Tujuan Karir

Banking, accounting, Employment

Ketika seorang seniman membuat sebuah patung, dia akan mencari batu besar dan mulai memahatnya. Setiap hari batu itu mulai terkikis seperti dan menyerupai apa yang telah dirancangkan. Jika rata-rata orang menetapkan untuk membuat patung yang sama, proses tersebut dimulai dengan cara yang sama. Perbedaan ini akan terlihat setelah 3-4 hari. Kebanyakan dari kita akan mulai merasa sepertinya proses ini akan membuang waktu saja, yang pada akhirnya akan berhenti dan beralih pada hal lainnya.

Disisi seorang seniman, ia memiliki "mind Prosess" yang berbeda tentang apa yang ia lakukan. Pada saat pertama kali Ia melihat batu besar ini, ia tidak melihatnya sebagai batu, sebenarnya Ia memiliki visi yang jelas akan dibuat seperti apa batu ini. Hari demi hari batu ini sudah mulai terlihat seperti patung. Ia memiliki visi yang jelas dan tetap fokus pada hasi akhir.

Itulah arti dari sebuah tujuan. Sebagai seorang pemimpin dan sebagai bagian dari rencana pengembangan kepemimpinan Anda, setiap keterampilan yang Anda pelajari adalah bagian kecil dari "patung" tersebut atau hasil hakhir. Perkembangan dalam kepemimpinan Anda tidak terjadi dengan begitu saja, Anda perlu merancangnya. Perlu hasil dari visi kepemimpinan Anda.

Hasil akhir Anda, mungkin salah satunya Anda memiliki tim yang hebat yang mampu mengarahkan diri sendiri. Sehingga Anda hanya perlu menghabiskan hari Anda dengan mendukung dan menguji anggota tim Anda. Mereka akan mencintai apa yang mereka lakukan dan tempat kerja akan menjadi lebih produktif. Anda dapat menghabiskan hari Anda merencanakan dan mengembangkan keterampilan Anda sendiri. Anda melihat anggota tim Anda tumbuh setiap hari, dan satu demi satu keluar ke organisasi dan menghasilkan tim yang baru. Rasa tanggung jawab Anda akan semakin tumbuh dan tim yang Anda pimpin akan menghargai Anda. Hal inilah yang harus Anda pikirkan setiap harinya.

The "chipping away" proses adalah mengembangkan keterampilan kepemimpinan yang diperlukan untuk membuat semua tujuan tercapai. Belajar untuk mendelegasikan sebuah pekerjaan, hal ini tidak hanya untuk cepat menyelesaikan pekerjaan, tetapi lebih mengembangkan keterampilan anggota tim Anda. Belajar untuk memotivasi, berilah penghargaan untuk tim Anda. Hal ini bukan dalam bentuk barang atau uang, namun lebih kepada menciptakan keinginan internal untuk setiap anggota tim Anda untuk melakukan hal yang benar dan membantu Anda menjadi seorang pemimpin yang sukses. Belajar memperdayakan, yang memungkinkan anggota tim untuk bertindak secara independen sesuai dengan arahan Anda, membuat mereka merasa lebih baik tentang apa yang mereka lakukan dan memiliki rasa "cummunity" bahwa mereka memberikan kontribusi bagi keberhasilan organisasi.

Penentuan tujuan sebagai seorang pemimpin adalah memulai dengan akhir dalam pikiran, dan hari demi hari mempelajari keterampilan yang diperlukan untuk membuat Anda lebih expert. Pastikan Anda membuat rencana pengembangan kepemimpinan Anda, dan sisihkan waktu setiap hari untuk belajar satu keterampilan yang akan menciptakan masa depan yang Anda inginkan.

When They Require Experience and You Have None

How to overcome a catch-22 that almost every new college grad faces

by Tara Weiss, Forbes.com

Lack of experience is often the biggest obstacle college graduates must overcome when entering the job market. Prospective employers can sound like a broken record, saying over and over, "You don't have enough experience"--followed by the devastating "We'll call you" (especially last year, when only 19.7 percent of graduates had a job lined up after graduating). So how do you get your foot in the door--how do you gain experience if you don't have any already?

Many new grads already have what recruiters are looking for. They just need to recognize it and package it properly in their resumes and cover letters. To begin with, think of experience you gained before you entered "the real world" that could apply. Consider including all the things you did during college, even those you wouldn't have considered job experience at the time.

"Off-the-job" training
Bill Warner, director of sales and recruiting at the pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, oversees all the hiring of interns and recent graduates for sales and operations positions there. He says one of the best resume/cover letters he's seen recently came from a woman who described how her position as rush chair at her sorority had given her the leadership and project-management skills she needed to work at AstraZeneca. She told of the unique challenges of dealing with rush rules that were changed that year, as well as how she managed the process, calculated how many new members to bring in, and got all the other parts of the job done as well.

Warner, impressed, offered her a job even though she had never worked in pharmaceutical sales. "They do have experience, but they struggle with the bridge from what they've done in college, how to link it to the position they're interested in," he says.

Build bridges
To identify that bridge, look at the skills you displayed and tasks you pulled off in your college exploits. One applicant hurt his chances by failing to emphasize being editor in chief of his university's newspaper, Warner says. That activity involved numerous duties employers consider valuable experience, such as managing a staff, working with outside vendors, and balancing the newspaper and schoolwork.

When you interview with potential employers and the issue of experience comes up, be prepared with an answer that doesn't dwell on past jobs (or lack thereof)."Don't stress your work experience as much as your skill set," says Tarek Pertew, cofounder and director of marketing at the career website MyWorkster.

Educate yourself
When college experiences and your skill set aren't enough, try brushing up on a job's specific requirements, Pertew says. If you repeatedly hear that you lack a specific technical skill for the jobs you want, take classes to gain that competency. Add those classes to your resume as you continue your job search. "It shows that you have ambition," she says.

Volunteering pays
Another way to gain technical competence is by volunteering your professional skills in the service of a nonprofit. The monetary perks might not be there, but the equally important networking perks will be. For instance, if you're looking for a position in public relations or marketing, volunteer to help an organization in those areas. You'll expand your circle of networking contacts, gain valuable experience, and learn the trade. Ask the professionals you work with if they know of any opportunities in your field or anyone you should meet, and try to add to your skill set while you're at it.

Volunteering anywhere improves your resume, but if you can work with a nonprofit that has connections to a company you want to work for, that's even better. It shows you've done your homework about the firm, and it's a way to network your way to employees already there.

Consider temp work
Also, apply for temp work at staffing agencies that place people in your intended field. That way, you can gain experience and meet professionals to further add to your networking circle, and a temp job can sometimes lead to full-time work.

"Temp agencies are still hiring, because companies are still waiting to see how things will unfold in the third and fourth quarters," says Joanie Ruge, senior vice president of Adecco Group North America, a human resources services firm. "They may have openings for which they can't bring someone on full time. Temp workers give companies flexibility as they wait to see supply and demand. As the market turns, they'll look at the temps first when they're ready to hire permanently."

Always be networking
Meanwhile, join your industry's professional association, and attend its monthly meetings and conferences. Also, join a committee in the association, and take a leadership position, since that way you can meet some of your field's most active professionals. That's another good way to network with people who know of job openings. Don't be intimidated because you're younger than them all. They'll be impressed with your eagerness to break in to the field. "It shows you've got initiative and leadership abilities," says Joe Ruffolo, a career coach at 360jobinterview.com.

In short, networking is the most effective way to find a job in this economy, particularly if you don't have much professional experience. Whether you're volunteering, temping, or attending a summer barbecue, have a 30-second elevator pitch ready to share with people who ask what you'd like to be doing professionally. That's a brief explanation of what you'd like your next job to look like and what you've done in the past, whether it's school, internships, or full-time work.

Sometimes you just have to take any job. If there's a position you can get as a manager at the Gap or as an executive assistant, go for it. The trick will be to successfully market the skills you learned on that job when you meet a hiring manager for the job you really want.

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What Employers Want from Job References

by Yahoo! HotJobs staff

A great resume and solid interview skills may place job seekers in the running for a position, but a new survey conducted by OfficeTeam, a leading staffing service, finds that the results of a reference check can really be what makes--or breaks--a job search. Hiring managers interviewed for the survey said they remove about 21 percent of candidates from consideration after speaking to their professional contacts.

Managers also were asked, "When speaking to an applicant's job references, what is the most important information you hope to receive?" Their responses:

• Description of past job duties and experience: 36 percent
• A view into the applicant's strengths and weaknesses: 31 percent
• Confirmation of job title and dates of employment: 11 percent
• Description of workplace accomplishments: 8 percent
• A sense of the applicant's preferred work culture: 7 percent
• Other/don't know: 7 percent

"When hiring managers narrow the field to a few potential candidates, the reference check often becomes the deciding factor," says OfficeTeam executive director Robert Hosking. "To distinguish themselves from the competition, job seekers should assemble a solid list of contacts who can persuasively communicate their qualifications and professional attributes."

OfficeTeam offers five tips for creating a reference list that works in your favor:

1. Choose wisely. Select people who can discuss your abilities and experience that directly relate to the position, not just those with the most impressive job titles. Offer a mix of contacts who can address different aspects of your background; for example, a former peer may be able to describe your interpersonal skills, while a past direct report can talk about your management style.

2. Check in beforehand. Always call potential references first to get their permission and evaluate their eagerness to talk to hiring managers. Be sure to give all references a copy of your resume, the job description, and the name of the person who will likely call.

3. Be prepared. Provide clear contact information for your references, including their names, titles, daytime phone numbers, and email addresses. Also, offer a brief explanation of the nature of your relationship with each individual. Consider supplying more references than are requested, so you won't miss out on the job offer if the hiring manager can't get in touch with one of your contacts.

4. Think outside the box. It's common for employers to seek out additional references for new hires--either online or through their own networks. Since you never know whom a hiring manager might reach out to, you should not only remain on good terms with your past supervisors and colleagues (if possible), but also be selective about who's in your online network, on sites such as LinkedIn.

5. Give thanks. Express your gratitude to people who agree to serve as references, even if they aren't contacted by employers. Keep them updated on your job-search progress and offer to return the favor by providing a recommendation should they need one.

The survey referenced in this article was developed by OfficeTeam, a leading staffing service specializing in the placement of highly skilled administrative professionals. It was conducted by an independent research firm and involved telephone interviews with more than 1,000 senior managers at companies with 20 or more employees.

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Endangered Careers and How to Survive Them

by Stephanie Powers, Investopedia.com

Move from laid-off to in-demand by choosing the right career. Here are some occupations hit hard by the "Great Recession," but take heart: workers can still prosper by transferring skills to fast-growing occupations. Below we'll look at some jobs that are on their way out, and how they can lead to in-demand occupations in growing fields.

1. School-district employees
The recession deeply impacted K-12 education employees. School districts across the U.S. experienced steep budget deficits, forcing many to cut their payroll. According to Education Secretary Arne Duncan, 100,000 to 300,000 education jobs could be lost due to declining revenues. While there are talks of additional federal monies to help bail out struggling school districts, the ongoing economic crisis has already caused the layoff of administrators, teachers, counselors and coaches.

Career Transitions
Administrators can apply organizational skills to project-management positions in the private sector. Most industries use the titles project manager, management analyst, or project coordinator for these roles. There is a high demand for the positions in consulting firms specializing in process improvements, and IT departments implementing large-scale software installations. Add a Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate to your credentials and show your ability to successfully maneuver through complex problems. Short-term certification programs are available at local colleges and include hands-on projects, an exam, and ongoing continuing-education requirements. Management analyst positions are expected to grow 24 percent through 2018, with median salaries of $73,570.

Teachers may find work switching from K-12 to adult education in corporate training and development departments where there is a high demand for knowledgeable instructors. Courses in adult education, curriculum design, and online education techniques will bolster your resume. Visit your local chapter of The American Society for Training and Development and become certified. Training and development specialists earn approximately $60,000, with many earning in the $80,000 range.
A more radical career change for a teacher would be to transfer his or her unique combination of skills (communication, audience analysis, motivation techniques) into sales positions. Sales jobs often have a competitive environment, but organizations are always looking for fresh sales talent. Select a topic you enjoy, leverage personal contacts, and be prepared for a fast-paced lifestyle. Compensation varies depending on the industry and type of sales (for example retail sales vs. insurance sales), but it is most often commission based.

State and municipal employees
State and local municipalities are struggling with decreased revenues, translating into massive cost reductions, including laying off workers. As state and local governments find ways to become more efficient with a smaller staff, the outlook for lost jobs is uncertain. Residents are paying close attention to state and local budgets as taxes increase while municipal services decrease.

Career transition
Management and technical consulting jobs are plentiful for former government workers. Experience coordinating projects through complex rules and regulations is a valuable skill to the many organizations that do business with government agencies. Whether your background is in information technology, occupational safety, grant writing, or security, private-sector firms large and small may have a place for you. Depending on your background, you may also consider becoming an entrepreneur specializing in government liaison consulting for your area of expertise. Consulting is expected to grow a whopping 83 percent with salaries ranging from $40,000 to $100,000 depending upon your experience and job level.

Nonprofit organization staff
The recession continues to plague nonprofit organizations. Charitable donations are down and endowment funds are still recovering from the stock market turbulence. Foundations lost 30 percent of their value in 2008 while some endowment funds lost even more throughout the recession. There is less money to spend on staff, and it couldn't come at a worse time as charitable organizations are receiving more requests for assistance from their constituents.

Career transition
If you can coax cash out of donors, manage limited resources with a skeleton staff, and wade through bureaucracy, consider a career in health care management. Office and administrative jobs in the health care industry are expected to grow 19 to 25 percent. Community colleges and vocational schools offer certificate courses and sometimes internships in health administration.

The bottom line
Modern career management includes assessing your skills and talents to recognize new opportunities. Being flexible enough to transition to a new career can mean the difference between being unemployed and rising quickly in a satisfying job. Some career transitions may require additional training, but the payoff is worth it.

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How to Behave at Your First Job

You're lucky you got one in this economy. Don't mess it up.

by Tara Weiss, Forbes.com

You've landed your first job out of college. That wasn't easy, in this tough time. Now you've got to make sure you keep it and succeed at it.

How? You can start even before you arrive at work. Set up a Web news-alert account that emails you news stories relevant to your new employer, says Danielle Leyland, a recruiter in the information technology department at Sherwin-Williams, the paint company. That will help prepare you to engage your coworkers when you get there, especially if there's big news--and it's also a way to find out about potential opportunities. Even if it's bad news--a round of layoffs or company downsizing, for example--it will affect the entire company and will be important to know about.

To take it a step further, stay up-to-date on competitors and the industry as a whole, too. That will give you perspective on where your employer is heading and why certain decisions get made. Your colleagues will take you more seriously when they see how dedicated you are to the profession.

Good first impressions
When your first day on the job arrives, show up at least 10 minutes early, and don't leave as soon as the clock strikes 5 p.m. That could come off as doing the bare minimum, which is not the first impression any employer wants to receive.

Also, dress professionally, even if you're sure most people dress casually. Men should wear slacks and a button-down shirt; women, either slacks or a skirt with a top that covers their shoulders. "You can assess what everyone is wearing during the first few days and then tone it down," advises Kathryn Santers, a staffing manager for the higher-education division of the educational publishing firm Pearson.

The right questions
Once you settle in and are given projects to work on, be sure you've got a clear understanding of what's expected. If you're not completely sure about something, ask. "It's better to ask a question and be cautious than to do it wrong," says Santers. And when you ask, have pen and paper with you to write down the details so you don't have to ask more than once. If you don't agree with an assignment you're given, don't say so until after you've completed it. Even then, do so tactfully, suggesting alternatives or slight tweaks without antagonizing your manager.

Along the same lines, never behave as if some tasks are beneath you. At some point, everyone needs to file or make photocopies. Your goal is to make your boss's job easier. If doing clerical work accomplishes that, do it without complaining. "It may seem menial, but it's a part of a big picture," says Santers. "Not every day on your new job will be glamorous, but there's always a point to what you're doing."

Effective communication
Don't try to impress your manager by saying you'll finish a job quickly if it means you'll have to get too hasty. Be realistic in what you can accomplish, and keep your manager up-to-date on your progress. During your first week, discuss with your boss how he or she prefers to communicate. Not every question requires popping into her office, so ask if she prefers email or instant messages. As you work on your first assignment, check in to update her on your progress. Ask if you're approaching it right. When you've completed it, ask for feedback. Did you get it done successfully? Was there anything you could have done to improve your work?

Don't be shy about this. Your manager has a vested interest in your success, since it's much easier for her to help you as you go along than to retrain you.

This takes balance, though. Before you run to the boss with a problem, always try to find a solution on your own. You want to be solutions-oriented, says Diane Borhani, national director of campus recruiting at Deloitte & Touche, and bosses always prefer it if people who bring them questions also bring suggested answers. So try to come up with a fix, and discuss it with the boss.

When you're in a meeting, share your thoughts and opinions, albeit in a respectful way. That's why they hired you. When there's an opportunity to take on a new challenge or additional people are needed for a project, volunteer.

"The people who are happy to raise their hand and go above and beyond what they're doing are the people I want on my team," says John Campagnino, senior director for global recruitment at the consulting firm Accenture. "That's a differentiator for managers."

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Have You Gone Green? Here's How to Get a Job to Match.

by Lydia Dishman, PayScale.com

If you have a passion for the environment and want to align these values with the way you earn your paycheck, a green job could be right for you. And you may not need to spend time or money earning an advanced degree to get one--you may already have the necessary skills. Dion Lim, president and COO of Simply Hired, says, "In many ways, green-collar jobs will be about re-purposing people with good skills onto projects that are green-oriented. For example, roof installers may become solar installers, electricians may become building retrofitters, and so on."

According to recent data from Simply Hired, the availability of "green tech" jobs has increased by 233 percent since October 2008. Some of the top green jobs are:

Civil engineer: Thanks to the influx of stimulus cash, infrastructure needs are on the rise, as is the demand for qualified civil engineers to oversee projects such as the construction of roads, airports, water systems, and sewage facilities. Online salary database PayScale.com puts the median salary for civil engineers in the $67,000 range, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates that this sector will grow by 11 percent in the next few years.

Environmental engineer: The BLS estimates that the need for engineers who can work to solve issues such as water and air pollution, waste disposal, and public health issues will continue to rise--and that doesn't even include the professionals who will be needed to clean up BP's oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. According to PayScale data, environmental engineers can make more than $67,000 per year.

Water-treatment specialist: This job has been around for as long as we've had running water in our homes and businesses. But now, as tap water is being rediscovered as a sustainable alternative to bottled, and new sewage-treatment rules are being implemented, specialists will be in high demand. Even workers with just a high school diploma and five years' experience can expect to earn over $40,000 per year.

On the other hand, Dennis Cail, CEO of GreenJobs.pro, says that some jobs need only to be redefined to meet green criteria. "Employees who seek out ways to get involved with their current employer's sustainability initiatives will likely be more successful in this transition." For example, says Cail, "Every project manager should add a green component as a project deliverable."

Other "regular" jobs that can be turned green include:

Surveyor: Often called "the second-oldest profession," land surveying can be easily adapted to projects that redevelop old industrial sites or reclaim contaminated property. With a bachelor's degree and several years' experience, a surveyor can expect to earn a salary in the $50,000-per-year range.

Software developer: Applying software- and database-design skills to make solar energy more affordable is just one of the ways a developer can channel technical expertise into a green job. The median salary is $74,000 per year, but developers with special certifications or advanced degrees can expect to earn more.

Grant writer: Just like software developers, grant writers need only to turn their communication and research skills to green endeavors. With environmental advocacy on the rise, nonprofits that protect the planet need plenty of funding sources. A grant writer for such an organization can make about $48,000 per year.

Sales and human resources: Every business needs help selling its products or services and hiring qualified people. HR professionals can bring five-plus years of motivational, training, and planning skills to a variety of sustainability-minded organizations--and earn around $59,000 annually. Career salespeople will also find that their persuasive techniques will transfer easily to eco-friendly products and services.

Source: All salary data is from PayScale.com. The salaries listed are median, annual salaries for full-time workers with five to eight years of experience and include any bonuses, commissions, or profit sharing.

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Career Networking Tips: Get Started on Twitter

Using Twitter to establish an online presence is easy (and necessary)--here's how.

by Charles Purdy, Yahoo! HotJobs Senior Editor

The number of job seekers using networking sites like Twitter is rising: a recent Yahoo! HotJobs poll asked site visitors if they were using Twitter in their job search, and 12 percent of respondents said yes (up from 8 percent a year before).

But compare that with numbers from a survey (conducted by Econsultancy) called the Social Media and Online PR Report: it found that only 10 percent of companies are not engaging in social-media activity.

Now, you're not going to be conducting your next job interview in answers of 140 characters (the maximum length of a tweet) or less. We're nowhere near ready to abandon traditional job-seeking methods like a well-crafted resume, online job boards, and face-to-face networking. But in these days of "Job Search 2.0," social networking sites like Twitter are valuable tools: they keep you informed, they help you network, and they allow you to establish a credible online presence (and that's important for professionals in almost any industry: by all accounts, hiring managers and recruiters are researching many--or most--candidates online).

Not really looking for a job right now? Then now is the perfect time to get started. (If you start online networking only when you need something, you're much too late.) Here are some simple first steps:

1. Go to Twitter.com to create an account--it takes mere seconds. Choose a username that is appropriately professional and descriptive (for instance, I'm HotJobs_editor.) And be sure to add a bio (like mine, for example) that explains who you are and why people might be interested in what you have to say. If you have a new career goal in mind, express it here.

2. Find people to follow--all these people's tweets will be displayed on your main Twitter page. After you create your account, Twitter will offer you categories to browse, will offer to search your email address book for contacts already on Twitter, and will then let you conduct your own searches. Search for people you admire, leaders in your industry, companies you respect (or would like to work at), and industry publications or websites. (And look at whom they follow.) You'll be amazed at what you can find out from spending a few minutes each day reading their tweets: not only valuable industry news but also specific information about companies--info that you can employ when you craft a cover letter or meet someone for an interview.

(Yahoo! HotJobs also tweets up-to-the-minute personalized job listings to followers--sign up here to be among the first to receive listings in the areas and industries you choose.)

3. Start participating. A key to building momentum on Twitter is to participate--join (respectfully) conversations that the people you follow are having. If someone you follow says something interesting, retweet it (forward it to your followers), with or without adding your own comment; this is a great way to get a casual dialogue started.

4. Gain followers and build your reputation. There are many ways to do this: When you read something interesting online, share a link to it via Twitter. For instance, if you know that friends are looking for jobs, you may want to share links to Yahoo! HotJobs' career-advice articles. (Or if you see a HotJobs job listing a friend might be interested in, forward it via Twitter simply by clicking on the listing's Share button.)

Also share your own insights, humor, achievements, and so on. Twitter works best if it's a mix of personal and professional, and it lends itself to lightheartedness. But keep in mind that if you hope to someday use Twitter in your job search, you should avoid tweets like "Playing hooky from work and watching soaps in my pajamas." This may accurately reflect your activities on a certain day, but no employer is going to look at that and think, "This person would be a great fit for my company!" Make sure all your communications on your social networks are consistent and support your professional and personal goals.

And make sure people know you're tweeting: add your Twitter handle to your email signature for instance, and include it as a way to contact you when you comment on blogs.

5. Manage your Twitter account. There are numerous programs that add a fuller-featured dashboard to Twitter (and help you with things like shortening URLs without making you go to a separate website). I use TweetDeck and HootSuite; both are free. Test-drive a couple, and see what other people on Twitter are using, to see if one works for you.

6. Stay involved online. Keep up the momentum you've gained by staying active. Consider starting a blog related to your profession or even one of your hobbies--it'll give you something to tweet about, and it's a great way to continue establishing your online reputation.

7. Get back from Twitter. Managing a Twitter presence takes minutes a week. The preceding steps are designed to establish your good reputation and create a foundation of goodwill--when you need to reach out to your contacts for assistance, they'll be more inclined to help someone they feel connected to.

Say you decide you'd like to go for a marketing job at Company X. If you've been following the company, its CEO, and its marketing director, you'll have a good idea where the company and its marketing department are--this already gives you a tremendous advantage over the competition. Even better: if you've been retweeting the company's tweets, making helpful suggestions, adding positive comments to company and industry blogs, and sharing your own insights, important people at the company may already be aware of you.

That's the goodwill and good foundation that allow this Twitter direct message (a message you send privately to another Twitter user) to be received with interest: "I see you're making SEO marketing improvements: my area of expertise. I'd love to set up an info interview to discuss working together."

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