Career Advice Talk

A new mindset towards a great career

21st October, 2007 - Posted by Robin Ogden -

I was delighted to find this article written by Cindy Warner, Senior Vice President at salesforce.com.  She focuses on the importance of employers changing their mindset around hiring to stress ‘fit’ in the softer skill areas.  It is so exciting to me to see a top-notch company recognize this as a key to their own success.  It is exciting to me because this is a key area I focus on with my clients when coaching them towards their own successful career.  I have had so many clients come to me asking for a career change.  The common themes are ‘unhappiness’, ‘no passion’, ‘can’t get ahead’.  More often than not, our work results in them staying in the same career area.  What they discover is that ‘fit’, around corporate climate, environment, politics, values, work relationships, etc. is what has been lacking in their work.  Once we uncover and clarify who the client really is, what they need, and how they prefer to work, where their interests lie, what they value, how their other roles in life interact with work…it is like a fog has been lifted and they are able to see more clearly where the matches and gaps exist in their career.  They are then able to fine-tune and make adjustments to their life that leads to more fulfilling work and to success in their careers.  Of course, functional expertise is critical to success in a job.  But knowing who you are, what you need and how you do your best work will help you find a great match in your career, and help you bring success to your organization and to your life.

Posted by Chris Fogarty - FiredUP Careers

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