Strategies for Career Success

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Pathways Career Success Strategies

 Strategies for Career Success -  Mid-June 2008


in this issue

  • Creating an Online Identity
  • Client Comments
  • New Workshop
  • Negotiating Checklist

Joan Runnheim Olson is the expert and visionary behind Strategies for Career Success, a no-cost bi-weekly e-newsletter for professionals, managers, and executives. Each issue delivers simple strategies you can use right away to create the career of your dreams. Go to http://www.pathwayscareer.com to learn more.

 

 

Editor's Note

Welcome to the Mid-June issue of Strategies for Career Success.  This issue includes an article on creating an online identity and how it can help your career.

 

If you're a woman in a leadership position or want to become a leader AND you live in the Twin Cities area, consider attending my workshop, "Women & Leadership: What it Takes to Lead & Succeed. To learn more, read below or click here.

 

Also included in this issue is a negotiating checklist. It's not just money that you can negotiate when considering a job offer. 

 

For more career and leadership tips, check out my blog.

  

Enjoy!

Joan Runnheim Olson  

Certified Career & Leadership Coach

 
Creating an Online Identity
By Joan Runnheim Olson, M.S.

Lately it seems we're being blasted as to the importance of creating an online identity. For many it sounds like an overwhelming endeavor. Sites such as Linkedin and Facebook are two of the most popular for creating your online presence. Because recruiters use these websites in their search for good candidates, having an online identity is an important job search tool. And, it's good for career management.

If you're a newbie to Linkedin, I found a cheat sheet to help you get started. It gives tips on customizing your profile, etc. Another website, OpenID allows you to create a single online identity and login to all of your favorite websites, eliminating all of the virtual paperwork. If some of your favorite sites don't currently accept  OpenID, they offer a letter you can send to the site asking them to start.

Another good way to make your virtual presence known is to start a blog or post comments to other's blogs. Let's say you're in the marketing field. You could start a blog sharing your thoughts and tips on marketing OR you could google to find already existing blogs and provide comments. This will allow you to demonstrate that you're an expert in a certain area.

Click here for archives. 

Client Comments

"Joan was able to give me the guidance to really look within myself to find my passions and then provide the resources and encouragement for me to discover career opportunities that I had never even considered before. She really opened my eyes to what a satisfying, fulfilling career can and should be."

                                                         -James Neeb
New Workshop!

Women & Leadership: What it Takes to Lead & Succeed 

The statistics are staggering! Women make up about 50% of the nation’s workforce, yet only 2% are CEO’s. What unique obstacles do women face, both getting into and being successful in a leadership role?  Uncover what those challenges are and learn how to overcome them. Discover what qualities are needed to succeed as a leader in today’s marketplace. And finally, get started designing an action plan to put you on the path to leadership success!

Tuesday, July 8, 2008 - 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. OR

Tuesday, July 22, 2008 - 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Century College, White Bear Lake, MN

Cost $39

To register: Call 800-228-1978 or click here.

 

Negotiating Checklist

By Joan Runnheim Olson, M.S.

Besides salary, job seekers can negotiate perks. Let's say you've been extended a job offer and the employer tells you they can't budge on the salary. Are there some other "bennies" that are important to you? Below is a list of items you may consider negotiating.

Money

Benefits

Salary

Life insurance

Commission

Health insurance

Stock

Disability insurance

Mileage

Dental insurance

Bonuses

Eye care

Expense account

Child care reimbursement

Performance incentives

Vacation

Profit-sharing

401K/Pension

Cost-of-living adjustments

 

Hiring bonus

 

Severance package

 

 

 

Schedule

Training

Flex-time

Conferences

Job share

Tuition

Telecommuting

Degree programs

Sabbaticals

Seminars

Vacation

On-the-job training

 

Software training

 

 

Professional advancement

Miscellaneous

 

Professional memberships

 

Support staff

Licensure

Parking

Magazine subscriptions

Accelerated salary review

Conference registration

Corner office

Books/videos/tapes

Product discounts

 

Health club membership

Equipment

On-line service

First-class travel

Moving expenses

Spouse relocation assistance

Personal fax

Home computer

Cell phone

Blackberry

Specialized software

Tools

 

Job title

 

 

Remember, it's important to take a look at the whole compensation package when negotiating a job offer. After all, you're negotiating for your future.

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Joan Runnheim Olson

Pathways Career Success Strategies

joan@pathwayscareer.com

Hudson, WI 54016

(715) 808-0344
 


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