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Have You Googled Yourself Lately? (Part 3 of 3)

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Have you Googled yourself lately? If not, you should.

Go ahead, I’ll wait …  

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What information was available about you?

  • What kind of impression would this make on a potential employer?
  • Did unflattering information posted on a social networking site come up?
  • Even worse, was there nothing?

In this age of ubiquitous social media, make the assumption that the recruiter/hiring manager/customer is conducting an online search of you as well!

Your online image is making an impression on potential employers, contractors, and clients, even before you meet them.

What message is being communicated about you?

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… (gasp) No Stockings! (Part 2 of 3)

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Last week I asked,

“What advice did your career center give you when you graduated from undergrad?” 

Much of the advice we received (back then) is no longer relevant. My biggest pet peeve … nude stockings!

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I remember seeing the First Lady of our country on television in a dress and pumps with … (gasp) no stockings! I declared at that exact moment, if she does not have to wear them, neither do I.

In an Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn world, there is an abundance of information available to a potential employer about you (personal and professional).  Managing your professional image is no longer just about finding that perfect navy blue suit (or nude stockings).

 Your online image can carry just as much weight with potential employers, customers, and clients, as your first in-person meeting.

Have you Googled yourself lately? If not, you should. Go ahead, I’ll wait…

What information was available about you?  What kind of impression would this make on a potential employer or customer?

  • In this age of social media, what are the “New Rules?”
  • What is your branded image (online & in-person)?
  • How do you create a professional online competitive edge?

Further, was it just me, or was nude the most unflattering hue available … I digress …

What advice did you receive that is no longer relevant?  What are the current “Rules of the Game?”

Are you interested in support in the creation or management of your online image?

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What Advice Did Your Career Center Give You? (Part 1 of 3)

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When I graduated from undergrad (many years ago might I add …), I had two primary goals.

  1. graduationThe first was to get into graduate school and the
  2. second, was getting a job to help pay for it.

 

So, I went to visit the career center (sounding familiar …) How did your career center advise you?

  • Dress in a navy blue skirt-suit.
  • Carry a briefcase.
  • Wear nude stockings.
  • Put on a pair of black 1 inch pumps.
  • Cross your legs at the ankle, when sitting.
  • Look the interviewer in the eye (so they won’t think you are lying).
  • Bring 3 copies of your resume (1 page only!).

I could go on … What advice did your career center give you when you graduated from undergrad? 

Well … much of this advice is no longer relevant.

Even the First Lady of our county no longer wears nude stockings!

So, what are the “New Rules?” What is your branded image (online & in person)? How do you create a professional competitive edge during interviews? Could you benefit from professional coaching? To request information about coaching services click HERE.

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The Disparity Between Management’s Perceptions and Why Employees Really Leave

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Do you remember the last time you were on a job search?

Looking for a job can be a painstaking process. Further, the current state of the economy makes for a highly competitive environment without much return.

What would have to occur for an employee to quit their new job?

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Approximately 89% of managers believe that employees leave their jobs for more money. However, approximately 88% of employees said they left their jobs for reasons other than money.

                     ~William, 2003

This is a significant disparity between management’s perceptions and the reality.

What causes an employee to leave?

  • Employee does not respect or like their managers
  • The job or environment is not what the employee expected
  • The Employee is not the right fit for the role
  • Employee does not receive coaching and feedback on 
their performance
  • Employee does not believe there are enough opportunities for 
growth and advancement
  • Employee feels devalued or that their contributions are not 
recognized
  • Employee is unable to attain or maintain a stress-free, work- life balance (Branham, 2005)

Last but not least, the employee does not feel like a welcomed part of the team. Employees who are not properly socialized and acclimated to the company’s culture are more likely to quit (Ashforth & Saks, 1995).

 

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Are New Employees the Future of Their Organization?

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New Employees are often viewed as the future of their organization.

Unfortunately, the promise of new employees isn’t always fulfilled. Too often their new ideas go unheard within the typical hierarchical structure of business. What a detriment to the potential contribution the employee could have offered their new organization.

What does it really cost an organization to lose the potential of a new employee? Even worse, what does it cost an organization if a disenfranchised employee who is negative, contrary, and disengaged decides to stay?

This is one of the core challenges of acclimating new employees to your company quickly and preparing them for enduring success.

How do you meet the challenge of new employees?

Design Model

Learn more about the

Onboarding Workforce Maximization Design Model

http://drgia.com/onboarding-design/

 

 

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You are invited to attend an exciting session by the Chicago Industrial Organizational Psychologists (CIOP):

Create a Positive Presence and Brand in Social Media.

The expert panel includes; Dr. Gia of Dr. Gia Consulting, Kelly Haase, Debra Johnson, and Hayward Suggs of CommonQuest Consulting.  For more information visit: http://www.ciop.net/event-908600

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