Archive for December, 2008
7 Keys to Job Security – Key #3 Invest in Yourself
Posted by: | CommentsConstantly improving and diversifying your skills is critical to lifetime success and employment. This may mean working with a coach or a mentor. Learning is key because of the rapid changes that are occuring in job descriptions.
In today’s world, jobs are changing so fast and require flexibility and a wide range of skills on the part of the worker. If you are not reading, taking courses, or surfing the web on a regular basis, then you are not keeping up with the demands in the workplace. You will be left behind in the informational revolution with skills and abilities suitable only for yesterday’s job.
At least every quarter, invest some time to review your skills with an eye toward the future. New Year’s Day is an ideal time for this activity. Identify two new skills to acquire, then take classes, study, or read books to master the new skills. Identify skills you have now and how you can develop those skills to the “Master” level.
I have observed and experienced that a time comes in our lives when we evolve to appreciate investing in knowledge and experiences to better ourselves and those around us. I believe that at this time going into a new year, there’s no better investment than in our personal and professional development.
First and foremost, get excited about your personal and professional development. There’s great payoff now and in the future.
What are your plans for personal and professional development?
7 Keys to Job Security – Key #2
Posted by: | CommentsAs we approach a brand new year, what are your plans for creating your own opportunities in the rapidly changing business and workplace environment?
Business sustainability and job security are top-of-mind for my clients and their employees. The future of work is evolving. Each one of us must adapt and evolve or become extinct (in business and in the work we perform). I am recommending that my clients take specific steps supported by my feedback and guidance as they follow the ‘Seven Keys to Job Security’. Key #1 was Find Passion in What You Do.
Key #2 – Find Excellence in What You Do.
What are you really good at? This may include specific skills or more general attributes. You can be really good at fine-tuning something technical or in handling difficult situations with clients.
When you have identified your core competencies, you will feel good about letting others know that you love what you do and you are also confident in what you do. Your pride in your contribution and passion for your work with grow and show. You will be able to see how your competencies can transcend to other job opportunities as your job and your workplace change – and so it will.
I would be interested in hearing about your search for excellence in what you do and how you are opening the doors to new opportunities to thrive in 2009.
Our program Personal Quality and Leadership (90-Day Personal Quality Branding) has assisted many clients in setting standards of excellence and stepping up to the challenge of evolving and thriving in rapidly changing environments.
