 14 years of
age, so it was quite some time
ago that I had to take care of
a newborn. I’m pleased to say
that I haven’t lost the touch.
Here’s a picture of my eldest
daughter, Danielle, holding
little Christopher. Don’t they
look cute?
Anyway, on to this issue’s
article:
Surviving a redundancy:
5 tactics to get you and
your career back on track:
The world of work has
changed. Unfortunately, the
one-job-for-life principal
that our grandparents
experienced and their
grandparents before them, is
no longer a reality.
Constantly changing
economies, industries and
technologies have forced
companies to continue
evolving and adapting, which
regrettably has led to staff
redundancies and downsizing.
If you have experienced job
loss, this fortnight’s
article presents 10
important strategies that
will support you in getting
your career back on track.
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Surviving a redundancy: 10 tactics to get
you and your career back on track.
The world of work has
changed. Unfortunately, the
one-job-for-life principal
that our grandparents
experienced and their
grandparents before them, is
no longer a reality.
Constantly changing
economies, industries and
technologies have forced
companies to continue
evolving and adapting, which
regrettably has led to staff
redundancies and downsizing.
If you have experienced job
loss, over the next two
issues we’ll be covering 10
important strategies to
support you in getting your
career back on track. Here
are the first five:
1.
Allow yourself time to
grieve and recognise that this is
completely normal
Losing your job can be a
shocking and traumatic experience. In
fact the impact that job loss can have
on both your physical and emotional
wellbeing and the increased stress
levels this can cause can be compared to
someone having experienced the death of
a loved one. These feelings and emotions
are normal. Allow yourself time to move
through this process and ensure you have
a solid support system in place.
2.
Have a clear
understanding of your career direction
With studies indicating
that 70-80% of people hate their jobs,
losing your job can provide you with an
opportunity to re-examine and re-invent
yourself and take a completely new
career direction to a job that really
inspires and motivates you. In fact for
many people this situation was the
impetus they needed to finally sit down
and re-evaluate their career goals and
move forward in an entirely new career
direction to a job they absolutely
loved. So, what are your career
interests? What are your career values?
If you knew you couldn’t fail, what
would you be doing instead?
3.
Be clear about your
personal brand and continue to promote
your brand prominently and proactively –
both online and offline
I like to think of your
personal brand as your reputation - the
perception that others have of you. Your
personal brand is what make you
exceptional and unique and is what can
set you apart from everyone else around
you. It's extremely important to be
clear about your strengths and the value
you offer, and be able to promote this
with confidence as your continue your
job search. What’s your USP – your
unique ‘strengths’ proposition? Why
should an organisation hire you, rather
than another candidate? What’s your
unique promise of value?
4.
Develop a clear and
professional marketing document (your
resume)
Your resume is your
initial handshake and introduction to a
potential employer. Don't miss a
valuable opportunity by presenting an
uninspiring document that just lists
your job functions and experience.
Rather, create a powerful marketing tool
that confirms your expertise through the
achievements and successes you have
delivered. Does your current resume
state ‘hire me’ by positioning you as an
ideal, value added and irresistible
candidate?
5.
Research the company and
industry with diligence
Find out as much as you
can about the company and/or industry
you are targeting in your job search to
confirm it is the right fit and
opportunity for you. This information
will also allow you to prepare for
upcoming interviews having identified
relevant responses and examples to
confirm your ability to perform and
deliver impressive results within that
role.
You may also like to
consider industries that may not have
been affected by the economy or evolving
industries, positioned for continued
future growth. Identify transferable
skills and experience and ensure you
demonstrate the value you can deliver
within your resume and interview. Your
research may also pinpoint specific
professional development opportunities
you can undertake to enhance your
knowledge and strengthen your candidacy
for this new industry.
How did you go? Are you adopting the
above five strategies into your job
search?
Next fortnight we'll cover the other
five strategies. Until then...all the
very best!
Till next fortnight - here's to your success!
Annemarie
About
Annemarie Cross
Annemarie Cross is a Career Management & Personal Branding Strategist, Speaker, Consultant, Radio Broadcaster, and Author of ’10 key steps to Ace
that Interview'. She also heads the
firm - Advanced Employment Concepts,
which offers powerful programs for people
desiring career success and fulfilment, as well as savvy companies committed to building/retaining their most important asset – their staff.
Your can learn more about
Annemarie's products, programs and
services by visiting:
www.a-e-c.com.au
How do I write a
salary requirement
if I have just
graduated and have
only had summer
jobs? -- Stephanie
Dear Stephanie
With all job seekers at
any level, whether
graduate or seasoned
executive, I would
recommend avoiding
detailing your salary
requirements (or salary
history) within your
resume or cover letter.
A resume is your
marketing document,
promoting your skills,
academic qualifications
and overall value you
offer to a potential
employer, with the aim
of securing you an
interview. While the
discussion of salary is
important, disclosing
your requirements within
your marketing document
is unwise, and should be
left until you have had
an opportunity to
portray your candidacy
to the decision-maker.
Remember, even as a
graduate, you can still
draw upon your academic
achievements, projects
and short-term work
experience as marketable
skills, all of which are
certainly transferable
within the corporate
world. So while you may
not have extensive
experience in your
field, you should not
feel that you have no
real value to offer a
prospective employer
besides your recently
accomplished academic
qualification. Think
about identifying:
-
Projects completed
during your
course, which
could provide you
with excellent
transferable
skills, promoting
cutting-edge
knowledge in your
chosen area that
you can contribute
to the
organisation.
-
Committees and
memberships held
during your
studies,
demonstrating
collaboration
toward goal
achievements.
-
Short-term work
assignments,
demonstrating your
accomplishments
and contributions
to the ongoing
success of the
business
-
Voluntary work.
-
Community
involvement, etc.
There are also a number
of strategies that you
can follow prior to an
interview in order to
ascertain what salary
range you should be
targeting. This
information will also be
useful during the salary
negotiation stage.
Research the
marketplace to
ascertain what the
current market rate is
for the type of
position you are
applying for; with
your level of
experience; and within
the particular area
(State) you are going
to be working. Salary
does fluctuate between
States and cities, and
you need to be aware
of this as well.
There are many
terrific websites you
can visit, for instance:
www.salary.com
2.
I would also recommend
researching the company.
The information you
compile can be utilised
during the interview,
demonstrating to the
decision-maker your
enthusiasm, and you may
be able to locate what
their current staffing
salary structure is.
Researching their
competitors may also
provide you with a level
of salary offered for
such a role.
There are numerous
avenues you can take to
locate this type of
information, try the
company’s (or
competitor’s) website,
or try www.hoovers.com.
By
identifying the above
information, you will
have an excellent
guideline of a fair and
reasonable salary range
to work within, and what
the company should be
offering. Remember also
to delay salary
negotiations as long as
you can at the
interview, and try to
get the decision-maker
to make the first move
in disclosing their
salary range.
All the very best, Drop me a line at info@a-e-c.com.au and let me know how you go.
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