Career Transition Workshop Session 1€¦ · Career Transition Workshop Session 1 5 1. Webinar recording & replay 2. Confidentiality 3. Serious situation, pleasant presentation 4

1/31/2017

1

© Copyright 2017 - Career Partners International

Career Transition Workshop

Presented by Cheryl Lynn Dratler for CPI Florida

Session 1

Your CPI Workshop Team

Cheryl Lynn DratlerPresenter

Suzanne MoraModerator

2

1/31/2017

2


Cheryl Lynn Dratler, MCC, NCCC

• CPI-Florida Senior Consultant

• Master Career Counselor and National Certified Career Counselor

• Over 25 years of Career Counseling and Coaching

• Over 20 years Corporate Career Transitions

3


• GotoWebinar Toll-free: (877) 582-7011

• Email the moderator: [email protected]

Technical Difficulties?

Handouts• Download handouts in the Handouts pane of

your Control Panel. • Session 1 PowerPoint presentation (2-up)• Session 1 Handouts

• Also check personal emails, handouts were sent on Sunday, 1/29.

4

mailto:[email protected]

1/31/2017

3

Career Transition WorkshopSession 1

5

1. Webinar recording & replay

2. Confidentiality

3. Serious situation, pleasant presentation

4. Momentum 6 months

5. 2 hours virtual individual career consulting

Special Notes:

6

1/31/2017

4


My goals for you:

• Clarity & Options

• Tools & Tactics

• Strategic Plan

• Confidence & Comfort

Agenda – Session 1

• Overview

• Managing Change

• Career Direction

• Self-Assessment

• Resumes

• Search Techniques

Out-smart, out-step, and out-search your competition

7

JOB SEARCH 101

THERE IS ONLY ONE WAY TO GET A JOB…

To ENTHUSIASTICALLY CONVEYto an employer that you can either:

A.) Meet a Need OR B.) Solve a Problem

that’s not currently being met or solved with resources available.

8

1/31/2017

5


• No one is prepared for losing a job

• Maintain perspective

• Will you consider your current situation a problemor an opportunity?

• Recognize and address emotions

Managing Change

9


How Do You Feel?

Head vs. Heart

10

1/31/2017

6


Shock

Denial

Fear

Anger

What Do You Feel?

Bargaining

Depression

Acceptance

Enthusiasm

Temporary loss of confidence

11


How Will You Feel?

12

1/31/2017

7


• Single most important ingredient to launching and conducting a successful search

• Toward yourself

• Toward former employer

• Toward your situation

• Toward your future

Meta-communications:we all see more than we think

Maintaining A Positive Attitude

13


•Do nothing in a hurry• Recognize that setbacks are temporary

• Don’t burn bridges

• Job search = full time job

A Successful Career Transition

14

1/31/2017

8


• Seek and accept support of others

• Constantly improve your efforts

• Anticipate varying levels of assistance

A Successful Career Transition

15


1. Opportunities are unlimited

2. Career opportunities are everywhere

3. More choices make it harder, not easier

4. Success is your responsibility

7 Facts about the Job Search

16

1/31/2017

9


5. No one is born knowing how to plan a career

6. Career transition principles work.

7. There is no better time than right now to make a change!

7 Facts about the Job Search

17


• Complete “Job Seeker’s Checklist” pp. 3-4

• What is your strongest area?

• What 2 areas need the most attention?

How Prepared are You?

18

1/31/2017

10


1. Getting Started

2. Looking at Options

3. Resumes

4. The Game Plan

5. Telephone Skills

6. Technology

7. Interviewing

Job Seeker’s Checklist

19


What Happened?

• Summarize the reasons for your departure

• Use with network contacts and potential employers

• Brief (30-90 seconds)

• Neutral to positive

• Make it your own

• Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse

Create Your Public Statement

20

1/31/2017

11


• The upcoming closing of the RBBB Circus

• combined with a corporate-wide restructuring

• will eliminate nearly 500 positions over several months.

• My position as ____ was impacted.

• Although I am working through ____, I am starting to explore opportunities.

Creating Your Public Statement

21

Career Decisions and Direction

22

1/31/2017

12


Career Decisions and Direction

Career• Same or Different

• Culture

• Industry/Company

Location • Geographical Region

• Commute

• Relocate

Compensation • Ideal and Bottom-Line

• Whole Package

23

Self-Assessment

Taking stock: why conduct self-assessment?

24

1/31/2017

13

The Match Game

How do you find suitable options?

STRATEGIC MARKETING & COMMUNICATION.

Your Marketing Plan

Your Communications

- The Resume

- Correspondence

- Networking

- Introductions

- The Interview

1/31/2017

14

Personal Branding

• “The process by which individuals…differentiatethemselves and stand out from a crowd

• by identifying and articulating theirunique value proposition…

• and leverage it across a platform with aconsistent message and image

• to achieve a specific goal.

Source: Me 2.0 Build a Powerful Brand to Achieve Career Success by Dan Schwabel

Your Unique Value Proposition

• What’s your passion(s), values , personality?

• What are your top talents/skills/abilities?

• What are your key experiences?

• What is your most relevant knowledge?

• What makes you successful – HOW do you do your work differently than others who do the same work

1/31/2017

15

Skills and Achievements

• Transferable Skills• The Portable “What”

• Personal Characteristics / Self-Management• The “How”

• Specific Job Skills and Knowledge• The Job-Specific “What”

29

Skills and Achievements / Accomplishments

• Identify Target Skills

•Confirm Abilities and Build Confidence

• Focus your Résumé

•Have “Blueprint” for Interviews

•Build your Credibility

30

1/31/2017

16


Sample Achievements:

WHAT-HOW-HOW WELL

$ VOLUME # % TIME• Served as technology lead for all PWB Fabricator &

Module Assembly evaluations, providing recommendations to improve design capability.

• Managed reduction of shortage from $943,000 to $763,000 [2.33% to 2.12%]. Managed all Internal and External investigation programs.

31


This is a perfect time to submit questions about resumes and related documents

Taking a 10-minute Break…COMING UP: Resumes & References

32

1/31/2017

17

Resumes

Chronological

Combination

Functional

33


• Present you as YOU want them to see you

• Display your marketable strengths

• Highlight your value to an employer

• Serve as Guide/Agenda for interviews

• Create CREDIBILTY and MEMORABILITY

About Your Resume

GET THE INTERVIEW!

34

1/31/2017

18


• Heading – Objective – Summary

• Career Summary statement

• Complete “A Career Summary statement”template in Momentum

Components of a Resume

35

4 to 7 Sentences:

•Experience

•Areas of Expertise

•Technical and Professional Skills

•Traits

•Any distinctions

•Relevance is KEY

Creating Your Career Summary

1/31/2017

19

Career Summary (1)

Energetic and versatile professional with a strong

background in customer service and health

insurance. Expertise in data management, research,

analysis, and problem solving. Strong skills in both

mainframe and PC computer applications with an

ability to quickly master new programs. Excellent

working relationships with managers, colleagues,

and customers. A dependable professional with

proven communication skills.

Career Summary (2)

Progressive administrative assistant experience

spanning over 20 years in the telecommunications

industry. Skilled in creating and editing documents,

computer processing, and research. Special expertise

in forms design and working closely with engineers

and managers. Reliable, self-directed individual with

excellent working relationships with vendors,

employees, and corporate administration.

1/31/2017

20


• Key Skill or Accomplishment Bullets to complement Career Summary

• Employment History / Professional Experience

• Company and Position profiles

• Accomplishment Statements

Components of a Resume

39


• How did I contribute to the organization?

• What did I do daily/weekly/monthly?

• Use PAR to generate accomplishments• P = problem/situation• A = action• R = results/outcome

Resume Accomplishments

40

1/31/2017

21


• What did you do?

• How did you do it?

• What was the outcome (benefit to company)

What problem(s) did you solve?

What needs did you meet?

• Your accomplishments are how you convey it.

Resume Accomplishments

41


• Led a 10—state territory; oversaw nearly 600 employees and 175 locations.

• Increased Net Operating Income to $42M per year, %20 of CAGR.

• Integrated a $200M acquisition into the operations in Florida and Texas.

• Led development of best in class safety culture; improved safety record on internal measures.

Sample Accomplishments:

42

1/31/2017

22


• Visual appeal

• Length

• Writing style

• Paper & printing

• Coordinated Heading/Style across documents

• Word vs PDF vs Plain text files

Pointers for Adding Polish

43


• Personal websites

• Visual resumes (infographics)

• Video Resume/introduction

• Portfolios

Questions?

New Developments

44

1/31/2017

23

References

45


Professional References

• 3 to 6 references₋ Professional₋ Diverse₋ “User” friendly

• Strong, focused recommendations from people who know:₋ You₋ Your work quality and experience₋ Your skill, knowledge, and specific contributions

• Ask - Educate• Follow-up

46

1/31/2017

24


•Name of company/person contacting them

•Title of the job and requirements

•Your skills that make you a good fit

•Key points for the reference to make

•Send a thank you after contact

Communicating with Your References

47


Employment Correspondence

Cover letter template

Online responses

Open or blind ad responses

Networking

“Thank-You”/Follow-up

Non-selection

48

1/31/2017

25


This is a great time to submit your questions

about job search techniques

Taking a 15-minute Break…COMING UP: Job Search Techniques

49

Job Search Techniques

50

1/31/2017

26


1. Job postings = 5% - 15% of jobs found

2. Recruiters = 10% - 20%

3. Contacting companies = 5%

4. Online job openings = 7% - 15%

5. NETWORKING = 70% - 80% of jobs found

Key Methods of Job Searching

51


• Use a Plan - Set goals and work full time

• Weekly goals, Daily goals

• Use a planner or calendar

• Many baskets

• Stay focused

• Maintain balance

• Think creatively

Job Search Planning

52

1/31/2017

27


Job Search Planning

TECHNIQUE VS. PRODUCTIVITYPutting the Plan Together

Techniques

A Focused Plan

+ Productivity

= SUCCESS

53


• Search for openings

• Passive job search

• Web-based job boards

• Writing cover letters

• Include salary history?

• Email vs letter sent by post

Responding to Job Posting (5-15%)

54

1/31/2017

28


• 3 types of recruiters

• Retained

• Contingency

• Temporary/Contract

• Correspondence emails and letters

• Resources & webinar on Momentum

Working with Recruiters (10-20%)

55


10 Critical Skills Recruiters Value

1. Business Acumen

2. Communication

3. Flexibility

4. Leadership Capability

5. Potential

6. Problem Solving

7. Quality and Quantity

8. Relevant Experience/Education

9. Team Spirited

10. Willingness

56

1/31/2017

29


Advice From Recruiters

1. Be open minded and realistic w/ career objectives

2. Meet in person - network

3. Avoid double-submittal - don’t submit directly to Client

4. Never pay for services – don’t sign exclusives

5. Be aggressive - follow-up

57


Advice From Recruiters

6. Sell yourself

• Resume vs. Candidate

• Brag!!!

• Ask for suggestions on resume

7. Negotiation (permanent positions)

• - Be honest

• - Confirm rate and conversation in writing

8. Own your career search!

58

1/31/2017

30


• Goal is to meet with prospective employers

• Direct mail campaign

• Follow up is critical

• The marketing letter

• 2 types of positions available

• Current opening

• Created opening

• Action plan for approaching companies directly

Contacting Companies Directly (5%)

59


MaximizingTechnology

Using Momentum Career Portal TM

Direct URL:

https://ct2.cpiworld.com/

User ID:

First initial.lastname17

Temporary Password:

Password!01

Direct links for quick access to valuable internet -

based career transition sites.

A personalized transition task list and tracker.

Step -by-step support for a successful

transition including video training,

live webinar registration, internet

links to research & job opportunity

websites, interactive tools, & more.

Job leads customized to your

personal search.

60

1/31/2017

31


Momentum™ Portal Training Live and Recorded Webinars:

• Programs Tab click ‘Live & Recorded Webinars’

• ‘Live Webinars’ or ‘Recorded Webinars’

• ‘Transition Momentum™ Portal Training’

Register for next session or watch video recording.

valuable tools such as ResumeBuilder, Executive

Recruiters, OneSource, and more.

61


Training on use of Momentum™ for job search –

• Intro to the main technology components

• Better utilize technology tools for a focused, efficient search.

• Learn to navigate tools, access webinars and get an intro to other valuable tools:

• , and more. ResumeBuilder, Executive Recruiters, Avention

Momentum™ Portal Training

62

1/31/2017

32


Questions and Comments

Presented by Cheryl Lynn Dratler

[email protected]

Moderated by Suzanne Mora

[email protected]

Office: 407-771-4141

63


NoticeALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The reproduction or utilization of this work in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means now known or hereafter invented, including xerography, photocopying, and recording, and in any information storage and retrieval system is forbidden, unless otherwise noted, without the written permission of Career Partners International LLC.

64

Documents

Career Transition Workshop Session 1€¦ · Career Transition Workshop Session 1 5 1. Webinar recording & replay 2. Confidentiality 3. Serious situation, pleasant presentation 4