manage your career like 007
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Manage Your Career Like
About me
Yue-Wen LIM25 year corporate career “veteran”
http://careerhmo.com/coach/yue-wen-lim/[email protected]
https://www.linkedin.com/in/limyw
Always be prepared
Know thyself and what you wantLearn, learn, learnPhysically and mentally fitBe prepared for interviews at short noticeTidy up social media profiles, resume
Always be preparedKeep up to date with market
and company newsDevelop your core competency,
transferable skills, USPsBe innovative and adaptable,
open to “aha” momentsBe ready for new projects to
gain new skills or experiences
Be DiscreteIf you are currently employed, keep job
search process under radarAvoid mass mailings to job boardsAvoid telling all your colleaguesAvoid using company email or PC
Be careful who you trustBeware of double agents
Be DiscreteChoose your communication channels wisely.
For sensitive topics, use personal communication or phone instead of email.
When you write important emails, reread them before sending.
Make Use of Available ResourcesUse all the tools available to youAssessment toolsLinkedin
Contacts, GroupsCompany info
News updatesBe familiar with google and other relevant new
techLeverage on mentors, coaches, agencies
Know Your Targets Do your homework - dig up
background info and latest newsAnticipate issues and concernsDuring interviews
Be preparedBe charmingBe practicedBe a problem solverBe confident, but not reckless
Know Your Targets If aiming for promotion, tailor your
approach to the decision maker’s bias and preferences (“Manipulation”)
Analyse what performance matrix are rewarded
Keep an eye on your competition
Build AlliancesDevelop your network - focus on win-
win relationships, connect on common interest
Don’t forget alumni and ex colleaguesDevelop a hook :
a reason to meet, a reason to connect a reason to continue meeting
Build AlliancesEstablish your personal brand and competenceGive / listen before you receive / askBuild endorsements, recommendations,
referralsJoin influential or related networking or
discussion groups
Involve, inform, and respect your support staff. They will help you out when you need assistance.
Reinvent YourselfSuccessful people learn to adapt to changeWhat got you here may not get you there.
Reassess and correct your decisions and goals if appropriate
Upgrade yourself if you risk running out-of-style
Enhance your strengthsBe resilient – bounce back stronger from set
backs
Whatever you do, do it in style and with a sense of humour!
About me
Yue-Wen LIM25 year corporate career “veteran”
http://careerhmo.com/coach/yue-wen-lim/[email protected]
https://www.linkedin.com/in/limyw