Progress. Optimization. Productivity. Growth. FSU Center for HR Management Career Success Thomas H. Shea President, Florida/Caribbean Right Management Office: 954.334.2500 [email protected] Tom Shea’s Personal Philosophy of Work Each of us is born as CEO of our own company for life. Everyone has a set of ever developing portable skills that we lease out. Sometimes as a supervisor, vice president, sales person, department head, etc. for a company or organization. And sometimes under our own personal brand. As CEO we are always responsible for the ultimate performance of our own company. We must frequently do a performance review: CFO, CHRO, COO, CMO, CEO 2 Career Success Strategy “THE CAREER LADDER” 3 Career Success Strategy “THE CAREER LADDER” 4 Career Success Strategy 4 steps to career success Focused Excellence Passion Economics Success is a Journey! 5 Career Success Strategy If you can put “passion, excellence, focus, economics” at the center of your efforts, you are more likely to make an impact in what matters most to all of us. 6 Career Success Strategy Workplace Traits Most Attributed to Generations The Traditionalists  Plan to stay with the organization over the long term  Respectful of organizational hierarchy  Like structure  Accepting of authority figures in the workplace  Give maximum effort • Baby Boomers  Give maximum effort  Accepting of authority figures in the workplace  Results driven  Plan to stay with the organization over the long term  Retain what they learn 7 Career Success Strategy Workplace Traits Most Attributed to Generations  Gen Xers         Technologically savvy Global thinkers Entrepreneurial Like informality Learn quickly Seek work-life balance Pragmatic Embrace diversity  Millennials       Technologically savvy Achievement-oriented Embrace diversity Learn quickly Need supervision Motivated by recognition 8 Career Success Strategy  Gen Z 9 LARGEST GENERATION IN US WORKFORCE NOW? LARGEST GENERATION IN ENTIRE US POPULATION NOW? 10 11 12 13 14 15 Advancement. Leadership. Energy. Performance. Career Success The RightChoice© Career Success Strategy Each of the “cogs” represents a critical component for success…all geared to deliver on your desired career outcomes. SOCIAL MEDIA 17 Career Success You Don’t Get Promoted, Unless You Promote Yourself! Unwritten Rules:           Need great visibility Consider feedback a gift Impress them with your knowledge of their business first Find out ways to improve results and then do them Go small to grow big Establish a consistent track record of acing performance reviews Have at least one BIPP (Bold Innovative Power Project) When you mess up, fess up. Fast! Protect your online image Optimize your use of LinkedIn 18 Career Success How To Make The Best Career Opportunities Come To You! Follow the P.O.W.E.R. formula to tap into the hidden job market & make the best jobs come to you. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Public Speaking in your area of expertise. Organization Leadership, not waiting on direction. Writing proactively online and offline. Everyday Meetings to enhance your impact. Representing Your Company and Volunteering. 19 Career Success Network, network, network! Never stop nurturing or expanding your personal and professional connections.   Managing your career is not the same as doing your job. To keep your career moving forward you must engage in:  Relentless  Continuous  Uninterrupted  Constant Self Promotion 20 Career Success Figure a way to truly benefit others! Make a difference and bring joy, help others along the way. 21 Progress. Optimization. Productivity. Growth. Stay focused Use your time wisely C reate a plan Strive for S-u-c-c-e-s-s… Collect info in an organized way Evaluate your progress Stay energized Smile often 23 Advancement. Leadership. Energy. Performance. THANK YOU!