human resources careers – not a destination but a journey!

YOUR HR CAREERNOT A DESTINATION…BUT A JOURNEY!

Sharlyn Lauby, SPHR, CPLPITM Group, Inc.

954.659.2237slauby@itmgroupinc.com

SESSION OBJECTIVES Discover what you want Discuss the four steps to developing your

path Learn how to identify opportunities

STARTING THE JOURNEY

DISCOVERING YOUR PATH1. Assessment2. Exploration3. Decision Making4. Self Marketing

1 - ASSESSMENT Take a look at your company

Corporate culture Corporate values Finances Projected growth plans

Take inventory of yourself Current role Current skills Location, work hours Accomplishments

LEVERAGING YOUR STRENGTHS Everyone is good at something

Corporate Life Independence Consistency Entertainment

Be ready and available

2 - EXPLORATION Finding your zone

What kind of work do you like? What type of company would you like to work

for?

CREATING YOUR FIT Identify your transferable skills

What current skills are relevant? Project management Leadership Sales Customer service Problem solving Hiring, training, etc.

List those things that you need to accomplish Two new skills for the year Find your support team (boss, co-workers,

family) Get involved!

A FEW SUGGESTIONS: Know modern technology Understand the latest communication tools Be familiar with your CEO’s interests

3 - DECISION MAKING Take risks!

Find safe environments to practice Select projects that will get you noticed

VOLUNTEERING FOR THE RIGHT STUFFA. Uncovering opportunitiesB. Make your pitchC. Mark your territoryD. Brag…subtly.

A - UNCOVERING OPPORTUNITIES Don’t volunteer for everything Look at how your colleagues get promoted Pay attention to company goals and

challenges Stay on top of trends

Cost-cutting Up and coming technology

Assignments no one else wants

Bottom line: Choose projects that have VALUE

B - MAKE YOUR PITCH Once you identify a project, seek buy-in Prepare a proposal Ask for guidance from colleagues Take no for an answer

Your energy and enthusiasm will still be noticed Raising your hand is important

C - MARK YOUR TERRITORY Be a go-to person for something Share your experiences with others Offer to train colleagues

D - BRAG…SUBTLY If you don’t blow your own horn, no one else

will. Send project updates Pass along kind words Share the credit

4 - SELF MARKETING Image Self-presentation Communication skills Interpersonal skills

EXPANDING YOUR NETWORK Coffee, beverages, and lunches Social functions Volunteerism Mentoring

Don’t forget what goes around, comes around…

And the company you keep…

BE A LITTLE ZEN…

THANK YOU!

Sharlyn Lauby, SPHR, CPLPITM Group, Inc.

954.659.2237slauby@itmgroupinc.com