THE MINDSET OF THE MODERN WORKFORCE & MAKING GREAT CAREER CHOICES
You’re smart, driven and want to make a difference in the world…
Why do we go to work?
The modern workforce has a different mindset than those in the past. We’re in the middle of the Great Resignation (more on that here). Covid definitely has something to do with that, but also the nature of how fast tech is changing contributes to change in mindset. Employees have different needs, wants, and behaviors now. Take a look at these 11 Employee Management Trends For 2021.
As the companies are starting to change, so do you. If you’re thinking about making a job change or completely change industries BeBetter Coaching can help you.
When we talk about work, it’s important to know what kind of lifestyle you want, here’s a quick read to explore options on work-life balance, what really makes us happy might surprise you.
Is it time for something new?
How do you really feel about the job you have? Try this quick quiz adapted from the book Nine Lies About Work.
Rate each question below from 1 – 10 (10 = being fired up about it… 0 = don’t want to get out of bed in the morning…)
- I am really enthusiastic about the mission of my company …
- At work, I clearly understand what is expected of me …
- In my team, I am surrounded by people who share my values …
- I have the chance to use my strengths every day at work …
- My teammates have my back …
- I know I will be recognized for excellent work …
- I have great confidence in my company’s future …
- In my work, I am always challenges to grow …
BEBETTER COACHING FOR JOB CHANGE
We don’t just go to work to earn a paycheck any more… There’s a lot more to it. Culture and Company Values has become buzzword and it’s a jungle to navigate finding the right fit for you.
If you’re stuck in your current job, or if you’re out there looking for a new job let’s talk. From my years in HR I know how the system works on the backend and I know there is a better way for you to spend your time and resource when it comes to finding your next job
Let’s talk about how BeBetter Coaching can help you make some changes and find a GREAT job that you’ll actually LIKE.
THE BE BETTER PROCESS
1) Create your personal pitch and story people like people like themselves and they tend hire people that they like regardless of their education and resume facts
2) Update resume and LinkedIn there is a system to this, forget the traditional or pretty resume, it needs to match the backend of the modern recruiting software
3) Narrow in and focus on finding the right job fit for you there are a lot of factors to consider here, especially your values – let’s talk about them
4) Ways to market yourself and not get dragged down by the traditional process of online applying, it can be depressing, let’s do a different way
5) Interview process and practice I love this part, this where we get to make you shine! You’re freaking awesome and they need to know that too.
6) Negotiating terms this is the fun part! Having an approach to not be afraid to ask for what you want
DON’T LIKE INTERVIEWING? HERE IS A NEW STRATEGY
Reasons you get nervous during job interviews: It’s scary and uncomfortable being judged…. Don’t like being the focus and having to come up with good answers for whatever they ask you… You don’t know what they’re going to ask… There’s no checklist, you don’t know for sure if what you say is a good answer… Maybe you you find it hard to brag about yourself… A job interview is an artificial situation. Everything in it is “fake”. In real life, we tend not to put ourselves in situations where we’re judged for everything we say or don’t say… So if you have to walk into a strange building (or get on the Zoom meet!) to meet a person you’ve never met before to get the job that you want, there is a way to do it so it feels good… Below is a summary of how I work with my clients through the interview process. We practice and repeat using the tools below:
- Never answer honestly – play the game! (without lying)…
- You’re pitching you as a person, not your experience…
- Put a post-it up to remind you during the interview… Old habits are hard to get rid off…
- Practice your stories, have at least 5 scenarios ready that can be used for multiple questions…
- Never start with a negative word – always positive or neutral…
- “That’s a great question” is a response you can use to buy yourself some time….
- Give them the answer they want to hear that is also your truth, this is all about them (not you!)….
- When they ask for negative examples or situations don’t bite, always turn it into a positive (failure/conflict = learning opportunities)…
- Your Zoom setup does matter, test it out, make sure lighting and camera angles look professional…
10 GREAT TED TALKS ON CAREER
It requires courage, self-awareness, hard work and single-minded commitment, but great careers are the means to make the world a better place.
