They think ahead, strategize and take the right actions (even if it's a bit risky). Learning can be uncomfortable but
no matter to people who will! They are focused on achieving the outcomes they want.
Tactical Actions are reactive,
such as applying online for a job (really, what do you learn from that experience?). You'll only be addressing immediate challenges or goals to achieve shorter term outcomes vs. investing for the future.
Strategic Actions come from longer term, creative roadmaps designed to reach your goals. Not everybody is willing to create a strategy or think long term when it comes to a career --- you don't just wake up one day and become strategic. In fact, many visionary leaders are amazing at building
roadmaps for the company, figuring out the ROI and getting their teams to reach the company's objectives, But...
Not all
leaders know the steps to manage their career strategy. In fact, some waste their time applying online all the time even after years of building a network that can help them find hidden opportunities. Instead of strategizing their career, they react. With their careers, they are tactical, not strategic.
Within days of reaching out to his connections and learning how to strategize his calls, one of my clients was offered a role by a prior colleague. Since they had worked together, his colleague knew what John was capable of. The job
was not posted but the company was ready to solve the problem.
Low risk, high return, and the timing for the conversation was perfect and John found it!
He was shocked and in disbelief that he had uncovered a real opportunity. He called me to make sure he was not imagining this offer! Could this be real?
But he played it cool, negotiated his position and took the role! He's been at that company for 4 years!
STRATEGIZE your research, articulate your value and apply your skilled communication to find opportunities that are waiting for you.
5 ADVANTAGES OF BEING STRATEGIC VS. TACTICAL
IN A CAREER SEARCH
You will Intentionally learn and use new skills for the long term.
Planning your steps will grow your compensation (and can add substantial gains over a few years).
Networking leads to career opportunities--by staying in touch with your network, your
connections will reach out to you with new roles.
When you learn and take actions in new situations, you'll get used to adapting and thriving in dynamic environments.
And when you get used to #4, you'll welcome new challenges and develop leadership and confidence that keeps you competitive.
Negotiation based on Value Proposition
With a career strategy, you're actively networking, building relationships, researching companies and industries to gain the necessary
experience, qualifications and value you'll need, You'll want to to be seen as a high value asset with a fast return on a company's investment in you.
When you are perceived as a high value candidate and you have generated a few offers, you get to negotiate and decide. Adding $25K/yr to your negotiation adds up to $100K over 4 years!
WIth a strategy, you can create your career future and the compensation that goes with it. Having a few extra dollars in earnings can be a great reward for your smart, hard work.
Create awesomeness and transformation for your career and get compensated for your value.
Learn HOW to network with a strategy that makes your relationships win-wins and loaded with people that want to work with you or introduce
you.
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Turn your network into advocates that introduce you to their hiring manager connections.
Transform your skills and experience into value propositions that get interviews.
I've created this ONLINE COURSE to offer you a proven, successful approach that finds hidden opportunities.
