Professionalism skill for workplace success 4e by anderson bolt chapter16

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Career Changes

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SUCCESS
PROGRESS
LEGACY

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After studying these topics, you will benefit by:
• Identifying various methods of increasing
training and development
• Committing to life-long learning and the
practice of professionalism
• Naming the various changes in employment
status that can occur in one’s career

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After studying these topics, you will benefit by

(cont.):
• Demonstrating appropriate behaviors to exhibit
when embarking on a new job search and when
leaving a position
• Describing the opportunities, benefits, and
resources to become an entrepreneur
• Integrating professional behavior into your life
plan

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CAREER CHANGES
• Career changes should be welcome because
they mean you are accomplishing and updating
your goals.

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TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
• Training: learning new skills
• Development: enhancing existing skills
• Be aware of key duties within other
departments
• Increase your knowledge and understanding

of the company mission and strategy

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TOPIC SITUATION
Destin
TOPIC RESPONSE:
Should Destin attend?
Why or why not?

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CONTINUAL LEARNING
• Continual learning: the ongoing process of
increasing your knowledge in the area of your
career
• Formal learning: returning to college to
increase knowledge, improve skills, or receive
an advance degree
• Informal learning: reading career-related
magazines, newsletters, Internet research, or
informational interviews

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CHANGES IN EMPLOYMENT STATUS
• Natural to desire a job change
• Reasons for change include:
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Acquired experience
Higher salary
Improved work hours
Increased responsibility, status, and power
A perceived decrease in stress
Desire for different work environment and/or
colleagues

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NEW JOB SEARCHES
• Inform others of your desire for a new job
only if:

– Increased education
– Moving away
– Mastery of job skills

• Secure a letter of recommendation
• Keep job search confidential if your desire for
new job is not based on any of the above

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JOB SEARCHES
• Conduct search during non-working hours
• Display grace and style
• Remain positive
• When asked about job search, keep
explanation brief and simple
– Not appropriate to share details about potential
employers or status of job search

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CHANGES IN EMPLOYMENT STATUS
• Changes in employment status include:
– Promotions

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Voluntary terminations
Involuntary terminations
Lateral transfers
Retirement

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PROMOTIONS
• Promotion: moving to a position higher in
the organization with increased responsibility
• Steps toward getting a promotion:
– Begin behaving and dressing for the desired
position
– Secure copy of job description for desired job
– Develop new skills
– Watch and learn from others

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PROMOTIONS
• When you are promoted:
– You will receive:
• An increase in pay
• A new title
• New responsibilities

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Thank former boss
Never gloat
Try not to reinvent the wheel
Ask for and accept help from others

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TOPIC SITUATION
Rachel’s Opportunity
TOPIC RESPONSE:
Based on everything you have learned in this
course, what additional activities can Rachel do to
position herself for a promotion?

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VOLUNTARY TERMINATIONS
• Voluntary termination: leaving your job on your
own (new job or retirement)
– Do not quit your job unless you have one waiting
– Be professional and do not burn bridges

• Letter of resignation: written notice of your
voluntary termination
– Two weeks’ notice
– Provide final day
– Sign and date letter

- Typed
- Be positive

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February 1, 2018
Susie Supervisor
ABC Company
123 Avenue 456
Anycity, USA 98765

Sample Letter of Resignation

RE: Notice of Resignation
Dear Ms. Supervisor:
While I have enjoyed working for ABC Company, I have been offered and
have accepted a new position with another firm. Therefore, my last day of
employment will be February 23, 2018.
In the past two years, I have had the pleasure of learning new skills and of
working with extremely talented individuals. I thank you for the
opportunities you have provided me and wish everyone at ABC Company
continued success.
Sincerely,
Jennie New-job
Jennie New-Job
123 North Avenue
Anycity, USA 98765
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VOLUNTARY TERMINATIONS
• Do not behave or speak negatively
• Leave in a manner that makes the company want to
rehire you
• Remain professional
• Turn in keys, name badge, company property
• Do not take or destroy company property
• Take only personal belongings
• Preserve confidentiality

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TOPIC SITUATION
Audrey Leaving a Job
TOPIC RESPONSE:
If you leave your employer on a bad note, what
steps can you take to correct the situation?

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VOLUNTARY TERMINATIONS
• Exit interview: when an employer meets with
an employee who is voluntarily leaving a
company to identify opportunities to improve
the work environment
– Questions regarding former position, boss, and
work environment
– Goal is to secure constructive input on how to
improve company
– Share opportunities for improvement
– Do not get personal
– Remain professional
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INVOLUNTARY TERMINATIONS
• Involuntary termination: when you lose
your job against your will
• Involuntary terminations include:
– Firing: terminated for poor performance
– Layoff: result of company financial issue
– Restructuring: company change of strategy

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TALK IT OUT

If you were laid off, what are the first three
things you would do, and why?

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INVOLUNTARY TERMINATIONS
• Work recall: employee is called back after
being laid off

• Furloughs
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Employees take unpaid work days
Required
Not due to poor performance
An effort to save financial resources
Use time wisely

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THINK ABOUT IT
What is the best way to use your time during
a furlough day?

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OTHER MOVES WITHIN
THE ORGANIZATION
• Lateral move: transferred to another area of

company with the same pay and
responsibilities
• Demotion: a decrease in job title, status, and
pay
• Retirement: employee voluntarily leaves
company and will no longer be working

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