Whether you want a raise, a promotion, a new job or simply more satisfaction in your work, one strategy fits all: not only do you have to do your job well, but you have to get other people to notice it. Learn how to seize control of your professional future and take your human resources career to the next level.

1. YOUR HR CAREER
NOT A DESTINATION…BUT
A JOURNEY!
Sharlyn Lauby, SPHR, CPLP
ITM Group, Inc.
954.659.2237
slauby@itmgroupinc.com

2. SESSION OBJECTIVES
 Discover what you want
 Discuss the four steps to developing your path
 Learn how to identify opportunities

3. STARTING THE
JOURNEY

4. DISCOVERING YOUR PATH
1. Assessment
2. Exploration
3. Decision Making
4. Self Marketing

5. 1 - ASSESSMENT
 Take a look at your company
 Corporate culture
 Corporate values
 Finances
 Projected growth plans
 Take inventory of yourself
 Current role
 Current skills
 Location, work hours
 Accomplishments

6. LEVERAGING YOUR STRENGTHS
 Everyone is good at something
 Corporate Life
 Independence
 Consistency
 Entertainment
 Be ready and available

7. 2 - EXPLORATION
 Finding your zone
 What kind of work do you like?
 What type of company would you like to work for?

8. CREATING YOUR FIT
 Identify your transferable skills
 What current skills are relevant?
 Project management
 Leadership
 Sales
 Customer service
 Problem solving
 Hiring, training, etc.
 List those things that you need to accomplish
 Two new skills for the year
 Find your support team (boss, co-workers, family)
 Get involved!

9. A FEW SUGGESTIONS:
 Know modern technology
 Understand the latest communication tools
 Be familiar with your CEO’s interests

10. 3 - DECISION MAKING
 Take risks!
 Find safe environments to practice
 Select projects that will get you noticed

11. VOLUNTEERING FOR THE RIGHT
STUFF
A. Uncovering opportunities
B. Make your pitch
C. Mark your territory
D. Brag…subtly.

12. A - UNCOVERING OPPORTUNITIES
 Don’t volunteer for everything
 Look at how your colleagues get promoted
 Pay attention to company goals and challenges
 Stay on top of trends
 Cost-cutting
 Up and coming technology
 Assignments no one else wants
 Bottom line: Choose projects that have VALUE

13. B - MAKE YOUR PITCH
 Once you identify a project, seek buy-in
 Prepare a proposal
 Ask for guidance from colleagues
 Take no for an answer
 Your energy and enthusiasm will still be noticed
 Raising your hand is important

14. C - MARK YOUR TERRITORY
 Be a go-to person for something
 Share your experiences with others
 Offer to train colleagues

15. D - BRAG…SUBTLY
 If you don’t blow your own horn, no one else will.
 Send project updates
 Pass along kind words
 Share the credit

16. 4 - SELF MARKETING
 Image
 Self-presentation
 Communication skills
 Interpersonal skills

17. EXPANDING YOUR NETWORK
 Coffee, beverages, and lunches
 Social functions
 Volunteerism
 Mentoring
 Don’t forget what goes around, comes around…
 And the company you keep…

18. BE A LITTLE
ZEN…

19. THANK YOU!
Sharlyn Lauby, SPHR, CPLP
ITM Group, Inc.
954.659.2237
slauby@itmgroupinc.com