Six Secrets to Career Strategies
On September 10, 2008, CHCCLI was honored to feature Betsy Berkhemer Credaire, President of Berkhemer Clayton, Inc., a Retained Executive Search Firm, in the CHCCLI Leadership Series Workshop. Over 25 CHCCLI members and guests attended the event at Tamayo’s Restaurant.
The workshop titled “Six Secrets to Career Strategies---how to get the most out of moving up” provided valuable information on Career Goal-mapping, Personal Branding--on the job and online, Transition from Manager to Director, Headhunters--what they are, what to expect, Degrees of Difficulty--education never stops, and Networking with Purpose-- Mentor like a Magnet. Feedback from workshop participants was extremely positive as members left with advice and action items that will help enhance their career development.
Secret #1. Career Goal-mapping
- Find out what you don't know
- Whose Career is this anyway?
- Money or Happiness - or both?
Secret #2. Personal Branding - on the job and online
- Take personal inventory - your look, your goal
- Be smart about being online - put goals before popular
- Keep your own picture of success on your mind
- Speaking Spanish is a big plus
Secret #3. Transition from Manager to Director
- Task management becomes people management
- Team player becomes team-leaders
- Leadership by collaboration and charm
Secret #4. Headhunters - what they are, what to expect
- What is a Headhunter
- What do they look for
- How you can be your own headhunter
Secret #5. Degrees of Difficulty - education never stop
- Writing is essential for business communication
- How to learn to write - UCLA Extension
- Get that MBA - use it or lose it
Secret #6. Networking with Purpose - Mentor like a Magnet
- NonProfit involvement is key to making contacts
- Look for mentors in all the right places
- Tactics of a two-pocket networker
- Carry a deck of cards - business cards that is...
Conclusion: Annual check-in with your own "Board of Advisors"
