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Take Charge of Your Career

Take Charge of Your Career. WIN Webinar February 25, 2014 Sue Kaiden CareerEdge, LLC www.careeredge.us suek@careeredge.us 484-433-7284. Overview. Taking Stock Know Thyself Target – Aspire To Job Gap Analysis Closing the Gap Q&A. Taking Stock. Personal Inventory - Example.

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Take Charge of Your Career

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  1. Take Charge ofYour Career WIN Webinar February 25, 2014 Sue Kaiden CareerEdge, LLC www.careeredge.us suek@careeredge.us 484-433-7284

  2. Overview • Taking Stock • Know Thyself • Target – Aspire To Job • Gap Analysis • Closing the Gap • Q&A CareerEdge, LLC 2014

  3. Taking Stock CareerEdge, LLC 2014

  4. Personal Inventory - Example CareerEdge, LLC 2014

  5. Know Thyself • What skills do you most like to use? • What type of environment lets you do your best work? • What do you like and not like about your current position and firm? • Do you want to stay at your current firm? Move to a different firm? Change sectors or specialty? • What salary and level would you like to get to next? In five years? CareerEdge, LLC 2014

  6. Target Job Chart CareerEdge, LLC 2014

  7. Target Job Chart - Example CareerEdge, LLC 2014

  8. Target Job – “Aspire To” Job • Compare your current job with the “Do Want” column • Search Indeed.com or niche sites to identify target jobs (search for specific skills and knowledge not titles) • Break down the job description • Experience Required • Education/Certifications • Specific Knowledge/Technical Skills • Personality Traits/Soft Skills • Compare your background with requirements CareerEdge, LLC 2014

  9. Gap Analysis CareerEdge, LLC 2014

  10. Gap Analysis • Based on your comparison chart, what are your strengths and weaknesses? • Did you uncover significant gaps in experience or credentials? • Do you need to work on developing proof that you possess the required skills? • Are some of your soft skills lacking? • If not, what’s holding you back from advancing? CareerEdge, LLC 2014

  11. Target Companies • Moving up sometimes means moving out • What firms interest you most? • If you like your firm, are there other departments you’re interested in learning more about? • Identifying target companies: • Networking • Professional Associations • Job postings • Industry journals/Philadelphia Business Journal • LinkedIn, Glass Door, Wet Feet, Vault CareerEdge, LLC 2014

  12. Closing The Gap • How do you compare with your ideal or “aspire to” job? • Network with people in jobs like your “ideal” • Ask for advice – how did they get there? • Find a mentor or “advisory board” • Certifications? Workshops? On-line Courses? • Offer to help • Make your aspirations known – in a positive way • Visibility – improve profile, expand network, groups • Volunteer – projects, professional assoc, non- profits CareerEdge, LLC 2014

  13. Re-Cap • Personal Inventory • Target Job Chart • Gap Analysis • Action Plan CareerEdge, LLC 2014

  14. Any Questions? • Please type your questions into the chat function! • We will address as many questions as time permits • If you have question very specific to your situation, take advantage of free one-on-one consultation with Sue that you can arrange at your convenience CareerEdge, LLC 2014

  15. Follow Up Thanks for attending! Please complete the brief feedback form. SPECIAL WIN MEMBER OFFER: • Remember that all participants qualify for a free 30 minute one-on-one phone consultation with Sue • Email her at suek@careeredge.us to set up a time • Make sure to identify yourself as a WIN member CareerEdge, LLC 2014

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