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Before I had kids I was 200% dedicated to my career growth. 👉 I worked 60-70 hours a week. 👉 I traveled all the time. 👉 I jumped at any opportunity for more work, more responsibility, promotions, management roles, etc. And now... not. (Did you catch my Seinfeld reference?!) Maybe when my kids are teenagers and they want nothing to do with me, I'll dive back into that chase. I'll fill my days with huge pitches and presentations. I'll be the one with the laptop and portable charger in the airport. I'll manage a team again... But now...not. (Again, George Costanza for the win). Today I'm completely content with doing my 9-5 as is. I think it's okay to be okay with where you are in your career. It's okay to not be chasing anything bigger. It's okay, in fact, to want a little less. 🤷♀️ Rest In Pease Susan Ross, and your Massive inheritance. #workingparents #workingmoms #worklifeflexibility #careersatisfaction

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Marijo Prodanic was #director of supplier cost recovery & quality at a multinational #automotive manufacturer in #Germany. Marijo’s “chosen home” is the #UnitedStates. He spent the early part of his career in the U.S. and he and his wife, an American, had agreed that, after five years in Germany, he would find a career path that enabled them to return. “Transitioning wasn’t as easy as we’d hoped. The Coronavirus interrupted my efforts. We thought it would last a few months, but we soon realized it would be a lot longer,” said Marijo.  Feeling stretched by his day-to-day responsibilities to manage a job search, he decided early on to engage #TheBarrettGroup (TBG). After the Clarity Program, Marijo began working with Lori L. Chevalier, and Dan Resendes, his career consultants. “The greatest value I got from the program was how it shaped my mindset and prepped me for interviews. Once I was able to engage with someone, no company said “no” to me. TBG was able to put me in a position where, once I was at the table, I could hook people,” said Marijo. Indeed, Marijo’s landing, when it came, was a textbook career change in many respects. He learned of a position for director of warranty operations & technical assistance for an auto manufacturer in California. Through LinkedIn, he discovered that a former colleague worked there. Marijo reached out to his old pal to ask about the job, who encouraged him to submit his resume. The company loved him and, before long, Marijo had an attractive job offer in hand. “I cannot stress enough how important it was to me that The Barrett Group helped me present myself as an equal partner to employers in this job search. I didn’t leave my former job because I was unhappy; I left because I wanted a new challenge. An executive needs to exude confidence that is commensurate with the leadership position. That is what I learned from Dan, and that helped me in all my interactions. I can’t thank him enough.” More https://lnkd.in/dKa_e-bK If you like to land your desired role faster, let's talk. #careerchange #careers #jobsearch #executivesearch

Henry Ford took two applicants that were applying for a job at his factory to dinner. Both of them were equally qualified, potentially even geniuses. 🧠 They talked about events that were going on during the time. Before they went to leave, Ford indicated to one of the gentlemen, "My friend, you have the job." The other one that didn't get the job built up the courage to ask Mister Ford, "We didn't speak about engineering. We didn't speak about manufacturing. How did you possibly make a decision not to hire me?" He said, "Well, actually, it was very easy." He did two things. When the steak came, the other person tried the steak before he put the salt on. You put the salt on it before you tried the steak and I believe people should always try things before they change them and more importantly, when the waitstaff came, the other person acknowledged and thanked them every single time. You pretended like they didn't exist, and you were only kind and polite when speaking to me. And I don't believe in hierarchy. I believe in people. 🤝 The takeaway is when you have preconceived notions and you treat people poorly. Your plan will never go as well as you think. You'll never achieve your purpose, and your profits will always be lower than they could have been.   What are you looking for in your candidates?   Take them on a tour, see how they interact. Take them to dinner, see how they interact. Know the psychological profile of the person needed to fill the role, be on your team, and who supports your organization’s mission and clients needs and look for that. 😊   https://lnkd.in/dg_w4zav #job #principles #tips #canidadates

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This shows how dedicated the industry is to providing great jobs and opportunities for career growth. But it’s not just about jobs—dealerships also boost local economies and support many other industries. As the automotive world changes, these dealerships will remain vital for job creation and economic progress. Interested in a career in the automotive industry? We can help you! https://lnkd.in/gQ6TZNJE #continuouslearning #salestraining #careersuccess #skilldevelopment #professionalgrowth #salesperformance #trainingmatters

Henry Ford took two applicants that were applying for a job at his factory to dinner. Both of them were equally qualified, potentially even geniuses. 🧠 They talked about events that were going on during the time. Before they went to leave, Ford indicated to one of the gentlemen, "My friend, you have the job." The other one that didn't get the job built up the courage to ask Mister Ford, "We didn't speak about engineering. We didn't speak about manufacturing. How did you possibly make a decision not to hire me?" He said, "Well, actually, it was very easy." He did two things. When the steak came, the other person tried the steak before he put the salt on. You put the salt on it before you tried the steak and I believe people should always try things before they change them and more importantly, when the waitstaff came, the other person acknowledged and thanked them every single time. You pretended like they didn't exist, and you were only kind and polite when speaking to me. And I don't believe in hierarchy. I believe in people. 🤝 The takeaway is when you have preconceived notions and you treat people poorly. Your plan will never go as well as you think. You'll never achieve your purpose, and your profits will always be lower than they could have been.   What are you looking for in your candidates?   Take them on a tour, see how they interact. Take them to dinner, see how they interact. Know the psychological profile of the person needed to fill the role, be on your team, and who supports your organization’s mission and clients needs and look for that. 😊   https://lnkd.in/dN7XUZNd #job #principles #tips #canidadates

The attached picture has been something I have thought about since my first boss said it to me my 3rd week into my career, almost a decade ago. It has and always will be true. Here is A True story: At my last company, I told this to one of our new hires, and he got so offended that I didn’t want to hear about problems, only solutions, that he stopped showing up for work and we had to let him go. He had many excuses without many results. Unfortunately, not everyone is cut out for the lifestyle, but if you are you’ll reap the rewards. It is not for everyone, but those who can handle it will succeed. #interpersonalcommunication #sales #salesmanagement #management #opportunity #successmindset

🗓️ Today marks 4 weeks in my new job! And after 9 years in my last job, wow, it is weird being the newbie! Yet, as a recruiter, it has been really refreshing to be the newest employee and experience the onboarding, the training and the expectations firsthand. Certain Advantage have welcomed myself and Ashlene McFadden with open arms, and in many ways it feels like we have been here much longer. So, what have I learned in the last 4 weeks? 🧑🏼🎓 Learning - You are never too old to learn, I have loved learning new processes, lingo and also lots of new techniques that are really going to give us the recruitment ‘advantage’. 🥳 Cheerleading – I have been blown away with the messages, calls and support from my network, with so many people cheering me and the #Glasgow team on for success. 📝 Planning – Whether that be time management, strategy or setting objectives, without this it is hard to celebrate the successes, manage progress and mark the important milestones 🥗 Connecting - Getting out for a lunch, dinner or cuppa with your new colleagues is such a nice way to get to know them on a personal level. This team really do enjoy working with each other. 🙋🏼♀️ Ask Questions – You know at the end when someone asks ‘has anyone got any questions?’… turns out Ashlene and I have lots of questions! ⚖️ Balance – Whilst I am filled with excitement and learning lots, I didn’t realise how tiring that can be, so I am making sure I get the balance of switching off and reflecting. 🍫Sustenance - No matter what office you are based in, sweet treats are essential! I am excited to see what the next month brings! Thanks to everyone in the CA team for your support so far. #newjob #newbie #learning #reflection #recruitment Abbie Soutar Tia Bankes Rachel Stockell

Early in your career, should you really work more what you are paid for? One of my friends went on an international trip, flew business class, stayed at beautiful hotels, etc. All because she worked for a long time for a client, and they invited her on the company retreat. You don’t win such moments after doing the bare minimum for someone. But let’s be honest, not every company works that way. In fact, for a lot of companies, if they see you working harder than you should, they’ll put on more workload on you, then compensate that extra effort with pizza slices at the end of the month. Ideally, you must identity who is worth working hard for. One reliable way is to see how they react when you do something that’s a little better than what they’d expected from you. Did they appreciate your effort or did they brush it off like it was nothing? If they don’t appreciate the small wins you give them, giving them big wins won’t faze them much either. Some people just won’t value your worth, no matter what you do for them. Others will make sure to remind you of your worth from time and again. The people who openly recognize and appreciate your worth are the ones worth working for.