Friday 22, May 2009
ISSN:1835-8551
Volume XXXVII, Issue 54
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Welcome to another issue of Career Communiqué x-Press, and especially a warm ‘hello’ to all of our new subscribers. We consider it a real privilege to have you join us! Please drop me an email to let me know how we can continue supporting you.
What a week we’ve had here in Australia with the annual National Career Development Week (NCDW) involving over 500 career-related events – of which three were ours.
Here’s a picture of Keith Keller (my co-host on CareerCommuniqueRadio.com) and me, launching the week on our weekly radio show, adorned with NCDW branded hats and T-shirts. We also conducted three webinars throughout the week, which were all selected by representatives of the Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA) to be among the elite 26 lead events. A real thrill for us!
Anyway, onto this issue’s article:
Top ten effective habits of a highly successful networker
With a tightening job market numerous job seekers have increased their networking endeavours with the hope of tapping into the hidden job market, where 70-80% of unadvertised opportunities are located. Unfortunately however, many people are setting themselves up for networking burnout due to ineffective networking strategies. Avoid networking burnout by following the top ten effective habits of a highly successful networker outlined in this fortnight’s article.
Surviving a
Redundancy:
10 tactics to get you and your career back
on track:
Loosing your job can be a frightening
situation, particularly if you have been out
of the job market for some time and unsure
about the whole job search process.
Never before
has it been more important to have a
professional marketing document (your resume), a
clear job search plan and action plan to support
you in re-entering the job market with
confidence. And, of equal importance is that you
maintain a positive mind-set throughout your job
search – something that’s becoming difficult to
maintain with all the negative imagery being
portrayed by the media.
This webinar will identify key
job search strategies to ensure you're able to
survive and thrive within a tightening job
market.
Bringing
you empowering career
related topics to support you in accelerating your level of success in the job market and the workplace
across the globe.
Co-hosted by Annemarie Cross and Keith Keller. When: Every Monday
at 8.00am AEST
Where:
www.careercommuniqueradio.com
Next show: Monday 25th
May 2009
Topic: The Value of Volunteering to accelerate your job search and your career
Join Annemarie Cross and Keith Keller as they interview special guest Marleen Graham from Atlanta. They’ll be discussing Marleen’s experiences of the job search and how volunteering has really helped her accelerate her growth both personally and professionally, while also impacting positively on her overall employability levels
JMarleen will also be joined by Mark Latham - Chief Operating Officer for TechBridge and Jeanne Artime - Director of Computers for Youth. Mark and Jeanne will talk further about the value of volunteering for job seekers who wish to gain experience in their field of interest.
And, remember to pop across and join us at our Career Communiqué Radio Community page at: www.careercommuniqueradio.com
Top ten effective habits of a highly successful networker
With a tightening job market numerous job seekers have increased their networking endeavours with the hope of tapping into the hidden job market, where 70-80% of unadvertised opportunities are located.
While networking should be an integral part of your search (and overall career management) efforts there are some secrets which can make a significant difference between not really generating much success and the potential for networking burnout in comparison to building influential and productive relationships that open the doors to potential job opportunities.
To avoid networking burnout, ensure you’re adopting the top ten effective habits of highly successful networkers:
Is clear on their job/industry target and can clearly articulate this when seeking support or communicating with members of their network.
Has a clear understanding of their personal brand, their unique selling proposition and can professionally communicate their brand both in person and in online networking opportunities.
Has up-to-date personal marketing material, (which can include professional resume, bio, leadership addendum, web portfolio, personal blog, and profiles on multiple social networking platforms) that highlights achievements and value offered to a potential employer.
Is able to speak confidently (not arrogantly) about their strengths and successes so that potential hirers are able to grasp the WIIFM (what’s in it for me – the company) should they be lucky enough to have you on their team.
Has a powerful and memorable ‘marketing pitch’ that can be utilised as an introduction to networking events and that question ‘So what is it that you do?’
Has a written strategic networking plan that encompasses regular attendance of both online and offline networking activities that allows them to continually expand and leverage a diverse personal network.
Utilises a network management system to effectively track their networking endeavours and important information about each member of their network.
Adopts a ‘giver’s gain’ approach regularly sharing relevant information with people in their network. They continually nurture their network as part of their long-term career management plan and not just when seeking new job opportunities.
Knows how to frame and deliver the right questions to whom they are speaking to enable ongoing expansion of their network or an opportunity to speak to a key decision maker.
Surrounds themselves with positive and supportive people who continue to strengthen and enhance the enthusiasm they portray during their job search activities. This is in complete contrast to being surrounded with nay-sayers who can seriously undermine your enthusiasm and ultimately your job search outcomes.
If you’ve ticked all ten areas, then congratulations – you’re a highly successful networker and are communicating your brand professionally and prominently in readiness for when that ideal job opportunity presents itself.
If, on the other hand you haven’t ticked all ten areas, then my suggestion would be to select, work on and integrate one new area each week into your networking plan so that you too can become a ‘star’ networker.
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
Dear Annemarie Do you have any suggestions how I could make a career change over to a Research Analyst role, or incorporate it with my 10 years Information Technology experience? -- Marleen G.
Dear Marleen,
Whenever considering a career change, one strategy I like to adopt is the principle of ‘starting with the end in mind’. This involves finding out specifically what your target role entails, the [minimum] qualifications required, the person specifications/characteristics, any other helpful information and then planning out the steps you need to take to get you there.
In your research it’s important to find out whether:
you need to undergo further professional development and if so what is recommended;
does this require extensive study or could you complete shorter courses to build on your existing knowledge, qualifications and experience?
there is necessary demand and opportunities in this field; and
you have the qualities, characteristics and talents hirers will be looking for
Gather further information about the role and industries by sourcing people already working in the role and conducting informational interviews. Also consider:
Speaking to lecturers/tutors teaching courses in this field; or educational institutions who should be able to provide further information and/or additional people/organisations you could speak to;
Seeking professional organisation’s (that Research Analysts are members of) and consider adding them to your network. They will certainly be able to provide you with further information and possible contacts.
Once you have an understanding of what is required then you can map out a plan of action steps you need to take to get you to your ultimate goal of becoming a Research Analyst.
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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