JOBTALKS Career Management 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.

JOBTALKS Career Management Business Career Planning and Placement Indiana University Kelley School of Business C. Randall Powell, Ph.D.

First Job Realities What Can You Expect?

Don't Take First Job First job lays important groundwork for future n Often psychological barrier to leaving a job n Plan, don't just jump at first opportunity

Long-Term Goal is to Avoid Burnout! Avoid becoming complacent n External influences n Assess environmental differences from school to work

Career Advancement Probably Measured in Years Promotions cause chain reactions n Longer time frame between promotions as you progress upward

Work Environment = One Boss Know your future boss n Have mutual understanding Can you develop a working relationship?

Environmental Differences School: assessment is grades n Work: assessment is sometimes nebulous – Politics – Personality – Unforeseen events – Personal disasters n How you are assessed is rarely objective

Environmental Differences Feedback (formal and informal) n Careers can be delayed and unrelated to performance

Environmental Differences Atmosphere – During school, casual and people are concerned – Work is different t Performance standards t Jobs are task oriented t Project deadlines

 Problems Many options in potential solutions Make plausible assumptions Develop and evaluate options Optimize the decision Environmental Differences These environmental concerns relate to acceptance decision

Decision Factors in Selecting Employment Advancement potential n Amount of challenge and responsibility n Type of work n Training and development n Salary and benefits

Other Decision Factors Your situation is unique – Employer reputation – People in the organization – Products and services offered – Bonus/commission – Job security

Salary Demands Don't let salary become the dominating factor n Others are more important in the long run n Be realistic n Provide a range

Compare Offers Compare all other factors/then compare salary differences n Cost-of-living is a big factor between locations Career management is an important part of career planning

Decision Factor Advancement – Evaluate where job leads – You can manage your career – Increase in management or technical levels of responsibility – Start low and move progressively

Salary Guidelines Review and appraisals annually n Average increase is 4-7 percent n Top 25 percent earn 10 percent increases – Rarely are raises over 10 percent

Learning Your Job Performance is key to success – Know your job description – Learn everything pertinent to what you are expected to do – Solicit suggestions from colleagues and subordinates

Organizational Politics Play a major role n Can't be taught n Get someone to show you the ropes (mentor)

Why Would You Change Jobs? You change - employers change n Lack of recognition n Salary growth n Unresponsive management

Why Would You Change Jobs? Underemployed n Restricted responsibilities n Limited future potential I'm capable of more!

Fired! Me? May not be your decision to change jobs n Many employers lay off and then hire entry-level employees

To Change Jobs Requires Career Planning Process Again Self-assessment n Exploration of career fields n Job search

Career Planning Includes Career Management Career planning is a lifelong process n Continuous review process n Continuous learning of job skills

Multiple Goals n Goals in life change/reassess career goals n Career can't be immune to life changes Plan ahead for these changes Integrate career goals and life goals

Introduction to Motivation Attitude Motivation Time Success Experts Can Help Route to Career Management

Building Teamwork Attitude n Employers n Corporations n Governments n Associations n Conventions n Politicians Who Hires Motivational Speakers?

Positive Spirits Create Attitude t Tom Peters t Harvey McKay t Rev. Jesse Jackson t Napolean Hill t Robert Townsend t Rev. Norman Vincent Peale t Zig Zigler t Fran Tarkenton t Dennis Waitley t Dale Carnegie t Walter Payton t Rev. Robert Schuler Many Experts in this Field

Role of Motivation Success Depends on You Your Attitude Influences Success You Can Manage Your Attitude Personal Motivation Changes Your Attitude

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Course Evaluation n Session Analysis – Relevancy - Content - Preparation - Methods – Separate Card - Also Used for Attendance n Course Analysis – Value Opinions – Value Suggestions – Must Computerize Responses n Suggestions at BPO Counter n Take a Few Minutes Now

Class Organization Pre-POOPs BPO Procedures Planning and Exploring POOPs Exploring Real World Credibility Multiple Career Options Post-POOPs Interviewing Search Strategies Planning and Follow-Up Ideas for Change and Improvement

Grading Easy to get an "A" or "B" Go to Class Do Projects Provide Yourself some Cushion Go to SCHEDULED class Grade Distribution Designed to Force a Point Balance Lecture - POOPs - Projects

Comments During Evaluation n School's National Ranking n Magnitude of On-Campus Interviews n IU's Commitments to Placement n Appreciate What You Have n Use It or Lose It

Comments During Evaluation Thank You to BPO Staffers Ù Long Hours Ù Low Pay Ù Commitment to You Ù Tell Them What You Think

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