Position yourself for Success in a Connected World- 12 Tips
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This document discusses how the work world is changing rapidly due to new technologies and increased globalization. It emphasizes that individuals must take proactive steps to position themselves for success, such as developing digital skills, thinking globally, boosting communication abilities, and maintaining networks. The key message is that the game has changed and individuals must adapt in order to thrive in this highly connected modern environment.
Position yourself for Success in a Connected World- 12 Tips
- 1. POSITIONYOURSELF FOR SUCCESS IN A HIGHLY CONNECTED WORLD LUANNE TIERNEY & ASSOCIATES MULTI-CHANNEL MARKETING
- 2. No one is going to spend more time thinking about your career than YOU!
- 3. The world is changing so QUICKLY
- 4. Did You KNOW only 10 years ago there were NO...
- 5. IPHONES, NOOKS, KINDLES, EBOOKS
- 7. From GPS to Google Maps to Open Table
- 10. Did you know, 10 years ago these JOBS did NOT even exist
- 11. Social media manager SEO specialist Zumba instructor Mobile app developer Talent manager Elder care specialist NEW JOBS ALWAYS DEVELOPING
- 12. MAYBE YOUR JOB HASN T CHANGED BUT MAYBE YOU’RE USING NEW TECHNOLOGY
- 13. 10 years ago: monk texting his monastery
- 14. city bakery@ twitter.com 10 YEARS AGO: A BAKER TWEETING
- 15. SO...WHAT DOES ALL THIS MEAN FOR YOU?
- 16. The Game HAS Changed
- 17. Work is not a place... it’s what you do Millennials Global market New technologies
- 18. WHAT WILL THE WORK WORLD BE LIKE IN THE NEXT 5-10 YEARS?
- 19. 19 IMPACT HOW WE WORK FUTURE IS CONNECTED & GLOBAL
- 20. New Skills for Next Decade
- 21. Skills for a Conceptual Age
- 22. Cross Cultural Competency New Media Literacy Virtual Collaboration Social Intelligence CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING Design & Content Creation
- 23. Position Yourself for the Future World of Work: 12 Strategies
- 25. What Three Things DoYou Want To Be Known For? What AreYou Doing On & Offline So People Recognize These Traits? Be Thoughtful AboutYour On & Offline Actions
- 26. WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS…
- 27. CareerBuilder April 2012 Study 34% OF HIRING MANAGERS said the following social media discoveries led to candidates NOT getting the job: Candidate posted provocative or in- appropriate photos or information Evidence of candidate drinking or using drugs Candidate had poor communication skills Candidate bad mouthed previous employer Candidate made discriminatory comments Candidate lied about his/her qualifications 48% 45% 35% 33% 28% 22% DON’T VENT ONLINE
- 28. MANAGE YOUR ONLINE BRAND
- 29. #2 THINK & ACT GLOBALLY
- 30. • Learn a foreign language • Be a Global Volunteer-locally • Connect with people globally • Ask for global assignment
- 31. #3 GROW YOUR DIGITAL SKILLS
- 32. ü Learn Adobe Photoshop ü Create infographics ü Use social media ü Use video in your business
- 33. HOW TO LEARN VIDEO! Community colleges Local PBS stations Boot camps & workshops Online courses
- 34. Wall Street Journal Jan 2012 http://on.wsj.com/g5Xf1Z #4 BE A SPECIALIST BUT GO BROAD
- 35. sales IT marketing finance human resoures
- 36. #5 LOOK & ACT CONFIDENTLY
- 37. 8. Consistent Posi.ve Interac.ons HAVE THE COURAGE TO SPEAK TO ANYONE!
- 38. STAY CURIOUS & TRY DIFFERENT THINGS #6
- 40. BE PROACTIVE: PICK NEW ROLES#7
- 41. GET COMFORTABLE WITH BEING UNCOMFORTABLE
- 42. IT’S NOT ABOUT ADDED RESPONSIBILITIES
- 43. Thomas Friedman Employers are looking for people with critical thinking skills, but also people who can invent, adapt & reinvent their jobs every day, in a market that changes faster than ever.
- 44. #8 BOOSTYOUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS 16 year old MalalaYousafzai Speaking to the United Nations
- 45. Speak up in meetings Offer to present Improve writing skills Join Toastmasters Become a good listener! Understand your audience
- 46. #9 THINK MULTIGENERATIONAL INTERACTIONS
- 48. MILLENNIALS
- 50. #10 DON’T HAVE AN INBOX STRATEGY
- 51. Wherever you are... BE there Wherever you are... BE there THE POWER OF FOCUS: KNOW WHEN TO MULTITASK
- 52. Write Down Your Goals Look At Them Regularly
- 53. 53 BE DETERMINED
- 57. WHAT 3 ACTIONS CAN I TAKE NOW?
- 58. 1.CONNECT WITH ONE NEW PERSON A MONTH
- 59. 2. HELP SOMEONE, EXPECT NOTHING IN RETURN
- 60. 3. LEARN SOMETHING NEW EVERY MONTH
- 61. TAKE TIME TO INVEST INYOURSELF!
- 62. thank you!