September is here is and the kids are back to school. For many people contemplating career changes or trying to re-enter the workforce the summer season has now passed and the expectation is that there will be increased hiring in the marketplace in the coming months. When the opportunity arises, will you be ready? You need to be as there is stiff competition in the marketplace. Here are some tips from Talent Partners to assist you in successful career management. If you are interested in receiving career coaching customised to your specific skills and experience please email us at coaching@talentpartners.ie

6 Steps to Successful Career Management

In some respects building a successful career is no different from any other project. Clear goal setting, thorough planning and effective execution are key ingredients in the recipe for success. Though expert advice can help you with the process, in the end it is up to you to formulate objectives, develop a plan, and follow through to realise your career goals. While you may enjoy your share of luck, success seldom falls in your lap. Furthermore, if you ignore the basic principles of career management, an unexpected setback could badly damage your long-term prospects. Here are six steps towards success in your career:

1. Take a good look at yourself. Understand your needs. What is important to you? What are you passionate about? A career spans many years. It can be hard to maintain enthusiasm, excitement and energy unless you believe in what you are doing. Look for the right balance in of career, earnings and fulfilment. Are you aiming for the top or is family more important? What are your unique talents and abilities? It makes sense to play to your strengths.
2. Research career options and prioritise. Discover what skills and experience various careers require ahead of time. What is a good fit for you with your skill set?
3. Map a path from where you are to where you want to be. Think strategically and long-term about your career. Don’t place too much emphasis on compensation early on. It may be more important to develop the skills and experience to “set you up.” Your action plan should build upon your strengths and improve your weaknesses. Establish firm bases for the future. If the platform is secure, you can usually survive a mistake or setback.
4. Don’t ignore ongoing training. Acquiring the additional skills, knowledge and education needed for your new career is fundamental. Also consider getting some unique experience which will help differentiate you in the market place.
5. Market yourself. Don’t take an overly conservative or narrow view. Consider start-ups and smaller organisations where you will get more responsibility. But always target companies that are excellent at what they do, and that place importance on developing staff, particularly at the beginning of your career. Don’t forget to network! A well-developed list of professional contacts can open doors for you.
6. Seek ongoing career management. Continue to examine, evaluate and refine. The marketplace can change quickly. Be prepared for unexpected opportunities as well as setbacks. Don’t ignore the value of mentors. Establish at least one quality mentor in the field you hope to pursue. Also, use advisors and experts often. Their experience, advice and influence may prove invaluable.

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It’s June, the sun is shining but as temperatures rise so too are the numbers on the live register. We know that there is always a lag between economic recovery and the hiring of workers back into the marketplace but these figures continue to be a source of grave concern. On the ground Talent Partners are seeing more opportunities for recruitment in the market compared to 12 months ago and we expect this momentum to continue in the weeks and months ahead. Key stats from the CSO today include;

(i) The number of people signing on to the Live Register rose by 6,600 in May

(ii) The unemployment rate now stands at 13.7%.

(iii) May saw an increase in the number of individuals signing on the live register (1,650 people per week) compared to a weekly fall on 100 people per week in April.

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Last week saw Stephen travelling to Budapest to attend the regional meeting for MRINetwork owners.  The meeting was held in Budapest and excellent content was delivered from speakers as far apart as Switzerland, the US, England, Germany and Ireland.

Our  COO was delighted to report in Budapest, that revenues have been growing on a month by month basis since October ‘09 throughout the European Network . This is following a similar trend to our US offices where a month on month increase has been reported from September onwards. While caution is still urged and the possibility of a double dip still remains there is no doubt that we are in an improved business environment compared to 12 months ago.

As business improves, the recruitment and retention of key talent will dominate agenda’s again.  If you need expert advice on recruitment, talent management strategies, compensation packages or psychometric testing/personality profiling please do not hesitate to contact Stephen Kennedy directly on 01 – 4428270.

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