Top 9 Secrets of the Worlds Best Recruitment Managers

Top 9 Secrets of the World’s Best Recruitment Managers It’s such a common story. You get great at your day job, and start become one of the company’s rising stars. You bill at very high levels compared with your colleagues and people begin to talk about you. You are a high flyer, a top performer, one to watch. Then one day your ambitions become reality. Your boss pulls you into a meeting room and tells you that the company would like to promote you, they want to make you a manager. Woo-HOO! But now what? You are a great recruiter. You place people for fun. But managing staff? Motivating a team? Being a player manager? These are such different skill sets to what you know and are good at. Somehow (in many businesses anyway) you are expected to know what to do. This isn’t a phenomenon restricted to the recruitment industry. In many businesses, great operators are made into managers because they are great at what they have done. For some it’s wonderful, and for others it’s a nightmare, and for all it’s a steep learning curve. The learning curve I was extremely lucky early in my career to work with some exceptional bosses, who not only supported and helped me when I needed it but knew when to get out of the way too. I learned some important lessons by making my own mistakes, but in truth I learned a great deal more from analysing and copying the great managers around me, and from the teachings of my mentors. I’d like to share some of that wisdom with you. 1. Teach the basics and instil great working practices If you spend enough time with your team, lead by example and teach your new consultants the basics of recruitment well, you will help them understand how to run their desk themselves. Set them up for success from the beginning by giving them the right building blocks and training, the right time management skills and exhibit the right behaviours yourself. As the legendary sports coach Professor Frank Dick, OBE says: “If you don’t get the basics right, you will spend a lifetime trying to put them right”. If you do get the basics right the rest will take care of itself. 2. People are individuals, manage them individually This may seem so very obvious, but for a new manager it can be rocket science. What works for one may work for another, but as soon as you make that assumption, you are bound to fail. Learn to understand the differences in people, and differences in their learning styles. Spend enough time with them one-to-one so that you are able develop a real understanding and rapport, and be human to their needs. Only then can you work with them individually. 3. Chicken in a field theory If you place a chicken a very large field, it will peck all over that field in a very superficial way. It will get some of the worms and the seeds, but leave a lot for other chickens to feed from too. If you give a chicken a small field, it will peck deeply and thoroughly, it will find every worm and seed, and it will own the area. The very same is true of recruitment markets and patches. Give a consultant too big a market and they will work that market sporadically and clumsily. It will be hard for them to be able to focus and the quality of their understanding, and subsequently their control of the market will be poor. Give your consultants a smaller, well-defined and more controllable market patch and they will find every opportunity, work every relationship and make it their own. 4. Post-war cake mix theory In the years following the Second World War, manufacturers of packet cake mix produced a product that they thought consumers would love. All you had to do was open the packet, mix the content with water, and bake the cake. So simple, so easy, but such a failure. When sales never took off, the manufacturers changed the recipe, which then required people to add an egg and butter to the mix. Once this change was made, sales rocketed. As a manager it is so easy to do everything for your staff, so that all they have to do is finish the job. This is a massive mistake. Not only does it fly in the face of secret No.1 but it never gives the consultant the ability to develop and grow. They will never feel trusted and definitely never feel challenged. Consultants need to be bought into and involved in the process. They need to add their own ingredients and be allowed to do that in their own way. 5. Rear view mirror theory In most modern cars many things are automated. The lights, the wipers, the door mirrors. They are controlled by electronics and make our lives easier. But in the case of the rear view mirror, you still need to use your hand to move it. It could be controlled by a switch or a knob but it’s not. And why not? Well, some things are best left to be manually controlled. You need to leave a good level of personal involvement in all aspects of your team and your business. You can automate a lot of things, but many are just better being done by hand. Identify what those things are and leave them be. 6. Don’t just hire anyone When you are building the team it is never easy to find the right people. It can be so tempting to hire that person who is nearly right, or who could be right with just a few changes. The right person is the right person, and the wrong person is a disaster. The amount of time you waste hiring, training and eventually sacking the wrong person is enormous, not to mention the stress and management time taken up in the middle somewhere and the impact on the team. Team building is never about bums on seats. Hire the right person or don’t hire at all. 7. You will make mistakes, learn from them I am certain that I have made all the mistakes in management a new manager can make, but I also am proud to say that I think I have learned from every one. Not always immediately, but certainly eventually. You will make plenty of mistakes. This is a good thing, as long as you are able to recognise the mistake, learn from it and be better next time. 8. Get out of the way This secret is something I learned myself the hard way, and I would very much like to save you that pain. It is very much linked to secrets 4 and 5 above. I think in his autobiography Lee Iacocca, the famous American motor industry giant puts this secret best â€" “I hire people brighter than me and then I get out of their way.” Being in their way can feel stifling to your consultants. It shows a general lack of respect and trust, and ultimately you will lose them to your competitors. Getting out of the way worked for Lee at Ford and Chrysler, it works for Google and Apple today and it can work for you too. Hire the best people you can, train them and teach them all you can, and then let them do what you hired them to do. 9. Take the job seriously, don’t take yourself seriously This secret, taught to me by my first mentor when I became a manager, doesn’t need much explanation. Take the job seriously, but never take yourself seriously. It is so important to remind yourself of when things are tough, and it is often easier said than done. The business is a serious thing. But life, life is a fun thing. About the author: James Nathan runs the James Nathan experience; the Business Development, Sales and Service Excellence Expert for Professional Recruiters.

How to Create the Perfect Resume

How to Create the Perfect ResumeThere are a lot of different elements to making sure your resume is a success, but one of the most important is creating a fantastic Virginia Beach Boyer resumes. This particular resume writing service has been helping people like you and me for many years, and we've found that it's easier than ever to create the resume that you're looking for.In order to do this, you'll first need to find an experienced Virginia Beach Boyer resume writer. You can do this through a professional resume service, or you can contact an individual who writes resumes for yourself or other companies. You can also search the web for a resume writer who is willing to write for you.Before you begin writing, be sure to get some basic information on the kind of person you are in writing your resume. Many people seem to forget that this is a personal document, and they may also tend to fill it out for people they really don't know, leading to an inaccurate resume.The resume writing service that you use needs to know who you are, and what you're looking for in a resume. They will then ask you a few questions about yourself, such as how many years you've been employed, your current position, and what the last position was before you were unemployed. These will give them a good understanding of the kind of person you are.You'll also need to provide them with your educational background, and if you attended school in California or Florida for more than two years in a row, this will help them understand how long you've been away from school and how much experience you have in that field. This will also help them determine if you're suitable for certain positions.Many resume writers don't make it through the first round of resume writing because they don't understand how much information is needed to get a reader interested in the information contained within a resume. If you're serious about having a great resume, then it's important that you show your writing ski lls at the start of the process.For example, if you want to work as a government employee, then you'll want to tell them how many years you worked in state government, and if you had more than five years in this position, then include that information in your resume. You also want to show them how you can meet their specific requirements for the position, and why that would be desirable.It's easy to get lost in the details of getting a resume written, but having a resume writer show you how to do this isn't difficult. You just need to do some preparation and pay attention to what they are asking for, and you should have a successful job interview!

How to Impress During Your Probationary Period

How to Impress During Your Probationary Period The figure for new staff sacked in their probationary period is widely reported to be one in five. I suspect the true figure is much higher but concealed by discreet mutual arrangements where the newcomer is not welcome after their first few months in the job. Of these, over half fail due to the catch all of “poor performance”. How did it go so wrong? After all, great care was taken to find you. You jumped through endless hoops during the interview and other assessments.   And you were so excited about your new role! You updated LinkedIn and told all your friends. Don’t be one of the casualties of the failed probation. My message to you is that no one wants to catch you out, but the best interview candidate can start in the new role, be competent and conscientious  and yet still fail to impress forgetting to command respect when you are at your most vulnerable. Why? Because the workplace is at once a catwalk, a  marathon, a cocktail party, a snake pit and a jungle.   Because your line manager, the senior management team  and Board are scrutinising you when you first start in a new role. Whether or not there is a formal probationary period, your new companys stakeholders are not yet convinced that they made the correct decision based on your interview. Look right: The ancient maxim “you only get one chance to make a good first impression” is sadly as true as it is unfair. You are on a catwalk. You need to quickly scan the new workplace and absorb everything about how the winners look. What do they wear? What language do they use? Are they at their desks til late, in the pub every Friday night together, or out on the road?   You want to strike the balance of blending in while demonstrating that you are a genuine and self-aware individual. While you are learning, you need to make two friends. These are allies who will feed you the subtle information that isn’t included in the corporate induction video but is vital for you to survive. Pick two peers at your level of seniority, who seem quietly confident but not overly vocal, and invite them separately to lunch in your first week. Each time is the first time: Your first few work tasks are going to be scrutinised by all. The community that is your new workplace all want to know: do you make mistakes? Can your advice be trusted? Do you miss deadlines? Look after yourself in your first few months, cutting your social life right back, getting early nights and keeping weekends clear to read your notes and take some exercise. This is the marathon stage. You need to be rested and give work enormous concentration during this crucial early period.  Re-read your professional documents before you carry out any project and double check even the facts you could trot out in your sleep.   The so-called ‘halo effect’ means that if you can impress the key people in your new job (your immediate line manager, the big boss, and a handful of respected peers) this buffer to help you through the rest of your first year is vital to invest in. Should you give the impression that you are unreliable, rude, or that you get your facts wrong, the unfair truth is that this reputation may prove impossible to ever shake off. Remember you are still being tested: You must consolidate the promises you made at interview, otherwise you are unlikely to be  credible in your new post. You must also wow the rest of the key decision makers who were not part of your selection, to avoid sniping and undermining behaviour childish, yes,  but a reality of any workplace. You made sure they knew you were the trouble-shooter for their current problems (see also my article Square Pegs) and you now need to re-state those promises and check which you are expected to deliver on. You need to treat each of your first 100 days in the new job as something of a cocktail party. Smile! Be nice to everyone! Listen carefully without interrupting  and bring out your most impeccable manners. Give each person your undivided attention, and train yourself to remember names. Dont play games: You are too new to get away with playing office politics (arguably these are never a good idea). Dont criticise others unless constructively to their face so they have the opportunity to learn from your feedback. Gossip only makes you look like the problem, even in a snake pit where everyone seems to be at it.   You may well feel resentment towards a colleague who appears to have won over the boss, probably years ago, and now is thought to be a safe pair of hands no matter how lazy he or she is being, managing to maintain an excellent reputation while doing very little. Ignore them. You need to build your own security. Neither get sucked in to their time wasting, nor be tempted to try to grass them up. You never know what power they may hold.  They could be the child/secret lover/loan shark of the big boss and therefore untouchable. The rules of the newcomer apply to you and you have to prove yourself. Play to your strengths: Don’t forget they chose you for the job and there were good reasons for that. Do you know which of your natural attributes won you the interview? If not, you can ask for feedback, perhaps from the HR team if they were part of your interview. You also want to invest in your own self-awareness whenever you get the opportunity, whether it is using a psychometric tool or asking for 360 degree appraisal information from your peers, staff or customers. It is your responsibility to know how you come across and your failings. Self-awareness is key if you are to quickly demonstrate the value you add, win over your critics and knobble your competitors. If you are successful, you will have rewarded the interview panel for the trust they placed in you. But if you are successful, other people in your new workplace will feel threatened and competitive. Its a jungle out there! So remember to look after yourself and give your new job all you have in your first 100 days. You owe it to yourself. No one wants to catch you out, after all, great care was taken to find you. But it would be naïve to forget that your new companys stakeholders are scrutinising you when you first start in a new role. You will never get such attention again, so use it to your advantage, and show them they were very lucky to get you for their job. Author: Helen Marsh from Creative HR delivers senior HR management experience to the public, private charity sectors. Creative HR: Challenge, Collaborate, Create. All views are my own.

5 Ways To Give Your Professional Image More Authority

5 Ways To Give Your Professional Image More Authority Success in every career, (except perhaps stand-up comedy) requires people to take you seriously. No matter what your field of work, you’re not going to make a lot of progress unless it’s obvious that you know what you’re talking about. If you’re concerned about your professional image, then this post is for you. Here are five ways to give your image more authority. 1.Put your knowledge in writing. Your head might be teeming with professional knowledge about your particular niche. However, people won’t respect that unless they’re aware of it! Use some kind of public platform, like a blog for example, to highlight just how much you know about your niche. Online platforms are the cheapest and most far-reaching, but there are many other options out there. If you’ve been writing a business book, become an expert, publish your book with Motivational Press. 2. Get closer to your boss. If there’s one thing which can wreck someone’s professional image, then it’s having your boss contradict it in front of everyone. So how do you avoid this? By aligning your professional opinions with those of your boss. If you know there are any tricky or divisive issues on the company’s horizon, find the time to discuss this with your superior. Their opinions might be laughable, but go along with it! If you can sync up with them in advance, you’ll come off as a better, more confident leader. Forbes have a handy article on getting close to your boss. 3. Be mindful of your emotions. Seen as you’re reading this post, I can imagine that you already work in a pretty stressful position. However, if you can keep your cool when others can’t, everyone else will get a potent sense of your authority. Your calmness will show that you’re confident in your authority, and don’t need to remind yourself of it by letting your emotions run wild. If you’re talking to a subordinate about their slipping performance, be professional, but never angry. Act firm and concerned, but don’t fly off the handle. This is the one sure-fire way to gain respect from your employer and those below you. 4. Don’t worry too much about being liked. Okay, this may sound like a contradiction to the previous point. There’s no reason that you can’t be both an effective leader and a nice person. However, if you want to excel in your career, you can’t let your personal office relationships get in the way of your authority. Being likable in the office is a great way to drive results from subordinates, but it will only take you so far. Know when to be a friend and when to be a drill sergeant. 5. Don’t be defensive on impulse. Unless you’re the CEO of your company, there will be points where people question your decisions. When this happens, make sure you don’t suddenly go into defensive mode. Again, if you start to panic, and rapidly fire off excuses, you’ll only undermine your authority. If you’re right, calmly explain that you’re right. If you’re wrong, apologize and move on.   Image Source; Image Source; Image Source

How to Write a Sous Chef Resume That Will Make You Stand Out

How to Write a Sous Chef Resume That Will Make You Stand OutAn entry-level sous chef resume has to look polished and professional, but should also have enough personal touches. Employers want to know that their kitchen is run smoothly and you are a good fit for the position. Your job is to make the food, but this does not mean you have to give up your hobbies or interests.A sous chef has a very high level of responsibility in the kitchen. It is critical that he or she always comes up with delicious dishes. Keep in mind that no matter how much experience you have, you must still be able to give quality service every time.Career highlights on your resume should show how you can handle yourself around customers. Personal touches should include special occasions you have organized, or events you organized, at your place of employment. This will show your employer that you have some life outside of the kitchen.Keeping current on your education will go a long way toward improving your chan ces for future employment. During the interview process, employers want to know that you are really serious about working in the industry. Your resume will consist of details of your education and the training you have received.You should be able to list the number of years you have spent in college or by completing an online program after receiving a bachelor's degree. If you have earned additional professional degrees, include them as well. The higher your education level, the better your odds of being hired for a job that requires cooking.For those of you who truly think you are a great culinary artist, but do not have a culinary arts degree, mention it on your resume. Showing that you have had formal training in cooking is a very good start. Learn from others and expand your culinary knowledge so you are well prepared for a job in the field.As you progress through your career, your resume should reflect your growth in your skills and accomplishments. Even if you have never been in a professional setting before, mention your first job or business opportunity. To ensure you get hired for any position, always remember to mention your education, work history, and how you have risen to the top of your position.Your sous chef resume is your chance to show potential employers just what you can do. So, write your resume using these tips, and you will be on your way to finding a great position in the food industry. There is no reason to wait to put your skills and knowledge to work.

6 Constructive Tips to Cut Through All Your Start-up Woes CareerMetis.com

6 Constructive Tips to Cut Through All Your Start-up Woes Moving ahead is in the nature of mankind. And that is why every step of ours is focused in a direction, that would lead us to a platform where we can relish unprecedented success.Irrespective of any field or sector, the agenda behind every single step taken is to dwell into the unmatchable success.evalBut let me ask you two very important questions:Is it easy to take those steps?Is it easy to move in a direction that would lead to success?Well, the greatness in any field never comes while eating chips, and enjoying the morning show, at the comfort of your house. It comes after carefully analyzing every aspect that affects your processes. There is no doubt in the fact that there are several measures that can be taken to achieve sempiternal success. But, one must not forget that there is no easy way out. One must focus their efforts, and thrive through all the challenges.Today, let us talk about the difficulties that we face while starting a new company. We will also discuss the tips t o smoothen the working process, and also the techniques to increase the efficiency of startups. So shall we begin???The Most Common Challenges Faced By StartUpsAs we have already discussed before, any startup faces a glut of challenges during its initial stage. And if you are rookie, then be prepared to witness a whole new set-up.But being a rookie, these days, is no excuse for crawling progress. Because everyone has got a huge set of sources, through which they can easily find the right set of solutions. This complete blog addresses the common difficulties and provides sure-shot solutions for any budding business. So let us start with the problems that one usually faces in the initial stages of starting up a new company. Take a look. 1) Cutting Edge CompetitionevalIf you are prepared to step into the fierce world of corporates, then be prepared to witness every bit of its pros and cons. Thepopularity of different technologieshas led to a huge increase in the competition between t he tech-giants.evalCoping up with the massive competition is the biggest challenge for a startup. And if your business is online, then be prepared to compete with a school of big fish. The competition keeps the companies on toes. They, therefore, need to punch above their weight to make their own space and reach out to the masses. 2) Whopping ExpectationsSuccess and expectations, both come to us walking hand in hand. Of course, there are a lot of hopes attached to the initial stages of every business. But one must always remember that their needs to be a balance.Yes, a balance that needs to be maintained for the seamless functioning of different processes. There no denying from the fact that Startups face several difficulties because of the colossal amounts of unrealistic expectations, but it is important to remember the fact that smalls successes are short-lived. And hence, one must not elevate their level of unrealistic expectations.Instead of increasing the meter of their unreali stic expectations, one must focus on sustainability. It is better to make constant efforts, rather than following a vague approach. 3) Quality HiringevalThis is the most important category that defines the foundation of theorganizational structure. Following a rightful approach towards achieving the same is surely difficult, but once it is done, the efficiency of the company starts shooting for the stars.Hiring suitable candidates is a strenuous task as there are several factors that need to be taken care of. One of them is initiating the hiring that compliments the organizational culture of a startup. Since there is a huge pool of skilled candidates, it is difficult for companies to choose the ones who fit their requirements. To be honest, the task is quite tricky and challenging. 4) Choosing The Right PartnersFor a flourishing business, a strong partnership is very much required, irrespective of their nature. Since we are living in an ever-changing and ever-expanding digital era, therefore, organizations need to thrive their way for the deserved recognition.But recognition is not the only thing that startups need to thrive for achieving. They also need to push themselves to bag a trustworthy partner. Stakes in the partnership are much higher for tech startups. Establishing a good partnership pays several dividends for startups. But still, they need to carefully examine several factors before making the final decision to collaborate with different companies/organizations/ professionals. 5) Wooing The AudienceevalYour customer plays the most important role in the success of your business. Customers are the ones that you need to reach out to, and winning their trust is the most difficult task. For startups, it is extremely difficult to expand their reach over loyal customers. But by increasing the satisfaction level, they can make progress towards achieving excellence.Users are undoubtedly the most important pillar of a successful startup. Glorifying thebran d on social mediaplatforms and word-of-mouth marketing are the two techniques to stand out from the crowd. The loyalty and trust of a user can be attained only when they rigorously work towards progress and growth that the want to achieve. Since you are aware of all the common difficulties in the budding stage of a company, let us get on to the next stop. So let us now talk about the practical tips through which you will be able to get rid of all the woes involved in a startup. Source â€" UnSplash.comHow To Make Your StartUp An Instant Hit? All of the people involved in this business focus their approach towards moving forward. And to stay multiple steps ahead of the competitors, startups need to run all the processes more efficiently.evalEfficiency matters in places where your business needs to get hold of the right nerve. For example, if you are not matching up to the level of your competitors in following the current trend and standing out, then there is a huge chance that you and your brand can go unnoticed.Are you still in a pickle?Well, let us simplify it a bit more. Ameliorating the business efficiency means making the most of all the resources that you have, and still get a 2X boost in the market. Speaking of resources let us do a quick check of what it must include.: Monetary resources. Manpower. Machinery. Space. Access to services and products.One thing that we are sure of by now is that businesses require ultimate efficiency to gain gargantuan success. But we all know that the word ‘efficiency’ is more than just a word. It is necessary for businesses to achieve efficiency so that they can bridge the gap between them and larger companies. Check out these tips, and follow their dedicated implementation to help businesses work with elevated efficiency and improve customer satisfaction. So without any further ado, let us carry on the discussion of the SUCCESS MANTRAS. eval1) Don’t Forget To Create A PlanIf you don’t have a business plan, t he foundation will never be strong enough to support the entire structure. It’ll then become a man without a backbone. The plan is a must-have key to run any sort of business process. It helps the user to understand the process by outlining the goals, objective and projected growth.Creating a business plan helps to fulfill entrepreneurial goals and motives. The format is actually out of concern, as it doesn’t matter at all. It could be the sales numbers you need to achieve, to compliment your specific goals, that you have for the business.2) Discover The Power Of A WebsiteFor eons, a website has been the most effective tool for the business’s marketing. And if you think that with time it has lost its value, then you are definitely mistaken. It actually still holds the same scope, as it years ago. And these day websites are not just used to fetch business but are also used for conducting business.Developing a website is a must for all the businesses that are looking forward to ameliorating the efficiency all across the organization.And if you are thinking about the gateway, you must know that a strongcontent management system(CMS) provides a way to integrate the entire process into the website.Photo Credit â€" Pexels.com3) There Is No Harm In OutsourcingNobody is perfect! And it is a well-known phenomenon, as everybody doesn’t have the right expertise in different activities. For example; Sales. Human resource management. Branding. Accounting related functions. Administration. Search Engine Optimization. Payroll. Web promotions. Marketing. Employee benefits administration functions.Therefore, it is better to either higher a team (in-house), or outsource a one. As per the reports provided by a well-known organization, outsourcing a team for non-core activities is undoubtedly the best method to operate the business a lot more efficiently.Are you a small business owner? Then it is best for you to partner with another business to discover the best deal for yourself.Outsourcing a non-competency/ non-core activity to the third-party organization that excels in the above-mentioned areas, makes it easy for anyone to focus more on core activities that lead to enhanced efficiency, productivity, and quality of all the business processes.4) Keep The Focus On Core ActivitiesMajor activities are vital components of any industry/ organization. If an organization is focused more on succeeding and gives more time to major activities then it will definitely help to keep survive the cutting-edge competition. It is a great way to remain ahead of the competitors.Once you outsource any of the non-core business activities to a third-party firm, it becomes easy to fetch sufficient time to manage, focus and execute operations on the core business practices. And the good news is that you will be able to do all of that by just using the limited resources.It is definite, that you are aware of the fact that a small business owner possesses a limited number of resources. For example time, cash, space, man-power, etc.Hence, it is necessary for a business to make the most of all the available resources, like; The investments are done onbuilding market share Managing the recessionary period Developing new products/ services Moving ahead of competitors5) Create A Long-Term Technology PlanThe flourishment of technology has led to multiple changes in organizations. And by changes, we mean the difference in ways of maintaining business process efficiency.The complete process of exchanging the prominent technologies with a completely new one does not only boost the company’s productivity but also places the office environment to an exciting new level that leads to the shooting of the efficiency of the team and revenue funnel.With technologies, properly determined short and long-term business plans can help you to effectively manage the work. Also, it is important to work with the network vendor, in order to deploy technology that matches the e ntire process.6) Expand Network To A Greater ExtentWith the help of networking it is possible to achieve success to a great extent. Coming in contact with any industry’s niche business owner, expert, it gets easy to increase the presence. But that is not all, as it also promotes the business.Hence, it is better to join small business associations, or mark your presence in business magazines, or participate in different events in order to raise awareness of your company. Participating in events, and business functions help potential clients to get to know about the services you offer. To be honest, it is the best way to win their hearts.These are the few techniques that will help you torun your startupmore efficiently. But feel free to modify them in order to compliment your process. One thing that needs your attention is that these tips are not limited to any particular sector. Whether you are a technical or not technical company, you can easily make the most of all the techniques .If you still have any doubt then feel free to reach out to us. But until then, stay tuned to this space for more information.

Were In A Holding Pattern

Were In A Holding Pattern Rather than feel like Chicken Little, running around squawking The end is near, I just have to believe that the information below is on track. Right now we are all cutting back (businesses as well as individuals), unsure when, not if, things will turn around. But businesses can only continue to  exist if they are re-inventing themselves and have a plan for growth in the future.   They are operating with minimal employees right now,  trying to wait out this recession.   That is why I  believe this data makes sense. Not all, but many businesses will have some sort of a growth strategy, and that will require  creating and/or filling  positions in Business Development and Sales.    It should also result in the need for marketing and operations folks to carry out the  message and delivery of  their re-invented products and services, Where Recruiters See the Greatest Growth in Exec Hiring in Next Six Months Business development-17.3% Sales-15.0% Engineering-10.4% Operations management- 8.7% (incl. supply chain, logistics, quality) Marketing- 8.7% Consulting- 8.2% Finance-   7.9% Research and development-   7.7% Source: ExecuNet   This information came from a free, ExecuNet newsletter. Keep an eye out to re-invent yourselves based on what you know about your occupation and industry trends.   The future looks bright through my eyes, at least for those with the desire to adapt.

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What do you want to do - What do you want to do when __________? Fill in the blank. The question is typical for many life stages. We remember being asked, “What do you want to do when you grow up?” when we were younger â€" too young to really know what to say.  Admit it was superhero on your list? Certainly, it’s a valuable question to consider after high school and upon graduating from college. It makes sense for anyone laid off of a job to re-visit “what’s next,” especially if his or her industry no longer offers many new opportunities. Today, thanks, in part, to an organization called Civic Ventures (a think tank on boomers, work and social purpose) many people of traditional retirement age are asking themselves what is next for them. If you broaden the traditional view of superhero to include work related to helping people, maybe its not such a bad goal! As reported in an earlier post, research from Civic Ventures shows that as many as 9 million people ages 44 to 70 are already in encore careers that combine personal meaning, continued income and social impact. That’s up from an estimated 8.4 million in 2008. Another 31 million people, ages 44 to 70, are interested in finding encore careers. Together, those currently in encore careers and those interested in encore careers represent 40 percent â€" or two in five â€" of all Americans ages 44 to 70. Earlier this month, I was honored to attend Civic Ventures conference: Encore 2011: Shaping the Future of the Encore Movement. We discussed what might be next for people thinking of encore careers and how to help advance a movement where encore careerists would find opportunities in a variety of fields and industries. Ruth Wooden board chair of Civic Ventures and former president of Public Agenda, where she is now a senior adviser, shared thoughts about the encore movement. These are some of her comments: The encore movement is way more than an encore career.   It’s a state of mind that says “I am not finished yet.   I’ll live every last minute with joy, hope and a deep spiritual connection to the world.” The encore movement is people who believe passionately that we can do way better by our country, our communities and our neighbors. The encore movement is a time in our lives when we can live with less fear of failure and more freedom to servewith no expectation of any return of any kind. The encore movement is designed to overcome common enemiesage discrimination, inertia, perpetual childish leisure, and outdated notions of what we can and cannot do. The encore movement is about new role models and we each get to be one of the first.   I’ve heard the saying “If you are not a beautiful example, then you are likely to be an ugly warning.” The encore movement is giving me social permission to live older better and I’ll be giving social permission to others to do the same. The encore movement is about fixing things in our society that are broken.   That makes us just a little bit crazy enough to try something new and differentsomething small at first but staying everlasting at it. The encore movement is not about what I should do, but what I feel called to do. The encore movement is about one cutting edge corporation leading the way, giving corporate permission to others to get on board or risk losing good younger employees to companies that do offer encore programs to all their employees. The encore movement is about making commitments, taking action and coming back next year to report on progress. The encore movement is about transforming employer attitudes, including nonprofit and public sector organizations so they will have to compete in the future to get the best encore talent. The encore movement is about entrepreneurial investors, backing a big idea for scaling up new transition pathways for boomers on line and one-to-one. Do these remarks resonate with you? You don’t need to be in the “second half of life” to be thinking about how to create an environment where experienced workers would be able to assume and expect their skills and experiences would be valued in a wide array of work places. Might you be a member of the “Encore Movement?” Are you wondering what is next for you, your friends or maybe for your parents? Have you thought about how you may want to get involved with work combining, “purpose, passion and a paycheck?” Stay tuned for more information and advice about how to make those goals come true! photo from frogDNA