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MELJUN CORTES, MBA,MPA,BSCS,ACS

Learning Goals

1. To clarify what career success meansto you

2. To identify the benefits of career management for you

3. To determine what steps you can taketo increase your own career

management


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A Key Question

What does career success mean toyou?Write your answer Discuss your answer with a learning

partner


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Introducing the High 5

1. Change is Constant2. Encourage the Heart3. Focus on the Journey4. Learning is Ongoing5. Build Relationships


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# 1 Change is Constant

Critical changes that affect you:1. Increasing pace of technological change

2.Integration of the global economy3. Organizational flattening / downsizing

4. Demographic changes impact of Boomers

5. Changes in organizational roles:increase use of contract / flex work force


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Tom Peters Says Re- Imagine!

Y esterdayJob for lifeCompetenceReference group:

The corporationWork with the sameold folksCareer strategy =Do what youre told

TodayGig for nowMasteryReference group:Peers in my craftWork with a shiftingnetwork of partnersCareer Strategy =

Do what you excel at


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Change Impacts Career Paths


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Traditional Career Path # 1

LeadershipUp the ladderSuccess based onupward progress,position in the hierarchyOrganizational definitionof career success


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Traditional Career Path # 2

ExpertFocus on being highlycompetent in a specifictype of work, e.g.doctor, lawyer,engineer

Many people consider this to be the onlydefinition of success


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Emergent Career Path # 1

SpiralSuccess means a

progressivebroadening of onesknowledge and sillover time

A pattern of movementthat uses old skills andlearns new ones


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Emergent Career Path # 2

TransitoryFocus on movement

Diversity of experienceMay or may nottransfer skillsMistakenly thought of as not having a career


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Career Management A ssessment

What have you done sofar to prepare yourself and your career to takeyou into the future?To find out, consider thefollowing questions


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1. Have you assessed your skills, values andgoals in the past 12 months?

2. Have you acquired new skills in the past 12

months?3. Do you have an up-to-date resume that clearly

demonstrates your achievements?4. During an interview, I could describe at least

ten skills that I possess.5. Do you clearly understand the needs of your

customers?


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6. In the past year, have you identified and filled any clientneeds that were not being met?

7. A re you currently aware of two or more potentialassignments and are you taking steps to become

involved in them?8. Can you cite at least two projects that you worked on inthe last 12 months where you can demonstratesignificant impact?

9. Do you regularly read professional or industry basedmaterial?

10.Have you gathered specific feedback about your performance from peers, clients and/or supervisors inthe past year?


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11. A re you an active member of a professional group or organization?

12.Have you presented a seminar or participated on acommittee in the past year?

13.Do you regularly update yourself on trends and changesthat will affect society in general and your organizationin particular?

14.Can you list at least three things activities, places,

relationships, etc. that provide a sense of continuity andstability in your life?15.Do you honestly believe in yourself, and in your ability

to survive whatever changes may come your way?


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Increase Your Career A daptability

The more yesresponses, thegreater your

adaptability andflexibilityYou can developboth by making a

personalcommitment toactive career management!


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Become the CEO of Your Career!

"Today's worker willcontribute more to theemployer andprobably do better if he or she thinks of themselves as a one-person company."William Bridges,

A uthor, JobShift


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# 2 Encourage The Heart

Career success can beattained by being clear about what excites you!What do you really want?Clarifying what you wantcan include a review of your: Vision Mission Values Beliefs Interests


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# 3 Learning Is Ongoing

Identify your naturalskills and talentsBe clear as to what

talents you can useContinuously developthese abilities throughongoing learning and

development activitiesMarket them as your unique nicheTrack them with a

personal portfolio


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Key Skills to Continuously Learn

Flexibility &adaptabilityContinuous learningStress managementCommunication!(thats right, the soft

skills a.k.a peopleskills)


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# 4 Focus On The Journey

Understand your current positionrelative to your vision

Set long-term & short-term goalsIdentify steps you cantake this week tomove forwardA CT!


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# 5 Build Relationships

Exchange informationGet adviceSolicit supportGet a mentor Make connectionsCelebrate success!


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Reviewing the High 5

1. Change is Constant2. Encourage the Heart3. Focus on the Journey4. Learning is Ongoing5. Build Relationships

By applying these 5 principles you canachieve effective career managementand be successful on your own terms!

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