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Career Mapping: Charting Your Course in the New World of Work
The world of work has changed forever. Not only have jobs been lost, many will never return---at least not in the same form we are used to. "Career Mapping" guides you through the tangled expressways of career options to help you design your personalized road map to create job and career choices.
Ginny Clarke wrote this book with one to help people like you discover the path to a rewarding work life. A template for figuring out who you are and what you can offer to the work world, this book emerged from Ginny’s own experiences as a college recruiter, executive recruiter and a woman who broke through to the executive ranks in two male-dominated industries.
No matter where you find yourself---just starting out, navigating the corporate maze, launching a new business, or in anticipation of retirement, "Career Mapping" is written for you. It offers case studies of people at different stages of their careers, and provides a step-by-step process for customizing your own job hunting and career management strategies.
Each chapter presents thought-provoking questions, candid revelations from her own inspiring journey and vital advice from Ginny’s experiences interviewing, recruiting and coaching thousands of professionals and executives. "Career Mapping" explains the oft-misunderstood executive search process and demystifies how you can make yourself a more desirable job candidate---as well as how to avoid the devastating pitfalls that have derailed careers.
Ginny Clarke wrote this book with one to help people like you discover the path to a rewarding work life. A template for figuring out who you are and what you can offer to the work world, this book emerged from Ginny’s own experiences as a college recruiter, executive recruiter and a woman who broke through to the executive ranks in two male-dominated industries.
No matter where you find yourself---just starting out, navigating the corporate maze, launching a new business, or in anticipation of retirement, "Career Mapping" is written for you. It offers case studies of people at different stages of their careers, and provides a step-by-step process for customizing your own job hunting and career management strategies.
Each chapter presents thought-provoking questions, candid revelations from her own inspiring journey and vital advice from Ginny’s experiences interviewing, recruiting and coaching thousands of professionals and executives. "Career Mapping" explains the oft-misunderstood executive search process and demystifies how you can make yourself a more desirable job candidate---as well as how to avoid the devastating pitfalls that have derailed careers.
186 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 2011
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April 24, 2014
Did you know that "46% of people feel "stuck" in a job they have been employed in for at least one year?"* Do you fall in that category? Have you thought about or want to become "unstuck"? Would you like learn additional tips that could help you land your coveted position or change your career? Career Mapping - Charting Your Course in the New World of Work by Ginny Clarke and Echo Garrett can help you to navigate through this process.
In order to effectively compete in this competitive world you have to be armed with more than just the basics. You have to also know and understand the nuances of the talent management arena, as well as areas in your professional experiences that could be showcased to help you get that coveted position.
The benefits of networking are well documented, "at least 80% of all jobs are filled through networking." However, while networking can get you to the door and beyond, your knowledge, skills and activities (KSAs) will ultimately keep you there.
One of the keys that make a vertical or lateral career move successful is to honesty assess where you want to go and what it will take to get you there. Career Mapping helps you to capitalize on your strengths, as well provide key insights that can help you crack the code and how to be successful on your own terms.
At the end of each section there is a grid of "five different categories of job seekers and career changers to address all of the levels of career mapping." Ms. Clarke uses the sports analogy of a free agent to open your mind to the power of choice. For example, "know what your transportable skills are, what are you worth, which teams you would consider playing for and which factors will trigger a trade."
THOUGHTS for your SOUL:
•"40% of the U.S. workforce is predicted to be independent contractors by 2019."
•"People often assume that the person interviewing them is experienced and/or skilled at interviewing. Remember that those who are experienced aren't always skilled, and vice versa."
•"Make no excuses for your age. Position it as an advantage and a chance for the employer to inject maturity, stability and leadership into an important role."
Ms Clarke, draws upon over 12 years as an executive recruiter to share her wisdom, experience and expertise to write a comprehensive book that not only offers solutions, but gives you a workable strategic plan of action to follow. Career Mapping allows you to become more confident "on your way to a new level of job satisfaction and career accomplishments."
In order to effectively compete in this competitive world you have to be armed with more than just the basics. You have to also know and understand the nuances of the talent management arena, as well as areas in your professional experiences that could be showcased to help you get that coveted position.
The benefits of networking are well documented, "at least 80% of all jobs are filled through networking." However, while networking can get you to the door and beyond, your knowledge, skills and activities (KSAs) will ultimately keep you there.
One of the keys that make a vertical or lateral career move successful is to honesty assess where you want to go and what it will take to get you there. Career Mapping helps you to capitalize on your strengths, as well provide key insights that can help you crack the code and how to be successful on your own terms.
At the end of each section there is a grid of "five different categories of job seekers and career changers to address all of the levels of career mapping." Ms. Clarke uses the sports analogy of a free agent to open your mind to the power of choice. For example, "know what your transportable skills are, what are you worth, which teams you would consider playing for and which factors will trigger a trade."
THOUGHTS for your SOUL:
•"40% of the U.S. workforce is predicted to be independent contractors by 2019."
•"People often assume that the person interviewing them is experienced and/or skilled at interviewing. Remember that those who are experienced aren't always skilled, and vice versa."
•"Make no excuses for your age. Position it as an advantage and a chance for the employer to inject maturity, stability and leadership into an important role."
Ms Clarke, draws upon over 12 years as an executive recruiter to share her wisdom, experience and expertise to write a comprehensive book that not only offers solutions, but gives you a workable strategic plan of action to follow. Career Mapping allows you to become more confident "on your way to a new level of job satisfaction and career accomplishments."
March 29, 2013
A should-read book on career development.
April 26, 2013
Essential book for helping you manage your career at any stage of it.
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