Conquer Career Insanity.....Four Rules for the New World of Work
You know the definition of insanity….”doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results”......that’s how many professionals are managing their careers today. Resumes are quickly saved in a file somewhere on the C drive. Recruiters are neglected. Networks are allowed to fade away and die. Occasionally, Linkedin is checked….and Twitter might be used after the Cubs win the World Series while Facebook is reserved for friends and family.
While most of us have been working 60+ hours/week, becoming more and more isolated from anything other than our job, the work world has been transformed and the playing field and rules are almost unrecognizable. If you’re feeling uneasy and uncomfortable, join the club – Welcome to the new world of working and careering. Here are some tips to help you keep your sanity:
Brand Yourself! You’re the product. You’re in sales. You are a “marketeer”. You have a compelling story to tell about why you are THE BEST and no one can deliver that message like you. Continued visibility is important. Tell your story on Linkedin and become a SME through Twitter.
Bring purpose to your work! We’ll be working fulltime or part-time longer than any of us planned. Purposeful work helps us find balance in our lives.
Network for the rest of your natural life! Keeping your networking going and growing really pays off. In today’s market it’s both what you know AND who you know. Set a goal to add one new “A” contact a month.
Be the solution! Out-of-the-silo thinking enables you to compete in the new world of work. Creating solid practical solutions gives you the edge. Practice your leadership skills. Claim your personal power. Be a High Gain producer
You know the definition of insanity….”doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results”......that’s how many professionals are managing their careers today. Resumes are quickly saved in a file somewhere on the C drive. Recruiters are neglected. Networks are allowed to fade away and die. Occasionally, Linkedin is checked….and Twitter might be used after the Cubs win the World Series while Facebook is reserved for friends and family.
While most of us have been working 60+ hours/week, becoming more and more isolated from anything other than our job, the work world has been transformed and the playing field and rules are almost unrecognizable. If you’re feeling uneasy and uncomfortable, join the club – Welcome to the new world of working and careering. Here are some tips to help you keep your sanity:
Brand Yourself! You’re the product. You’re in sales. You are a “marketeer”. You have a compelling story to tell about why you are THE BEST and no one can deliver that message like you. Continued visibility is important. Tell your story on Linkedin and become a SME through Twitter.
Bring purpose to your work! We’ll be working fulltime or part-time longer than any of us planned. Purposeful work helps us find balance in our lives.
Network for the rest of your natural life! Keeping your networking going and growing really pays off. In today’s market it’s both what you know AND who you know. Set a goal to add one new “A” contact a month.
Be the solution! Out-of-the-silo thinking enables you to compete in the new world of work. Creating solid practical solutions gives you the edge. Practice your leadership skills. Claim your personal power. Be a High Gain producer
