Customizing Your EVP to The Candidate Journey

Customizing Your EVP to The Candidate Journey Id be very surprised if you had never used a 3M product at some point in your life. Its probably best known for its tapes and adhesives, and possibly the trusted post-it note. But this global company has got its fingers in a lot of pies from healthcare to science, technology to automotive and the list goes on and on. Today the company operates with over 93,000 employees around the globe, has a median employee tenure of 10 years, and launches approximately 1,000 new products each year. Weve been speaking to Kyle Thompson who is the People Culture Marketing and Communications Manager at 3M. Have a listen to the episode below, keep reading for a summary and be sure to subscribe to the  Employer Branding Podcast. Listen on  Apple Podcasts,  Spotify,  Stitcher  or  Soundcloud. In this episode you’ll learn: Why they dont just have one EVP Why they dont sit within the HR department What #Lifeat3M means and what a 3Mer is About his tips on storytelling Why they champion under-represented communities You can connect with Kyle here.

How to Find a Job You Wont Hate (Podcast #47) - Classy Career Girl

How to Find a Job You Wont Hate (Podcast #47) Today I am sharing with you a topic that I have been teaching for six years. It’s something I am completely passionate about and if you do not know exactly what your dream job is yet, you have to listen all the way through. I am going to dive into how to figure out your calling, the three most important things that lead to career satisfaction and then I’ll finish it off with my 7 step Love Your Career Formula that has helped hundreds of women determine what they want to be when they grow up and then get that job offer in their dream job. It’s tested. It’s proven and this little podcast today could really change your life and the direction that you go next in your career. Yes, it’s that important! I told you that I was passionate about this topic! Click play below or  right click here and save link as  to download or subscribe on iTunes  here on this link: If you are enjoying our podcast, please leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world. Thank you! The 3  Most Important Things That Lead to Career Satisfaction How often have you taken the time to think about what really interests you at work, what has perhaps shaped the career choices you have made so far? Think about those times when you get really absorbed in something, the time flies by doesn’t it? Why is this important? Because it’s all about bringing more of yourself to work. When you really enjoy what you do, you are more likely to perform well and be satisfied with your career. What comes to your mind when you think of career satisfaction? For me, career satisfaction means being connected to a cause. I like to know that there is some real meaning behind my work and that what I am doing is helping everyone with their personal development and this motivates me to continue working and trying to succeed in my work. Other people might define career satisfaction by working with people who empower you and having a greater cause. Also, career satisfaction could be solving problems and filling a gap or reward and recognition. Some examples could be adding value or being interested in your work or working with great people. All this to say that career satisfaction means different things to different people. Over several decades, countless studies have been conducted to discover what makes people satisfied at work. Research has found that interests, motivations and skills are the 3 factors that lead to career satisfaction. 1. Interests Career interests are the most important of the 3 factors because interests are a part of our core and are stable and they stay with you through your lifetime. The definition of an interest is something that is deeply held that you absolutely connect with â€" you want to learn more about topics. An example of this is if you really love analysis or new technology. These stay with you throughout your lifetime. My high interests are coaching and mentoring and when I look back at my childhood, I was always helping my group of friends put together goals and since I was the first one to apply to college, I helped all my friends with the application process and test process so that they could get into their dream college as well. What are some interests that you have? Can you see your interests evident in your childhood like I can? 2. Motivations Then we have motivators, which can also sometimes be called values. These are the rewards each of us needs. Some examples of motivators are flexibility, lifestyle and intellectual challenge. Motivators are really important to be aware of to make sure you are aligned in a job correctly and it is also important to remember that your motivators can change based on your current life situation. One of my motivators is altruism, which means that I have the  satisfaction of regularly helping others with their individual and business concerns and this fits perfectly in my role at work as a consultant because I get to help my client. 3. Abilities Abilities are your skills â€" this is what we focus more on in the professional world. But this is just one part â€" skills are like muscles, you build them up if you must also have an interest in them to want to be satisfied in your career. Some people are drawn to career paths because they have the ability and like the rewards, even though they aren’t interested. After a short period of success, they lose interest and either quit or just work less productively. The 7-Step Love Your Career Formula You may know someone (or you might be that someone) who just  applies  online to any old job and not jobs that they are passionate about.  This is a great way to get stuck in another job that you hate. You will be unhappy if you just move into another job that is just like the one you hate now. It’s a repetitive cycle and you will always hate your job unless you do something about it. Instead, you need to have a plan and a goal. You need to find what that perfect job is for you BEFORE you start looking at future career opportunities. And that is what networking is all about. You can ask all the questions you want to someone already in that career field and determine if something is right for you BEFORE you start! You have to narrow it down from applying to any old job and instead have a very specific type of work that you would like to do in order to have any success trying to find the perfect career for you. So how do you evaluate what type of job fits you best?  There are 7 Secrets that I am going to share with you. Step 1: Understand You There are two things you need to look at to understand yourself better. It is important to think about your current career situation and identify all of the things that you love and hate so you can make sure you figure out what you truly want in your next job. Also, you should identify your own unique personality because not all personalities fit every career path.  I always recommend a personality assessment to all of my clients that helps them map out their future career path to the type of career that fits them best. Step 2: Nail Your Mission Many people have a really tough time putting their finger on it.  Some people think that their purpose in life is to get a good education so that they can get a nice house and great car.  If this is what you think, you have a lot more thinking to do.  Each of us has a unique purpose that cannot be replaced by another person.  Unfortunately, the culture at many companies makes us believe that we can be replaced if we were ever to leave our work. Your purpose is why you get out of bed in the morning and it includes figuring out your values and mission statement as well. Step 3: Self-Reflection This step is all about identifying not only the skills that you are good at but also the skills that you enjoy.  It’s about looking at your motivations and interests.  It’s also about imagining your ideal workday and ideal work environment. This step also identifies if you have an entrepreneurial personality and if starting a business could be in your future. Step 4: Target Your Job Search During this step, you brainstorm potential career targets and narrow down the best careers for you based off your prior experiences and your self-reflection from steps 1-3. Step 5: Uncover Any Issues In this step, you uncover issues that could potential come up with your career targets. Are industries you want to go into doing well in our current economy?  What is the forecast for your ideal career target for the future?  Are they hiring? Step 6: Create Your Ideal Career Outline and Brand In this step, you create your ideal career outline which is a one-page document that consolidates all of your responses form steps 1-5.  This way you have it all on one page and can use it when you get a job offer to ensure you accept a job that is the right career fit for you. This step is also about creating your online personal branding strategy and getting your social media accounts all set-up for job search success. Step 7:  Kick it Into High Gear With Networking This step is all about establishing your goals and then creating a networking action plan that matches those goals.  I suggest strategic and efficient networking so you network with the “right” people who have the opportunities that you want.  This step is all about informational interviews and kicking it into high gear where great things start happening! But you can’t just start here, you have to start at step 1. Sorry! And what does that spell? UNSTUCK! My recommendation to most job searchers is always to start at the beginning and learn more about what the best path for you is before jumping into the job search because you don’t want to repeat a cycle of jumping into jobs that don’t fit you best. If this Love Your Career Formula system I offer sounds like something you would be interested in learning more about, you are in luck! I want to walk you through my entire system so you can find work that makes you happy and fulfilled?  Click here to learn more about the Love Your Career Formula program.

Personal Branding Interview Chris Guillebeau - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Personal Branding Interview Chris Guillebeau - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Today, I spoke to Chris Guillebeau, who is the author of Art of Non-Conformity (Perigree) and his blog by the same name. Hes writes for CNN, BusinessWeek, The Huffington Post, Psychology Today, and the Oregonian newspaper. In this interview, Chris talks about some convential beliefs that arent true, his opinion on living life on your own terms, entrepreneurship, and more. What are some conventional beliefs that annoy you? Probably the biggest thing is something that were all guilty of doing from time to time: failing to ask why. The why question is powerful and underused. Why are we doing this? Why do we do this every day? Whats the point? On a more practical level, some conventional beliefs that I think are misguided include the idea that we have to go to college or university in order to succeed in life, that debt is a good thing because it allows us to own more, and the idea that our work is such a monotonous or undesirable activity that we have to create a way to balance it with things we really enjoy. My thought is, if we dont like the work we do, the answer isnt less work its finding a way to do better work. Do you really think that everyone can live life on their own terms? Why or why not? Everyone is a pretty broad group. Refugees in Darfur arent able to live life on their own terms. Slavery still exists in many countries around the world. So, no, I dont think we can say that everyone can make their own choices every day, design their ideal life, and so on. But to bring it closer: I think that most of the people who read this interview can certainly make changes to bring their lives more in alignment with what makes them feel fulfilled as a person. What a privilege! What an honor. And what a responsibility. Are some people just born entrepreneurs while everyone else should stick to a regular job? Im not sure anyone is a born entrepreneur. I certainly wasnt; my motivation in the early years of self-employment was mostly to avoid working the dreaded day job. It was only a few years later that I begin to understand how entrepreneurship could be a force for good, and an important way to change the world. The more important point is to find security in your own competence, whether you work for someone else or are out on your own. Ultimately, we are all self-employed that way, as opposed to finding security in a certain position or company. How are you able to travel the world every year? Two things: first of all, Ive chosen to make travel a major life priority. I dont own a car and ride my bike around my home city of Portland, but I do spend a lot of money on international trips. And second, after ten years of active traveling, Ive become fluent in what I call travel hacking seeing the world on a budget. My average flight cost is about $400 now, including plenty of long-haul flights to Johannesburg, Hong Kong, Istanbul, etc. Frequent Flyer miles and Round-the-World plane tickets help quite a bit. If you dont think people should believe in conformity, what should they believe in? The most important part of my message is to think for yourself instead of accepting what other people say. So its a guru-free philosophy, and therefore accommodating of most religious and political belief structures. The only thing I try to avoid are value judgments, intolerance, and so on. I believe in living life to the fullest extent possible. Life should be an adventure, focused both on a) things we enjoy, personal challenges, quests, etc. and b) things that bring joy and meaning to those around us. - Chris Guillebeau is the author of Art of Non-Conformity (Perigree) and his blog by the same name. Hes a writer, world traveler, entrepreneur, and lifelong learner. His mission is to help people live unconventional lives, make their own choices, and change the world. Hes writes for CNN, BusinessWeek, The Huffington Post, Psychology Today, and the Oregonian newspaper. Hes also a member of the LifeRemix network. Chris has been featured in The New York Times, MSNBC, and in other mainstream media outlets. Hes traveled to more than 100 countries at the age of 35 years old, and has been self-employed his entire life.

So youre considering teaching 5 Top tips on what you need to know University of Manchester Careers Blog

So you’re considering teaching 5 Top tips on what you need to know University of Manchester Careers Blog This is the time of year when we get loads of enquiries about teaching and how to get in. Trouble is, there’s no one right answer! There’s so much to learn and lots to consider about the application process, but before you even head to the UCAS website, take some time to think about why you’re thinking of applying for this profession. Applications this year open on 18th October. 1. Have you got experience with young people/children in an educational setting? You might have volunteered as a youth group leader or been a sports coach, which is great, however it’s classroom experience that admissions tutors on teacher training courses are really after. Look at our teaching guide  for information on how you can get that all important real-life classroom observation, which will help you to test out whether it’s right for you. Most providers ask for 1-2 weeks of classroom based experience, but it varies, so check it out with the institution you’d like to apply to. 2. Once you’re sure, then you have to decide what type of training you’d like to apply for. There’s a huge choice on the UCAS website, so the key piece of advice we’d give you is: make sure you research and understand the options before you decide. This sounds obvious, but you only get 3 choices, so it’s crucial you choose wisely. To qualify for teaching in either primary or secondary you need QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) â€" you can acquire this by studying towards a PGCE in either a university based course or a school based training programme. Places are competitive for both programmes and can be limited in number, so again, check out with the training provider how many places are available and think about what type of training you’d prefer. 3. Another question we’re asked a lot is about funding.    It depends on your degree subject (some qualify for more funding than others) and also on your degree classification but there will be funding out there for some of you. Some school based training is salaried, look at Teach First and School Direct. 4. Don’t forget we offer advice and feedback on your personal statements. This is your chance to showcase your strengths and qualities and to reflect on why you’d make a great teacher. Think about what motivates you and how you’d put your skills into practice to encourage children’s learning. 5. If you’d like to find out more about the different routes and the application process, then come along to our “Getting into Teaching“ session on Thursday 20th October. Register on CareersLink  (Search for event ID 3581) Teach First will be on campus on 18th October 4.30-6.30pm for our Third Sector Club Graduate Leadership Jobs That Make a Difference panel session  (event ID 3433) and for their  Teach First presentation on 25th October 6.30-8.30pm (event ID 3490) You can find lots more help on the Department for Education Get into Teaching website too. Any queries, just talk to the Careers team in the Atrium and they’ll point you in the right direction. All Careers advice Undergraduate Undergraduate-highlighted Teaching

Are You Losing Out Because of Your Communication Skills CareerMetis.com

Are You Losing Out Because of Your Communication Skills â€" CareerMetis.com Some Signs that Poor Communications are Affecting YourCareer Photo Credit â€" Pexels.comThe overall impact on the business world due to poor communication skills is steep. In a survey taken of 400 companies that each employed upwards of 100,000 employees, it was found that each of these companies was losing an average of $62.4 million every year due to faulty communications between staff.It has been noted by Debra Hamilton that smaller companies, even those having as few as 100 employees, lose an average of $420,000 per annum. A survey from the Hay Group has found that 83% of HR managers surveyed have said that the inability to interact with others smoothly will keep a person from becoming a ‘high performer’ at their job.Some Signs that Poor Communications are Affecting YourCareer1) Lowered EfficiencyEvery day, you need to transmit data or instructionsto and from other departments, staff, and management. Garbled emails, bungled speech, and sloppy presentations can confuse the recipients of the information about the meaning of what is being said. The result can often be that a team member goes to carry out directives andactually completes the wrong task or executes the proper taskin an incorrect fashion. Then, when their work is brought to their supervisor, it has to be corrected, and this takes more time to accomplish.evalDepending on the number of times it takes for the oneassigning the workto get his or her message across in an accurate way and how large the project is that they are working on, the total process could take a lot longer than it should. This wastes company time, and it costs money in wasted potential.2) Morale Has Taken a HitWhen things are unclear, people feel as if they are on shaky ground, and this can lead to a dip in employee morale. Staff will often feel as if they have to guess what it is their superiors want, and it can cause their stress levels to rise. This will also lead to a disruption to the employer/employee relationship, as most employees want to work hard towards a goalwith the expect ation that they willreceive praise when they are through.Having goals that aren’t clearly defined means the employee has no idea throughout the day if they should anticipate a positive or negative reaction from management. It also can cause them to feel hopeless after they’ve completed a task and have been told that they were doing it all wrong in the first place. Over time, they may begin to doubt their competence, and they may feel undervalued, all of which can lead to them under-performing.3) Improvement is PossibleLike many things in life, there are ways to improve your situation. While it may seem overwhelming, the payoff is more than worth it. Your company can revitalize its effectiveness, and you can use your resources to their best possible end. Ideas can flow freely from one person to another, one team to another, and from one department to another. You will maximize your ability to bring innovation and creativity to the forefront. Communication can be the oil to make y our dealings go much more smoothly, and we will discuss some tips to bring this forth.4) Commit to Making a ChangeIt may sound obvious, but often, the first step is making the commitment that you want to improve. This will give you the drive to stay the course when things get difficult and when frustration sets in. Additionally, your level of dedication will determine the time and resources you are willing to allocate to this cause. Doing things differently is a process, and it is something you must do consistently over a period of time for it to become a habit.5) Get Outside HelpYou may require the assistance of courses specifically designed to help you optimize your speaking skills You will want to speak to them in their language and reach them in a manner that speaks to them where they are. You will want to be culturally appropriate, and you need to take into account the age, education, and gender of your group. If you can connect to them on a deeper level, your message has a gre ater chance of getting through.Poor communication in the workplace can be detrimental in more ways than one. Not only will it create a bad environment for you and your colleagues, but it may lead to declines in the quality and delivery of your work, which could result in clients not wanting to do business with you or your company. Make improving communication skills a top priority.

Think BIG by Dr. h.c. Harald Seiz - Why Entrepreneurs Need to Believe in Themselves - Margaret Buj - Interview Coach

Think BIG by Dr. h.c. Harald Seiz - Why Entrepreneurs Need to Believe in Themselves Embarking on a career as an entrepreneur may seem like an easier option, when compared to trying to get interviews in a competitive job market. However, there is one trait that can lead to both greater interview success and a more rewarding entrepreneurial career; self-belief. This does not mean that you can never doubt yourself, it simply means that you need to have that underlying belief that you are the best person to fill a role, or the best person to introduce a new idea to the world. Dr h. c. Harald Seiz introduces the theme of self-belief in his book, “Think BIG â€" How to Conquer the World with a Great Idea. He speaks to people about how they can use an idea to forge a career, as long as they have the ability to continue to believe when times are tough and to be flexible enough to adjust and change their path when necessary. The journey made by Dr. Seiz As Dr. Seiz says, in “Think BIG”, there is always going to be doubt during any career as an entrepreneur, but it can never be allowed to take over, or success will never be achieved. He states, “That you will feel doubt is all too natural, you should just not allow it to gain the upper hand and influence your behaviour too much. Because one thing is clear. Being an entrepreneur is by definition full of risks.” Dealing with these risks requires self-belief. Entrepreneurs need to be able to see risk as an opportunity that they can learn from and not as a pitfall to be dreaded. The belief in what they are aiming to achieve has to remain in place, in order for them to overcome risks and continue on a path to achieving the success that they are aiming for. Using self-belief to overcome criticism The thing about criticism is that its not always bad. Constructive criticism can be a positive thing. It can help an entrepreneur to see potential improvements that can be made. However, there is some criticism that is intended to be destructive and can be extremely damaging if its not dealt with in the right way. As Dr. Seiz says in “Think BIG”, “Keeping your goal and your strengths in view, even when faced with criticism or self-doubt, helps you to stay on track and advance forward.” This is where believing in what you are doing as an entrepreneur is important, as it helps you to maintain your impetus to reach your goal. In summary Similar skills can be used to help you be successful at interviewing for a coveted role, or helping you achieve entrepreneurial success. Believing in yourself, and what you have to offer, is essential. It means that the people who are interviewing you, or the people to whom you are selling your idea, are more likely to believe in you as well. Everyone experiences self-doubt in their lives at some point, but it should never be allowed to take over as it can be damaging to the success that you seek.

Writing Certifications on Resume - Are You Ready?

Writing Certifications on Resume - Are You Ready?If you are considering getting writing certifications on resume, you may be wondering what you can expect. I certainly understand the desire to provide useful information and expertise to companies seeking to employ new employees. In a perfect world, we would have job applicants that are specifically prepared to give a positive, written evaluation of the skills, qualities, abilities, and knowledge possessed by the job candidate. Unfortunately, this is not so in this particular situation, but it is possible to get started quickly by providing a few pieces of information about yourself.It is possible to quickly start your job search in top 10 job positions with just a handful of years of relevant experience under your belt. Simply show up at the interview wearing your greatest and brightest smile and have a good-looking resume, accompanied by a current job outlook. Often this is enough to get you started in the right direction toward a p otential new job.You're computer savvy can really help you find yourself employment! Most companies are finding it difficult to find qualified computer experts who can sit in front of a computer for extended periods of time. They want someone who will be more than able to solve their problems with the aid of their computer's software.These candidates are in extremely high demand. If you're in such a position, consider using these credentials as a means of developing your own resume. You will need to create a short listing of the top companies that could employ you. When you have the list in hand, incorporate it into your resume as well as the skills and experiences that your resume is selling.In addition to listing the names of the top firms in your local area, include a couple of bullet points explaining why you're going to be the best hire in your company. Explain why you are going to be the most qualified person to do the job. Make sure that you clearly explain the expected respo nsibilities and duties. Make it seem as if your experience has given you this kind of authority.Follow these specific instructions and you should receive a reply within a few days, allowing you to get moving to the next step in your career development. Keep in mind that not all companies offer direct hiring, so be prepared to go back for some time, if you do not hear from a company within a week, you will have to fill out a quick application for another interview.Next, after several days of back and forth, you'll be given some assignments to complete. Do not worry, the assignments are not too difficult and will take just a few minutes to complete.