Strategies for Career Success

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Pathways Career Success Strategies

 Strategies for Career Success - Mid-May 2009


in this issue

  • Tips for Career Success

  • Special Offer

  • Client Comments

  • Free Stuff

  • Upcoming Workshop
 

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.

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Editor's Note

Welcome to the Mid-May issue of Strategies for Career Success.  It's already the middle of May. Summer will be here before we know it! Two weeks ago I went to the "Art in Bloom" event at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Florists made arrangements to resemble different paintings throughout the institute. It was incredible to see the different interpretations! 

 

This issue of Strategies for Career Success includes an article with tips for career success. Also, don't miss the opportunity to get free copies of your resume and free business cards at Staples through June 13. See below for more information. 

 

If you live in the Twin Cities or Western Wisconsin, don't miss "Your Two-Minute Pitch: The Keystone of Your Job Search" at the Career Transition Connection at Woodbury Lutheran Church on Thursday, May 28 at 7 p.m. It's free! Learn how to craft an effective elevator speech to use in interviews and networking situations.

 

Check out my blog for information on high-paying stimulus jobs. For more career & leadership tips, you can follow me on Twitter.
  

Enjoy!

 

Joan Runnheim Olson  

Certified Career & Leadership Coach

 
   

Tips for Career Success

I recently read an article on how executives can increase their career success. The tips apply to individuals at all levels, whether you're just starting out in your career or on your way up.

Executive search consultants credit a combination of networking and professional development as the most effective methods for getting attention and as key factors to executive success. They suggest executives:

- Routinely build network outside company with business/industry/trade contacts
- Actively develop leadership skills
- Increase visibility/participation with industry groups
- Continue to expand functional/technical expertise
- Routinely network inside company to raise visibility

If you're interested in moving up in your career or simply retaining your job, incorporate the above tips into your career management plan.

Source: Executive Insider - 1410383 a publication of ExecuNet.

 

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Special Offer - Leadership Coaching

Are You or Is Someone In Your Life a Newly Appointed or Struggling Seasoned Leader?

For the month of May, I am offering $50 off a single session of leadership coaching or $150 off any package. The people I work with are able to gain clarity and focus to help them achieve greater career satisfaction. Here’s what one of my clients had to say:

“Through my work with Joan, I’ve created a leadership development action plan and have more significant progress in three key areas: communication, time management, and delegation. I’m learning the tools necessary to be the best leader I can be, and as a result, I’m much more confident in my role as CFO.”                                                          – Kim K. 

I am also able to help people who.....
- are having trouble finding a job.
- want to find a more satisfying career.
- have been downsized.
- want to position themselves for advancement.
- want to recession-proof their career.
- value the expertise and support of a coach to help achieve their goals. 

Start today! Call Joan Runnheim Olson, Certified Career & Leadership Coach and owner of Pathways Career Success Strategies, at 715.808.0344 or email joan@pathwayscareer.com.

Client Comments

"I was fortunate to attend Joan's presentation 'Your Two Minute Pitch: The Keystone of Your Job Search '. I learned many new things which will be very helpful as my elevator speech is reworked. Thank you for an excellent and enlightening presentation!"   - Kathy Brostrom

Free Stuff

Staples is sponsoring a career stimulus program. Now through June 13 you can get 20 free copies of your resume and 40 free business cards. You can use the business cards for networking purposes. Include your name, phone number, email address, LinkedIn website address, and position you are seeking. To find a Staples store close to you, go to: http://www.staples.com/

Upcoming Workshop

 

Take Charge of Your Career!
Plan today for your best tomorrow
The statistics are staggering!  Every week, another company downsizes, outsources, or off shores. We are all responsible for our own careers, but don't worry - taking responsibility for your own career management doesn't have to be a scary experience! This presentation is designed to inspire you to begin your journey toward successful career management. Get started on creating a career development plan to move you in the right direction. 

 

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

8:00 to 10:30 a.m.

Century College, White Bear Lake, MN

Call 651-779-3200  to register.

$49

 

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Contact Us

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To contact us:
Joan Runnheim Olson

Pathways Career Success Strategies

joan@pathwayscareer.com

Hudson, WI 54016

(715) 808-0344
 


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