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JOBTALKS

JOBTALKS. On-The-Job Success. Indiana University Kelley School of Business C. Randall Powell, Ph.D. Contents used in this presentation are adapted from Career Planning Strategies and used with the permission of the author. Strategies for on the Job Success. Kevin McCoy

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JOBTALKS

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  1. JOBTALKS On-The-Job Success Indiana UniversityKelley School of BusinessC. Randall Powell, Ph.D Contents used in this presentation are adapted from Career Planning Strategies and used with the permission of the author.

  2. Strategies for on the Job Success Kevin McCoy Philip Morris U.S.A.

  3. All the interviewing has finally paid off, ………….. “I’ve been offered a job!” Is this a Good Fit for me ?

  4. Motivational Fit • Location Fit • Job Fit • Organizational Fit

  5. Your Career will effect every part of your Life. How will it effect my Social Life ? How will it effect my relationship with my Family ? Will I have the time for my Hobbies and Personal Interest ?

  6. Your Journey will likely include multiple locations

  7. Your Career will effect every part of your Life. Will I achieve my Financial Goals ? Will this meet my expectations for future Career Goals ?

  8. Your Career will effect every part of your Life. Will the location or job requirements allow me to maintain my Physical Goals ? Will the culture there conflict with my personal Beliefs and Values ?

  9. Make a Personal GamePlan • Family • Social Life • Personal Interest • Financial Goals • Career Goals • Physical Goals • Beliefs and Values Monday- Friday Sleep 8 Hours Morning Prep 1 Hour Commute (both ways) 1 Hour On the Job 9 Hours* Free Time 5 Hours The most precious and fairest thing in Life - Everybody gets the same 24 hours

  10. Setting Realistic Expectations • Specific • Measurable • Attainable • Relevant • Time Based

  11. From NOW- to- DAY ONE • Send an Introductory E- Mail • Ask for any materials that • would better prepare you • Volunteer to take part of any meeting, • conference calls, or social functions • Be prompt and accurate when • administrative request are made

  12. Day One • Look the Part • Eye Contact, Smile, Firm Hand Shake • Be Consistent • You don’t get a second chance to • make a first impression.

  13. Opinions are formed quickly “She seems confident, very personable, I like her.” “ Wow, she obviously thinks she’s ready to be President.” • Listen • Respectful • Realistic • Honest • Friendly Always put your Brain in gear before speaking

  14. Organization Cultures can be Unique • Become a student of how the organization works… • How people work together • How department roles support the mission • How the employees socially interact • Unwritten rules • When in Rome, …..

  15. Week One Dump Forms to complete Payroll, Benefits, Supply Materials,… Policy & Procedure Substance Abuse, Holiday & Vacation, Harassment,….. Benefits Materials Medical, Dental, Retirement, Profit Sharing Equipment Issue Computer, Printer, Vehicle,… Systems Setup E-mail, Voice-mail, Security Clearance,…. Learn

  16. Horror Stories from Training Camp Trainers in most companies will provide feedback to the Immediate Supervisor about you. Have Fun, but remember why your there.

  17. Four Phases • Enthusiastic Beginner • Disillusioned Learner • Emerging Contributor • Peak Performer

  18. Enthusiastic Beginner “This is a Great Job “! “I can’t wait to show them what I can do.” “If I dazzle them, I’ll be promoted in a year !” • Passion to Succeed is High • Eager to Learn • Excited about getting Paid • Highly Optimistic about the Future

  19. Your Boss and Co-workers will have a different view Enthusiastic Beginner • Time required for instruction • Can’t be depended on for positive outcomes • May make mistakes that are costly • Not limited by past experiences • Can look at old problems with fresh perspective • Contributes energy to projects and goals

  20. The Importance of a Mentor • Internal • External • Ongoing Get your customer to teach you their business Most of them love to do it

  21. Disillusioned Learner “This is harder than I thought.” “Nobody appreciates my effort” “Is this what I went to College for ? “What am I doing with my LIFE ? • Pressure to Perform • Routine Duties • Competitive Co-workers • Critical Boss • Minimal Influence • No Recognition • Organization Politics • Co-Workers not Friends • Tight Personal Budget

  22. Communication • Keep it Positive • Avoid the Water Cooler Gang • Stay in touch- check your messages often • Should I Write it or Say it….be careful

  23. Steering Clear of Trouble • Show up a few minutes early • Think in Contingency about everything- if it goes wrong… • Never abuse the Expense account • Don’t worry about who got the CREDIT

  24. Personal Accountability When is somebody to train me ? Why do we have to go through all this change ? Who dropped the ball ? How can I do my job better ? What can I do to improve the situation ? From the book “QBQ” The Question Behind the Question John G. Miller

  25. Situational Self Leadership Taking the Lead when you’re not in charge Motivation Employee Supervisor • Interesting Work ___ ___ • Full appreciation of work done ___ ___ • Feeling of being in on things ___ ___ • Job Security ___ ___ • Good Wages ___ ___ • Promotion, growth within organization ___ ___ • Good working conditions ___ ___ • Personal loyalty of employees ___ ___ • Sympathetic help with personal problems ___ ___ • Tactful disciplining ___ ___

  26. Emerging Contributor “I think I’m starting to get it” “My numbers are getting better” “I have some improvement ideas ” • Cautious but Capable • Need someone to bounce ideas off of • Competence is increasing • Developing Skills

  27. How to get the Boss to Pay Attention • Demonstrate that you can Perform your Role • Contribute “meaningful comments” at Meetings • Be a Problem Solver / Not a Problem Reporter • Display Passion for your job

  28. Peak Performer “I’m all over this” “I’m ready for more” “I can teach this” “I’m ready to move up” • High Skill & Competence Levels • Productive Contributions • Ability to Role Model • Self-directed- boss free to work with others • High Morale affects others • High self satisfaction

  29. Advancement Planning Process Getting on the Radar Screen • Make your desires known • Ask for Feedback • Work With Evaluations • Assessments • Stand and Deliver Presentations

  30. Grades / They just won’t go away ! Performance Appraisals

  31. Performance Appraisals STAR's • Situation • Task • Action • Result

  32. Performance Appraisals Where do you want to go ? • Career Aspirations • Mobility Summary • Leadership Development Plan

  33. Everybody is Looking for Leadership General Colin Powell His message on the subject of Leadership • Focus on the Mission • Prepare people to accomplish it

  34. Everybody is Looking for Leadership What Leaders do: • Know Where They Are • Provide Direction • Allocate Resources • Build Capability

  35. Your Leadership Legacy What will be the things people remember ? That Legacy will start very soon

  36. Good Luck !

  37. If you would like to learn more, Career Planning Strategies textbook will supply additional information on this topic.

  38. If you would like to learn more, Career Planning Strategies textbook will supply additional information on this topic.

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