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JOBTALKSOn-The-Job SuccessIndiana University Kelley School of Business C. Randall Powell, Ph.DContents used in this presentation are adapted from Career Planning Strategies and used with the permission of the author.
Strategies for on the Job SuccessKevin McCoyPhilip Morris U.S.A.
All the interviewing has finally paid off, .. Ive been offered a job!Is this a Good Fit for me ?
Location Fit Job Fit Organizational Fit Motivational Fit
How will it effect my Social Life ?
How will it effect my relationship with my Family ? Will I have the time for my Hobbies and Personal Interest ?
Your Career will effect every part of your Life.
Your Journey will likely include multiple locations
Will I achieve my Financial Goals ?
Will this meet my expectations for future Career Goals ?
Your Career will effect every part of your Life.
Will the location or job requirements allow me to maintain my Physical Goals ?
Will the culture there conflict with my personal Beliefs and Values ?Your Career will effect every part of your Life.
Family
Social Life
Personal Interest
Financial Goals
Career Goals
Physical Goals
Beliefs and ValuesSleep8 HoursMorning Prep1 HourCommute (both ways)1 HourOn the Job9 Hours*
Free Time5 Hours
Monday- FridayThe most precious and fairest thing in Life- Everybody gets the same 24 hoursMake a Personal Game Plan
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Specific Measurable Attainable Relevant Time BasedSetting Realistic Expectations
Send an Introductory E- Mail
Ask for any materials that would better prepare you
Volunteer to take part of any meeting, conference calls, or social functions
Be prompt and accurate when administrative request are made
From NOW- to- DAY ONE
Day One
Look the Part
Eye Contact, Smile, Firm Hand Shake
Be Consistent
You dont get a second chance to make a first impression.
She seems confident, very personable, I like her. Wow, she obviously thinks shes ready to be President.
Listen Respectful Realistic Honest FriendlyAlways put your Brain in gear before speaking
Opinions are formed quickly
Organization Cultures can be UniqueBecome a student of how the organization works
How people work together How department roles support the mission How the employees socially interact Unwritten rules When in Rome, ..
Week One DumpForms to completePayroll, Benefits, Supply Materials,
Policy & Procedure Substance Abuse, Holiday & Vacation, Harassment,..
Benefits MaterialsMedical, Dental, Retirement, Profit Sharing
Equipment IssueComputer, Printer, Vehicle,
Systems SetupE-mail, Voice-mail, Security Clearance,.
Trainers in most companies will provide feedback to the Immediate Supervisorabout you.
Have Fun, but remember why your there.
Enthusiastic Beginner Disillusioned Learner Emerging Contributor Peak Performer
Enthusiastic BeginnerThis is a Great Job !I cant wait to show them what I can do.If I dazzle them, Ill be promoted in a year !
Passion to Succeed is High Eager to Learn Excited about getting Paid Highly Optimistic about the Future
Time required for instruction Cant be depended on for positive outcomes May make mistakes that are costly
Not limited by past experiences Can look at old problems with fresh perspective Contributes energy to projects and goals
Enthusiastic BeginnerYour Boss and Co-workers will have a different view
The Importance of a Mentor Internal External Ongoing
Get your customer to teach you their businessMost of them love to do it
Disillusioned Learner
This is harder than I thought.Nobody appreciates my effortIs this what I went to College for ?What am I doing with my LIFE ?
Pressure to Perform Routine Duties Competitive Co-workers Critical Boss Minimal Influence No Recognition Organization Politics Co-Workers not Friends Tight Personal Budget
Keep it Positive Avoid the Water Cooler Gang Stay in touch- check your messages often Should I Write it or Say it.be careful
Communication
Show up a few minutes early Think in Contingency about everything- if it goes wrong Never abuse the Expense account Dont worry about who got the CREDITSteering Clear of Trouble
When is somebody to train me ?Why do we have to go through all this change ?Who dropped the ball ?
How can I do my job better ?What can I do to improve the situation ?
From the book QBQ The Question Behind the QuestionJohn G. Miller Personal Accountability
Situational Self LeadershipInteresting Work______Full appreciation of work done______Feeling of being in on things______Job Security______Good Wages______Promotion, growth within organization______Good working conditions______Personal loyalty of employees______Sympathetic help with personal problems______Tactful disciplining ______EmployeeSupervisorMotivationTaking the Lead when youre not in charge
Emerging Contributor Cautious but Capable Need someone to bounce ideas off of Competence is increasing Developing Skills
I think Im starting to get itMy numbers are getting betterI have some improvement ideas
Demonstrate that you can Perform your RoleContribute meaningful comments at MeetingsBe a Problem Solver / Not a Problem ReporterDisplay Passion for your job
How to get the Boss to Pay Attention
Peak Performer High Skill & Competence Levels Productive Contributions Ability to Role Model Self-directed- boss free to work with others High Morale affects others High self satisfactionIm all over thisIm ready for moreI can teach thisIm ready to move up
Advancement Planning Process
Getting on the Radar Screen Work With Evaluations Assessments Stand and Deliver Presentations Make your desires known Ask for Feedback
Grades / They just wont go away !Performance Appraisals
Performance Assessment ModelBusiness ResultsWHATValues(HOW)Indiv/OrgDevelopmentSpectacular PerformanceExceptional,ExtraordinaryRoleModelChampionsExceeds PerformanceConsistentlyExceedsConsistently Exhibits Desired BehaviorsPlaysImportantRoleGood PerformanceOccasionallyExceedsDemonstratesRequiredBehaviorsContributesMore ExpectedOccasionallyFalls ShortInconsistentWHAT/HOWOccasionallyContributesUnacceptable PerformanceGenerallyBelowDoes NotBalanceWHAT/HOWSeldomContributes
Situation Task Action ResultPerformance Appraisals
Career Aspirations Mobility Summary Leadership Development Plan
Where do you want to go ?Performance Appraisals
Focus on the Mission Prepare people to accomplish it General Colin Powell His message on the subject of LeadershipEverybody is Looking for Leadership
Know Where They Are Provide Direction Allocate Resources Build CapabilityWhat Leaders do:Everybody is Looking for Leadership
What will be the things people remember ?
That Legacy will start very soonYour Leadership Legacy
If you would like to learn more, Career Planning Strategies textbook will supply additional information on this topic.
If you would like to learn more, Career Planning Strategies textbook will supply additional information on this topic.
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