Some people like to know a whole lot about a few things. I
like to know a few things about a whole lot. So, when I meet an expert on
something, I glean as much of their knowledge as I can. I have a certain knack
for being able to retain this knowledge, and pass it on to others. This
combination makes for an excellent conductor. Wires conduct electricity, I
conduct information.
I am an administrative professional with a fairly seasoned
background. I’ve worked in fast food, retail, call centers, marketing departments,
title companies, as a paralegal, and as a writer for an online marketing firm.
By a landslide, my favorite of these past lives was in
marketing. I love the art of the campaign.
I love taking something mundane or boring and making it interesting. I love
collaborating on ideas, developing a plan, and watching something go from a
proposal on paper to a real and vibrant thing.
To me it’s like watching an egg hatch and seeing the bird develop and
grow. And once the hatchling campaign is ready, I love watching it go out into
the world and test its agility. I love to see if it will fall from the nest, or
spread its wings and soar.
For the past two+ years I have ventured into the wide world
of human resources, and I have discovered that it is very similar to marketing.
In human resources, your company is your product, and it is your job to sell
that product to potential customers. In addition to marketing your product, HR also involves important acquisitions through the hiring process. As an HR professional, it is your job
to promote your business and sell your product.
By acquiring good talent, you enhance your business and in turn make it
more marketable.
The flip side of the human resources coin (getting the job) requires just as
much marketing. When you are looking for a job, you are the salesperson and
your product is you. Whether or not you get a job relies half on your skills,
abilities and qualifications, and half on how well you pitch your product. You might be the most qualified person in the
world for the job you seek, but if you don’t know how to sell that to someone
else, you probably won’t get that job.
So, here is where this blog comes in. As I said, I am no
expert, but I know marketing and I know hiring. I am a good writer, and I know
how to spin things. I like to network, and I like to help people.
The other day, I read an article that began with the
following statement: “Every time you encounter another person, think: help
this person. It's not altruistic. Nothing else can so quickly
supercharge your career and improve the quality of your life.” The rest of the
article (which I will repost in a separate message) goes on to explain that
coming at every situation in life from a customer service position will get you
noticed, allow you to make important connections, and make you feel good. I
absolutely love this article, and the message it puts across - the single best
way to succeed in life is by helping others.
So I began to think about how I can use what I know and what
talents I have to put this, my new motto into action. Out of that brainstorming
session came this blog. It is dedicated to using my skills as a conductor of
information to help others get the job they want or need. This will be an
interactive endeavor, so please provide any feedback you would like. It will be
a combination of sharing articles that others have written, and some of my own.
So, without further ado, let’s start this journey!
I hope you like it, and most of all…. I hope it helps!
