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…
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…
Customer Service – Make it your 2017 Priority
Resolutions. Goals. Vision. The typical New Year’s hype for business is running the gamut, and we recognize the essentialness of each of these aspects. Today, however, let’s discuss a business fundamental that often gets overlooked or falls into that slot where everyone knows we need it and says we do it, but in reality, it has no zing – customer service. Every business – at some level – some place – connects with customers. How you handle that connection can be the key that turns a good business into a great one. People not only desire, but also need connection.…
Building Bridges
We’ve all been there – working a job we hate, serving on a committee with no direction or creativity, or a slew of other less-than-desirable situations. It isn’t fun, but whether the only option is adjusting your attitude or you have the freedom to say goodbye and move on; do it with grace. Be an adult and master your personal self-control button. In other words, build bridges – rather than burn them. Oh, it may bring relief to recite all the things you would like to do and say, but do it privately – with no one in the “audience.”…
Overqualified – The Backhanded Compliment
“I’m sorry, you’re a great candidate, but . . . We can’t make an offer because you’re too good – you’re overqualified.” Is that a compliment? Or an insult? Does it matter? The job you wanted and knew you could do well went to someone else, and you’re still looking. Frustration. Discouragement. Defeat. Wait. Don’t give up yet. It’s time to “take the bull by the horns” and win the job you want. Follow these ten steps and turn your “overqualified” label into a “welcome aboard.” 1. Understand the potential employer’s perspective. The truth is, they would love to hire…