Whether on the gridiron, in the boardroom, as part of a project team, or as a personal or professional counselor, all coaches use similar tenets and tools to help others excel. Coaches might implement these tools in different ways, but the common denominators present in most coaching relationships can have lasting effects on employees' performance, as well as on your own.
Apply these six strategies to boost the effectiveness of your workplace coaching:
Have a game-plan: A clear vision and action plan ensure that all " players" are focused on the same end-result. As the coach, this will help you more quickly see when the group is off-course and needs to re-calibrate its efforts. What happens if you lack a vision and action plan? Just imagine a football coach trying to coordinate each player' s movements without a predetermined play.
Associate the gameplan with individuals' goals: . A personal coach is only as effective as the client is motivated. A coach can recommend approaches and tools until she is blue in the face, but if the client isn' t genuinely focused on attaining the expressed goals (rather, his boss told him to go to the coach), little change will be made.
Do drills: Isolate the key skills required to succeed, and develop exercises that hone those specific skills through practice. For example: Rarely (if ever!) will someone give a presentation in front of a mirror. And yet, isolating the skill to " wear" a comfortable expression and posture, and practicing in front of a mirror, builds those talents for real presentations.
Put people in roles that suit their aptitude: Discuss natural propensities with your employees. Learn what they like to do and why. Suggest new or modified roles for individuals. Fill talent voids in your organization, as opposed to filling an open job title. Don' t be afraid to give someone new responsibilities or roles if his demonstrated traits suit what' s needed. A vocal coach, for example, will shift a student with a low singing voice out of the soprano section and into the alto section. Singing out of range damages the student' s voice and reduces the quality of the chorus' sound.
Use appropriate communication modes and content: The best coaches in any arena know how to mold their communication style and content to befit the person they are coaching -- leading to greater understanding, better rapport, and longer retention. This applies to word choice, voice tone, personal space boundaries, and the way you explain required actions and expectations. For example: When explaining how to cup your hands properly when swimming, a coach might toss out all explanations and visuals directly relating to swimming and instead say, " Pretend you' re petting a cat." Since they have stroked a cat before, the person will better understand how to use the correct swimming form.
Celebrate: Achieving goals and surpassing milestones deserve credit. Celebrating these accomplishments underscores the value that each person brings to the table and confirms expected behaviors -- all while serving as motivators for future learning.
Remember, this information is food-for-thought, not customized counsel. The most effective interpersonal and organizational communication program is one that's been tailored to meet the unique needs of your group.
By: Jamie WaltersPublished April 2001
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Monday, March 31, 2008
Recruitment Process
Monday, March 31, 2008
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Its a very simple slide to understand the basics of recruitment process which normally every candidate undergoes..
Contributed by : Abhinav Mishra
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Recruiting structure
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
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Recruiting as a profession:
There are three aspects to recruiting:
1. First Party or Corporate Recruiting – you hire employees to your own payroll, they work under your managers. Most contract recruiters are working in this role.
2. Second Party or Staff Augmentation – you hire to your own payroll, employees work under client management. Also called labor vendors, labor brokers or contract services. Most temp agencies use this model.
3. Third Party or Headhunting (a.k.a. Executive Search) – clients hire your candidates for their own payroll.
There are four kinds of Headhunting firms:
1. Contingency – paid when the client hires (I did this)
2. Retained Search – Paid a flat rate to find one or two of the best candidates.
3. Hybrid – I've heard these firms called fee plus, "retigency" and combination fee. Creative recruiters and sales reps can work many kinds of deals. One typical arrangement is an up-front retainer, plus a per hire bonus.
4. Source only – a newer model where the client pays a flat fee to receive a limited number of pre-qualified candidates. The client contacts the candidates and moves on from there.
There are three aspects to recruiting:
1. First Party or Corporate Recruiting – you hire employees to your own payroll, they work under your managers. Most contract recruiters are working in this role.
2. Second Party or Staff Augmentation – you hire to your own payroll, employees work under client management. Also called labor vendors, labor brokers or contract services. Most temp agencies use this model.
3. Third Party or Headhunting (a.k.a. Executive Search) – clients hire your candidates for their own payroll.
There are four kinds of Headhunting firms:
1. Contingency – paid when the client hires (I did this)
2. Retained Search – Paid a flat rate to find one or two of the best candidates.
3. Hybrid – I've heard these firms called fee plus, "retigency" and combination fee. Creative recruiters and sales reps can work many kinds of deals. One typical arrangement is an up-front retainer, plus a per hire bonus.
4. Source only – a newer model where the client pays a flat fee to receive a limited number of pre-qualified candidates. The client contacts the candidates and moves on from there.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Resume Tips
Monday, March 24, 2008
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Tips for People Who Want to Succeed
Before compiling your resume, take the time to do a thorough self-assessment on paper.
Brainstorm with someone you respect as a professional or educational mentor. Ask them to help you identify relevant skills, accomplishments,
and experiences that you have already achieved.
Draft an outline of your technical skills and strengths as well as your work experience.
Be sure to include past accomplishments/projects/leadership roles.
Resume Content—Your contact information should be at the top of your resume. Include your name, address, telephone / cell numbers and
email address.
Tips:
• Include your first and last names. Also show an initial of any other given names (e.g. Michael J. Smith, or J. Michael Smith if you go by your second name.).
• Include area code in your telephone number. Omit your work number if you do not wish to be contacted there.
• If you have an answering machine, record a neutral and professional greeting.
• Choose an email address that is professional.
Objective Summary Statement:
Tip:
• Be specific / concise about the job you want. Tailor your objective to each employer you target and every job you seek.
Profile—At the top of your resume, include a short three or four line summary of "Who You Are".
Tips:
• Provide a written snapshot of yourself and your character strengths.
• Reflect your technical skills and character or soft skills that make you unique and well qualified for the position that you are applying for.
• e.g. a results focused Project Manager with more than 15 years experience in desktop deployments, , etc
• e.g., a senior Business Analyst with oil /gas experience, utilizing strong interpersonal and analytical skills for user needs assessments, etc
• e.g. an enthusiastic Deployment Technician with 2 years experience deploying Windows desktop systems; strong team player with excellent organizational
and troubleshooting skills, etc
Education:
Tips:
• Your most recent educational level achieved should be listed first.
• Specify what type of educational documentation you received: degree, diploma, certificate, etc.
• Include your degree, major, institution attended, minor/concentration add month/year of graduation add your GPA if higher than 3.0.
• Mention academic honors.
• Include all certifications and month/year that they were completed.
Summary of Qualifications:
Technical knowledge should be summarized in your resume. Show this either towards the beginning or as a separate addendum at the end if it is extensive.
A summary in matrix form is clear and concise and provides a format for a Recruiter to quickly assess the potential fit of your technical skills with their requirements.
Include a list of all operating systems, hardware, software and programming languages that you have experience with. Also, add your level of
skill and/or years of experience with each item.
Work Experience—
Briefly give the Interviewer an overview of your work, tailored to the position you wish to obtain. Capture and keep their attention.
Tips:
• Ensure this is accurate, concise but thorough.
• Highlight and prioritize those points that are most relevant to this position
• e.g. Helpdesk Analyst - highlight the amount of phone support provided such as 60% phone support, 40% desktop support or: Technical Support
Analyst - 1 year level 1 / helpdesk support; 1½ years level II support / desktop support
• Quantify the environment if possible. e.g. supported 400 users on team of 3 people; or: sole technical support provider to 100 head office and
remote users
Include your work experience in reverse chronological order – put your most recent job first and work back to your first, relevant job. Include:
• Title of position
• Name of organization
• Location of work (city, province)
• Dates of employment - include month and date.
• Update the dates of your most recent employment: if you are no longer at the last position shown, DO NOT show " - current"
• Describe your work responsibilities with emphasis on specific skills and achievements.
• Remember to show where you used specific technology throughout your resume.
• Eliminate gaps in your work history wherever possible. If this is not feasible, then be prepared to talk explain this in an interview.
Related Achievements: You may want to add key or special skills and competencies relevant to the position for which you are applying for, leadership experience
in volunteer organizations. Keep this section brief
References:
Tips:
• Ask people if they are willing to serve as references before you give their names out.
• Do not include reference contact information in your resume. Be prepared to bring a hard copy list to your interview.
• Ask another friend to proofread again.
Resume Polishing:
Tips:
• ALWAYS run a spell check on your resume before sending it out to any job opportunities or potential employers
• ALWAYS read it slowly /completely to ensure the right words are in the right places. (Spell checks do not always catch grammatical errors.)
• Get a friend to do a grammar review.
• Ask another friend to proofread again.
Resume Compilation
Tips:
• User white or off-white paper.
• Use 8-1/2 X 11-inch paper.
• Print on one side of the paper.
• Use a font size of 10 – 12 points.
• Use non-decorative fonts and do not include any graphics
• Avoid italics, script, and underlined words in excess.
GENERAL RESUME TIPS.
• Do not use first or third person. Avoid works like “I” or “my” as such terms are unprofessional. Begin sentences with assertive
words. “Spearheaded” or “Supervised a team”. Do not refer to yourself in third person, I.e., Anna was the team lead” Use bullet
points as they are easier and faster to read than paragraph format.
• Always attach a cover letter with your resume.
• Always ensure your cover letter is properly addressed and references the correct position. Double-check before sending it out,
that you are sending the correct letter to the correct company.
Before compiling your resume, take the time to do a thorough self-assessment on paper.
Brainstorm with someone you respect as a professional or educational mentor. Ask them to help you identify relevant skills, accomplishments,
and experiences that you have already achieved.
Draft an outline of your technical skills and strengths as well as your work experience.
Be sure to include past accomplishments/projects/leadership roles.
Resume Content—Your contact information should be at the top of your resume. Include your name, address, telephone / cell numbers and
email address.
Tips:
• Include your first and last names. Also show an initial of any other given names (e.g. Michael J. Smith, or J. Michael Smith if you go by your second name.).
• Include area code in your telephone number. Omit your work number if you do not wish to be contacted there.
• If you have an answering machine, record a neutral and professional greeting.
• Choose an email address that is professional.
Objective Summary Statement:
Tip:
• Be specific / concise about the job you want. Tailor your objective to each employer you target and every job you seek.
Profile—At the top of your resume, include a short three or four line summary of "Who You Are".
Tips:
• Provide a written snapshot of yourself and your character strengths.
• Reflect your technical skills and character or soft skills that make you unique and well qualified for the position that you are applying for.
• e.g. a results focused Project Manager with more than 15 years experience in desktop deployments, , etc
• e.g., a senior Business Analyst with oil /gas experience, utilizing strong interpersonal and analytical skills for user needs assessments, etc
• e.g. an enthusiastic Deployment Technician with 2 years experience deploying Windows desktop systems; strong team player with excellent organizational
and troubleshooting skills, etc
Education:
Tips:
• Your most recent educational level achieved should be listed first.
• Specify what type of educational documentation you received: degree, diploma, certificate, etc.
• Include your degree, major, institution attended, minor/concentration add month/year of graduation add your GPA if higher than 3.0.
• Mention academic honors.
• Include all certifications and month/year that they were completed.
Summary of Qualifications:
Technical knowledge should be summarized in your resume. Show this either towards the beginning or as a separate addendum at the end if it is extensive.
A summary in matrix form is clear and concise and provides a format for a Recruiter to quickly assess the potential fit of your technical skills with their requirements.
Include a list of all operating systems, hardware, software and programming languages that you have experience with. Also, add your level of
skill and/or years of experience with each item.
Work Experience—
Briefly give the Interviewer an overview of your work, tailored to the position you wish to obtain. Capture and keep their attention.
Tips:
• Ensure this is accurate, concise but thorough.
• Highlight and prioritize those points that are most relevant to this position
• e.g. Helpdesk Analyst - highlight the amount of phone support provided such as 60% phone support, 40% desktop support or: Technical Support
Analyst - 1 year level 1 / helpdesk support; 1½ years level II support / desktop support
• Quantify the environment if possible. e.g. supported 400 users on team of 3 people; or: sole technical support provider to 100 head office and
remote users
Include your work experience in reverse chronological order – put your most recent job first and work back to your first, relevant job. Include:
• Title of position
• Name of organization
• Location of work (city, province)
• Dates of employment - include month and date.
• Update the dates of your most recent employment: if you are no longer at the last position shown, DO NOT show " - current"
• Describe your work responsibilities with emphasis on specific skills and achievements.
• Remember to show where you used specific technology throughout your resume.
• Eliminate gaps in your work history wherever possible. If this is not feasible, then be prepared to talk explain this in an interview.
Related Achievements: You may want to add key or special skills and competencies relevant to the position for which you are applying for, leadership experience
in volunteer organizations. Keep this section brief
References:
Tips:
• Ask people if they are willing to serve as references before you give their names out.
• Do not include reference contact information in your resume. Be prepared to bring a hard copy list to your interview.
• Ask another friend to proofread again.
Resume Polishing:
Tips:
• ALWAYS run a spell check on your resume before sending it out to any job opportunities or potential employers
• ALWAYS read it slowly /completely to ensure the right words are in the right places. (Spell checks do not always catch grammatical errors.)
• Get a friend to do a grammar review.
• Ask another friend to proofread again.
Resume Compilation
Tips:
• User white or off-white paper.
• Use 8-1/2 X 11-inch paper.
• Print on one side of the paper.
• Use a font size of 10 – 12 points.
• Use non-decorative fonts and do not include any graphics
• Avoid italics, script, and underlined words in excess.
GENERAL RESUME TIPS.
• Do not use first or third person. Avoid works like “I” or “my” as such terms are unprofessional. Begin sentences with assertive
words. “Spearheaded” or “Supervised a team”. Do not refer to yourself in third person, I.e., Anna was the team lead” Use bullet
points as they are easier and faster to read than paragraph format.
• Always attach a cover letter with your resume.
• Always ensure your cover letter is properly addressed and references the correct position. Double-check before sending it out,
that you are sending the correct letter to the correct company.
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