Larry Goldsmith and colleague James Gonyea will conduct a five – part training webinar for career and employment guidance professionals from across the nation in June. Intern Bridge, a nationally recognized provider of high-quality professional development programming for university staff and employers, is sponsoring “The Masters Series: Proven Strategies for Career and Employment Guidance.” Intern Bridge is the nation’s premier college recruiting consulting and research firm.
Richard Bolles, author of “What color is your parachute” was the Intern Bridge featured speaker in January.
Larry Goldsmith meets J. R. Martinez. J. R., the winner of ABC’s season 13 “Dancing with the Stars” with dance partner Karina Smirnoff, was the closing keynote speaker at the 13th Annual Narrowing the Gulf Conference for Underrepresented Students in Postsecondary Education. This annual conference focuses on concepts, ideas and practical strategies that improve classroom instruction and support services for underrepresented students that, in turn, benefit all students. [P.S. Looking for an insightful, articulate and motivational speaker? J.R. has my vote.]
Larry was a session presenter. His presentation was titled, “Eight Strategies for Bringing a Higher Level of Thinking to Career Education.” The presentation highlighted critical thinking strategies that lead to better career choices and more informed job search decisions. In the session, participants learned steps that they can undertake right away to become more effective educators, advisors and guidance counselors and to have greater impact on their students’ career and search successes. Attendees walked away with techniques and actions that can be integrated immediately to improve their students’ abilities and assets. Competencies learned in this training are applicable for any skill level, educational, socioeconomic, or cultural background.
Don’t take it literal when someone tells you to run you job search like a business. Don’t assume it means that you wake up each day at 7 in the morning, put on a suit and go to work. Ask yourself this question. What does a job search have in common with a business? The correct response is that, “they both need a Strategy for Success.”
Yes, run your job search like business. Begin your job search with a strategic plan. A strategic plan for a business is one that follows the criteria set out in its Vision, Mission, Goal and Objectives. You should have a similar strategic plan for your job search. Think of your plan beginning with the vision statement. Your vision is where you see yourself in the far off future. It is the job of your dream. This leads to the question of the purpose of your existence? This is called a mission statement. The mission put you on a Strategic Plan to Achieve the Vision.
Each strategic plan needs a goal. Goals are broad statements and are not measurable. There is usually more than a single goal. An example of a goal for a job search is to get a job? There is no measurement to this goal. It is just your desired outcome to help you achieve your vision and mission. The question is however how do you move from a goal to actually securing the job? This happens by setting objectives that are aligned with your goal. Objectives are measurable. Objectivesare concrete statements leading to specific outcomes to achieve the goal. An objective is the measurable component of a goal. Here is what the process looks like sequentially.
Vision: Where you would like to be in the future.
Mission: Purpose of existence to Achieve the Vision
Goal: Goals are broad statements of desired outcomes to achieve the vision and mission. [Example: To Get a Job.]
Objective: An objective is the measurable component of a goal. The difference between a goal and an objective is measurement. One has measurement and the other does not. Objectives are action – oriented with a timeline. [Example of an objective: I will distribute my resume to 20 organizations within seven (7) days]
To sum it up, you want to begin your search with a ‘business’ strategy. Put together a job search plan. Set up a business model that follows strategic planning. Define your vision and mission. Make it simple to start. Choose a limited number of broad goals that reflect multiple objectives that capitalize on your strengths. Those that begin with this strategy will find that their successes multiply. You plan will become your road map to job search success.
Those individuals that see themselves and think and perform as Social Media professionals will get more interviews and employment opportunities quicker and more frequently than ever before. More and more the social media marketplace is the place where people communicate and interact with employers. You don’t have to be a social media professional. You do have to understand how to utilize social media to promote your brand.
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Larry Goldsmith, The Jaazle Blogger, is dedicated to training and strengthening individuals seeking employment, transitioning and Career Development and Planning.
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