Take Advantage of Social Media
Wonderful – you’re a Millennial or Gen Z, and you know all about social media – you announced your birth via Twitter and had a LinkedIn profile before you turned twelve. You know your way blindfolded through the social media maze, but are you taking advantage of your prowess to boost your career? What about industry groups? Industry groups are a fantastic way to connect with people in your field and build a deep, rather than wide, network. They provide an opportunity to build your knowledge and enhance your career persona. Connecting with an industry group – providing you take…
Building Your Career
In every building, there is more than one way to reach the top floor. It’s the same for your career – there are multiple ways to build your career and climb the company ladder. Some ladders, however, are more stable and some methods are more effective than others. Your job isn’t just a place to show up five or six days a week for eight hours. Hopefully, it’s where you go to expand your boundaries, build your skills, learn new skills, and create a satisfying career – all while earning an income and providing for you and yours. The beginning…
Career Goals
2017: a new beginning. A time to stand out as a skilled productive employee. A time to attain greater fulfillment in your chosen occupation. It doesn’t happen, however, with a list of resolutions. Real success begins with real goals. Where do real career goals begin? With tough questions. Past Goals Did you attain them? If you didn’t reach them, what hindered you? What could you have done differently to gain momentum? Some situations are out of your control, but would a different response have worked more in your favor? Bottom-line: What did you learn? Foundational Pillars Are your developing…
Make the Most of Teamwork
2-4-6-8 Who do we appreciate? Ahh, the power of a cheering squad and a connected team. It makes the difference in school sports, and it makes the difference in the workforce. From small projects to long-term projects, precision manufacturing depends on a positive, energized team culture. Here are four basic steps for building that kind of power and boosting your bottom line. Build the right team Every time you hire, take the time to hire right. Define the individual roles, including the must-have as well as the ideal skills for each role. Look at specific hard skills, but don’t neglect…
Lead the Way in 2017
Standing strong as a company begins with company leadership – leading, as well as inspiring others to grow as leaders. But what makes a great leader? What makes the difference between a leader in title only and a leader with a following? Well, get your leader boots on and start marching. It’s more than vision Sure, leadership requires vision (we’ve read all the same books) but vision is only the beginning. Staring at a power point, envisioning production of an award-winning invention will not mean anything if the visionary doesn’t create a plan, purchase quality equipment, hire the right help,…