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Keys to Career Success for HR Professionals

Keys to Career Success for HR Professionals. Eileen Kirton. KWA Partners A Division of People First HR Services. Career Success Defined Self Assessment Career Development HR Career Decisions Job Shaping Elements of Work. Agenda. Definition of Career Success.

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Keys to Career Success for HR Professionals

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  1. Keys to CareerSuccess for HR Professionals Eileen Kirton KWA Partners A Division of People First HR Services

  2. Career Success Defined Self Assessment Career Development HR Career Decisions Job Shaping Elements of Work Agenda

  3. Definition of Career Success “ Getting to do what you really want to do, doing it well, and feeling good that you’re doing it”

  4. Career Success

  5. Career Success

  6. Your Strategic Advantage Self Assessment Values Style Your Strategic Advantage Interests Skills Knowledge

  7. Any gaps to close? Relationships Skill development Interests not yet realized Reality testing Seek feedback Look for nuggets of gold What is your reputation Career Development Steps

  8. Make a commitment to yourself – make a plan Career Development Steps

  9. Size of company Match company style to your style Strategic vs. operational Innovative vs. practical HR Career Decisions

  10. Generalist Need for variety Extensive range of knowledge Bored doing the same thing Wear many different hats Get their hands into everything Enjoy unpredictability Valued – thrive anywhere they’re placed Generalists define the “how” Abundant positions Generalist vs. Specialist

  11. Specialist Detail oriented Analytical Managing processes Expert in specific area People rely on your expertise Usually higher salaries In large organizations – specialists rule! Fewer positions Removed from customers Generalist vs. Specialist

  12. Importance of line experience & relationships Many coming from other disciplines HR background generalist with specialist experience IQ and EQ Emphasis on leading and developing people Current on HR trends Confident and organized; innovative Advancing in HR

  13. Operational vs. Strategic “Tools” not kept sharp Company’s growing and you’re not (you’re going backwards) Why Company Might Leave You

  14. Initiate career conversations Manage your own career development Be open to possibilities Be a life long learner Track accomplishments / job diary Understand the business Network – internal and external Being in Charge of Your Career

  15. Have Sunday evening dreads – big time? Know yourself and what matters Thinking About Making a Change?

  16. Entry Mid Latter Career Development at all Ages and Stages

  17. Many jobs can adjust to fit your skills & preferences Steps: Consider task content and relationships Find a win-win solution Put positive change in place Check in Concept of Job Shaping

  18. You are the company You need to be a model of engagement If not engaged – fix it Job Satisfaction Importance For HR

  19. Make any decision for you not just about $ or emotions Risk of being flattered by an approach Document your self-reflection and plan and measure against Try something on for size – always another fork ahead Decisions, Decisions…

  20. CAREER SATISFACTION Three Elements to Work what you do where you do it who you do it with

  21. The 80/20 rule You deserve a fulfilling career experience Acid test – would you accept your same role? Career courage is in your hands Make or seize opportunities Final Thoughts

  22. “You have brains in your head You have feet in your shoes You can steer yourself Any direction you choose.” “Oh the places you’ll go” Dr. Seuss

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