Tim Moore Associates 2008 How “FIT” is your PROFESSIONAL IMAGE ? Survival of the “Fittest” River Rock Casino Resort Richmond, B.C. Sept 18 th – 20 th.

Tim Moore Associates 2008Tim Moore Associates 2008

How “FIT” is yourHow “FIT” is yourPROFESSIONAL PROFESSIONAL

IMAGE ?IMAGE ?

Survival of the “Fittest”Survival of the “Fittest”

River Rock Casino ResortRiver Rock Casino Resort

Richmond, B.C.Richmond, B.C.

Sept 18Sept 18thth – 20 – 20thth


Survival of “fittest” in a casino…?Survival of “fittest” in a casino…?Best payout slots - $ 5, $ 1, .50, .25, .05Best payout slots - $ 5, $ 1, .50, .25, .05Always play the max bet !Always play the max bet !Play denomination and amount within your Play denomination and amount within your comfort zone… comfort zone… allowing a half decent allowing a half decent amount of playamount of playRead machine…odds, pay lines, returnRead machine…odds, pay lines, returnObtain a free “Player Points Card”Obtain a free “Player Points Card”That way you can still earn pointsThat way you can still earn points

Individual results WILL vary.Individual results WILL vary.Only bet what you’re prepared to loose!Only bet what you’re prepared to loose!


Tim Moore AssociatesTim Moore Associates Global Supply Chain RecruiterGlobal Supply Chain Recruiter

Over 1,000 clients in Canada and 7 other Over 1,000 clients in Canada and 7 other countries countries

4600+ Supply professionals registered 4600+ Supply professionals registered with Tim Moore Associates.with Tim Moore Associates.

Public, private, manufacturing, services, Public, private, manufacturing, services, logistics, charitable, and much more. logistics, charitable, and much more.

Impressive ten year track record Impressive ten year track record


Our website…Our website…

www.timmooreassociates.comwww.timmooreassociates.com

24 page “TIPS” booklet - click24 page “TIPS” booklet - click

Leave behind your resume for reviewLeave behind your resume for review


Thirty second elevator introduction Thirty second elevator introduction

Global Supply Chain Recruiter that not Global Supply Chain Recruiter that not only changes people’s lives…but their only changes people’s lives…but their livelihoods as well…livelihoods as well…

We offer an immediate positive affect by We offer an immediate positive affect by improving the acumen, skill set and improving the acumen, skill set and professionalism in the Supply Chain area, professionalism in the Supply Chain area, boosting the bottom line performance of boosting the bottom line performance of our clients globally.our clients globally.


What might be your introduction?What might be your introduction?

Power of first impressionsPower of first impressionsPreviously 2 minute assumptionPreviously 2 minute assumptionThen 30 secondsThen 30 secondsNOW ”NOW ”Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking,”Thinking,” by Malcolm Gladwell. by Malcolm Gladwell.Decisions may occur much faster – think Decisions may occur much faster – think instantaneously or in two seconds.instantaneously or in two seconds. Your communication and the image you Your communication and the image you present, create the first - present, create the first - often the lasting often the lasting impressionimpression of “professional” image on the of “professional” image on the people you meet. people you meet.


How Fit is your How Fit is your Professional Image?Professional Image?

LEARNING OUTCOMESLEARNING OUTCOMESWhat is a “Professional” Image?What is a “Professional” Image?Do Do YOUYOU really manage or control it? really manage or control it?Why is it important to you…and your Why is it important to you…and your employer?employer?How to best ‘survive’ in today’s workplaceHow to best ‘survive’ in today’s workplaceWhat elements make up one’sWhat elements make up one’s

professional imageprofessional imageHow “FIT” is yours?How “FIT” is yours?


How Fit is your How Fit is your Professional Image? Professional Image?

Learning OutcomesLearning Outcomes

Best resume format for Supply Chain Best resume format for Supply Chain PROFESSIONALSPROFESSIONALS..

Best interviewing ‘tips’Best interviewing ‘tips’

Career adviceCareer advice

Developing “Brand YOU.”Developing “Brand YOU.”


What is Professional Image?What is Professional Image? Professional image is the set of Professional image is the set of

qualities and characteristics that qualities and characteristics that represent the represent the perceptionsperceptions of your of your competency, charactercompetency, character and and commitmentcommitment as judged by key as judged by key stakeholders (i.e., superiors, stakeholders (i.e., superiors, subordinates, colleagues, vendors, subordinates, colleagues, vendors, clients). clients).


Do Do YOUYOU control it? control it?The fact is, you can’t really control The fact is, you can’t really control everyone’s exact opinion.everyone’s exact opinion.You can only You can only influenceinfluence your professional your professional image, based on what other people see, image, based on what other people see, hear or comprehend.hear or comprehend.People are constantly observing your People are constantly observing your behavior and forming theories about your behavior and forming theories about your competency, character, and commitment. competency, character, and commitment. At times, these can change rapidly (+-) At times, these can change rapidly (+-) and be disseminated throughout your and be disseminated throughout your workplace.workplace.


Why is it important to you?Why is it important to you?Your professional image not only speaks Your professional image not only speaks volumes about who you are, but also volumes about who you are, but also who who you can beyou can be or what you or what you can accomplishcan accomplish..

It speaks of your abilities, technical It speaks of your abilities, technical competence, social skills, strong competence, social skills, strong character, and integrity.character, and integrity.

Shows your commitment to your company, Shows your commitment to your company, your team, and your profession. your team, and your profession.


HOW TO INFLUENCE OTHERHOW TO INFLUENCE OTHERPEOPLE’S JUDGEMENTPEOPLE’S JUDGEMENT

Although you can’t influence it Although you can’t influence it entirely, it is only wise to add your entirely, it is only wise to add your voice and effort in helping to frame voice and effort in helping to frame others' theories about who you are others' theories about who you are and what you can accomplish.and what you can accomplish.

Project a positive and professional Project a positive and professional image… at all times.image… at all times.


Elements of Professional ImageElements of Professional ImagePersonal traitsPersonal traits – dress, body language, education – dress, body language, education

Who you Who you areare, rather than what you , rather than what you dodo..

Social identity group(s)Social identity group(s)Fe/Male, Parent, Immigrant/CanadianFe/Male, Parent, Immigrant/CanadianWho you belong to or are identified most readily with.Who you belong to or are identified most readily with.

Professional GroupsProfessional GroupsWhat you do for a living; are you ‘engaged’ and involved?What you do for a living; are you ‘engaged’ and involved?

Depending on the ‘observer’ and situation, each element Depending on the ‘observer’ and situation, each element may take different priorities and can draw stereotypes from may take different priorities and can draw stereotypes from each other.each other.


Two ways to survive judgment…Two ways to survive judgment…1. Impression management1. Impression management

Manage your impressions in 3 ways:Manage your impressions in 3 ways:

1.1. Non-verbalNon-verbal behavior -appearance, demeanor behavior -appearance, demeanor2.2. Verbal cuesVerbal cues - vocal pitch, tone, and rate of - vocal pitch, tone, and rate of

speech, grammar and diction, speech, grammar and diction, disclosuredisclosure 3.3. DemonstrativeDemonstrative acts: acts:

Job Job performanceperformance, , DedicationDedication to profession, to profession, Continued Continued selfself improvementimprovement – – education, fitnesseducation, fitnessVVolunteeringolunteering -improvement and -improvement andassistance to others.assistance to others.


Two ways to survive judgment…Two ways to survive judgment…2. Positive distinctiveness2. Positive distinctiveness

Positive distinctiveness usually involves attempts Positive distinctiveness usually involves attempts to educate others about the positive qualities of to educate others about the positive qualities of your identity group, advocate on behalf of it, and your identity group, advocate on behalf of it, and incorporate your background and identity-related incorporate your background and identity-related experiences into your workplace interactions and experiences into your workplace interactions and innovation. (It’s the “value add…”)innovation. (It’s the “value add…”)

The way you act and behave influences the way The way you act and behave influences the way you are approached, how you are treated, and you are approached, how you are treated, and the way you are given opportunities to excel.the way you are given opportunities to excel.


Importance to you and employers Importance to you and employers Successful impression management can Successful impression management can generate a number of important personal generate a number of important personal and organizational benefits, including:and organizational benefits, including: career advancement, career advancement, client satisfaction,client satisfaction, better work relationships (trust, intimacy,better work relationships (trust, intimacy,

avoiding offense), avoiding offense), group cohesiveness, group cohesiveness, a more pleasant organizational climate,a more pleasant organizational climate, a more fulfilling work experience. a more fulfilling work experience.


Take a strategic approachTake a strategic approach

Identify your ideal state.Identify your ideal state.

What are the core competencies and What are the core competencies and character traits you want people to character traits you want people to associate with you? associate with you?

Which of your social identities do you Which of your social identities do you want to emphasize and incorporate want to emphasize and incorporate into your workplace interactions, and into your workplace interactions, and which would you rather minimize? which would you rather minimize?


Conduct an auditConduct an audit

Assess your current image, culture, Assess your current image, culture, and audience.and audience.

Consider what are the expectations Consider what are the expectations for professionalism in your firm? for professionalism in your firm?

How do others currently perceive How do others currently perceive you? you?

How do you compare with your How do you compare with your mentor or role model?mentor or role model?


How “FIT” is your How “FIT” is your professional image?professional image?

Are you consistently projecting the best Are you consistently projecting the best qualities that show your qualities that show your competency, competency, charactercharacter and commitment?and commitment?Are you demonstrating Are you demonstrating professionalism in your professionalism in your Job Job performanceperformance, , dedicationdedication to profession, to profession, Continued Continued selfself improvement, and improvement, and helping others? helping others? Are you gaining the Are you gaining the skillsskills required to required to excel in your job and/or profession?excel in your job and/or profession?


Skills needed to ensure a Skills needed to ensure a professional SC image professional SC image

““HARD” (technical) skillsHARD” (technical) skills - associated with Supply Chain - associated with Supply Chain professionals.professionals.

Contract writing and negotiations. Contract writing and negotiations.

Identifying cost saving opportunities and implementing savings Identifying cost saving opportunities and implementing savings plans. plans.

Initiating successful purchasing policies and their ongoing Initiating successful purchasing policies and their ongoing development. development.

Tracking market conditions, price trends, and futures markets. Tracking market conditions, price trends, and futures markets.

Work process mapping and development. Work process mapping and development.


Skillset needed to Project a Skillset needed to Project a professional SC imageprofessional SC image

HARD SKILLSHARD SKILLS

Developing internal controls for purchasing procedures. Developing internal controls for purchasing procedures.

Designing strategic directions for the procurement Designing strategic directions for the procurement department. department.

Project management. Project management.

Merger and acquisition consolidation. Merger and acquisition consolidation.

Outsourcing planning and execution Outsourcing planning and execution


TypicalTypical Supply Chain Supply Chain “Soft” (corporate) skills requested“Soft” (corporate) skills requested

problem solving problem solving

Communication - team player skills Communication - team player skills

conflict management conflict management

interpersonal skills interpersonal skills

planning and organization planning and organization

leadership and motivation skills leadership and motivation skills

initiative initiative


The reality is…The reality is…MYRIAD SOFT SKILLS ARE REQUIREDMYRIAD SOFT SKILLS ARE REQUIREDSeven categories:Seven categories:

1.1. Social skills, Social skills, 2.2. Teamwork, Teamwork, 3.3. Oral competence, Oral competence, 4.4. Independence, Independence,

Emerging soft skillsEmerging soft skills5.5. Diversity awareness Diversity awareness6.6. Networking Networking7.7. Responsible Procurement Responsible Procurement


SOFT SKILLSSOFT SKILLS

1. SOCIAL SKILLS1. SOCIAL SKILLSPolitenessPolitenessrespect for othersrespect for otherspositive attitudepositive attitudefriendly attitudefriendly attitudeenthusiasmenthusiasmempathyempathypatience patience convincing others convincing others sense of humoursense of humour


Soft skillsSoft skills2. TEAMWORK2. TEAMWORK

Conflict ManagementConflict ManagementFoster a collaborative style of workingFoster a collaborative style of workingAbility to lead others - effectivelyAbility to lead others - effectively

3. ORAL COMPETENCE3. ORAL COMPETENCEEffective communicationEffective communicationPublic speakingPublic speakingArt of Presentation - exposing the corporation's Art of Presentation - exposing the corporation's leadership to what is possible or requiring action. leadership to what is possible or requiring action. English (and other) Language skills English (and other) Language skills


Soft skillsSoft skills4. INDEPENDENCE – your greatest area of impact !4. INDEPENDENCE – your greatest area of impact !

Honesty, Integrity, Morality Honesty, Integrity, Morality (avoids corp. scandal)(avoids corp. scandal) Discipline, Perseverance, Patience.Discipline, Perseverance, Patience.(Several interim steps over a long timeframe to position the procurement (Several interim steps over a long timeframe to position the procurement function to properly address emerging issues).function to properly address emerging issues). Global perspective of Supply function within organizationGlobal perspective of Supply function within organizationKnowledge of culture and structure of your employerKnowledge of culture and structure of your employerAble to operate in a Global business environment.Able to operate in a Global business environment.an innovative spirit that challenges the status quo;an innovative spirit that challenges the status quo; Seek new solutions to problemsSeek new solutions to problems;; Confidence, Flexibility - Confidence, Flexibility - desire desire and abilityand ability to change to changeAbility to learn, update, Ability to learn, update, and integrate knowledge learnedand integrate knowledge learned..Sense of responsibility (environment, general public, employer, emerging Sense of responsibility (environment, general public, employer, emerging economies - suppliers) economies - suppliers) Loyalty toward employerLoyalty toward employerA sense of urgency – act promptlyA sense of urgency – act promptlyComputer and internet capableComputer and internet capableCleanliness and Excellent HealthCleanliness and Excellent Health


Emerging soft skillsEmerging soft skills5. DIVERSITY AWARENESS5. DIVERSITY AWARENESS

Ability to perceive and respect cultural Ability to perceive and respect cultural differences.differences.Learn new processes and methods across Learn new processes and methods across cultural boundaries, being mindful of cultural boundaries, being mindful of ethical and social differences. ethical and social differences. Bring a broader understanding of how to Bring a broader understanding of how to work in different settings, and act as a work in different settings, and act as a bridge between cultures.bridge between cultures.


Emerging soft skillsEmerging soft skills6. NETWORKING SKILLS6. NETWORKING SKILLS

Business Business networkingnetworking is a method by is a method by which business opportunities are created which business opportunities are created through networks of like-minded through networks of like-minded business people. business people.

When followed correctly, allows greater When followed correctly, allows greater activities for the business person to build activities for the business person to build new business new business relationshipsrelationships and generate and generate business business opportunitiesopportunities at the same time. at the same time.


7. Responsible Procurement7. Responsible ProcurementWhat can Buyers do…?What can Buyers do…? Stop exploitative practicesStop exploitative practices

Know your global impact Know your global impact Respect and ensure (more than) Respect and ensure (more than) minimum human rights are minimum human rights are adhered to in the Supply Chain.adhered to in the Supply Chain.Good, stable, long term Good, stable, long term relationships relationships with the suppliers. with the suppliers. Clear, timely, honest Clear, timely, honest communication. communication. Price calculation and the Price calculation and the establishment of sustainable establishment of sustainable prices, which covers the cost of prices, which covers the cost of production, living wages and production, living wages and enables the supplier to make a enables the supplier to make a level of profit. level of profit. Clear lead time, and on time/in Clear lead time, and on time/in full payments. full payments. Support to the small groups of Support to the small groups of farmers and workersfarmers and workers in the in the supply chain supply chain


Why are soft skills important?Why are soft skills important?

Employers often use soft skills to Employers often use soft skills to short list potential employees.short list potential employees.

When you are short listed and there When you are short listed and there are two or three remaining are two or three remaining candidates, your soft skills AND candidates, your soft skills AND professional image, can give you that professional image, can give you that extra push that will win your next big extra push that will win your next big career move.career move.


Ways to project Professional ImageWays to project Professional Imagewhen job searchingwhen job searching

Best resume format.Best resume format.

Best interviewing experienceBest interviewing experience

Best follow up techniquesBest follow up techniques

Best ways to Best ways to negotiatenegotiate an offer an offer

Develop a solid “Brand YOU.”Develop a solid “Brand YOU.”


Professional resume formatProfessional resume formatUse a Canadian formatUse a Canadian format

No to: marital status, number of No to: marital status, number of dependents, religious or political dependents, religious or political affiliations, SIN, photos, references.affiliations, SIN, photos, references.

YES to: Immigration status, start date, YES to: Immigration status, start date, address, preferred contact method.address, preferred contact method.

In general: In general: absolutely NO TYPOSabsolutely NO TYPOS, concise , concise yet sufficient, precise.yet sufficient, precise.


NAME,NAME, academic and/or professional designations academic and/or professional designationsCOMPLETE COMPLETE mailing addressmailing addressCity, ProvinceCity, Province, Postal Code, Postal Code

Contact numbers, Contact numbers, HOME, CELLHOME, CELL (not work) (not work)e-mail address, networking addresse-mail address, networking address

(if professional - Linkedin)(if professional - Linkedin)

CAREER PROFILE:CAREER PROFILE: A A briefbrief two or three sentence ‘synopsis’ of your career and what you offer employers. two or three sentence ‘synopsis’ of your career and what you offer employers.

““A Certified Professional Purchaser (C.P.P.) with over twenty years of experience in the A Certified Professional Purchaser (C.P.P.) with over twenty years of experience in the automotive, pharmaceutical and engineering sectors. A seasoned strategist and automotive, pharmaceutical and engineering sectors. A seasoned strategist and contract negotiator specializing in raw materials, MRO, and industrial buying.”contract negotiator specializing in raw materials, MRO, and industrial buying.”

Avoid Avoid “Objectives”“Objectives” which are too limiting and confusing to HR professionals. which are too limiting and confusing to HR professionals.

Determine and lead with which is stronger…your education or employment.Determine and lead with which is stronger…your education or employment.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCEEMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE (in chronological order, most recent first): (in chronological order, most recent first):

Name of employer, job title, dates of employment (from – to) Name of employer, job title, dates of employment (from – to) Avoid web addresses, flashy logos – which may not scan or print.Avoid web addresses, flashy logos – which may not scan or print.Reason for leavingReason for leaving (downsized, closure, re-organized, short term contracts etc.) (downsized, closure, re-organized, short term contracts etc.)Industry: Helps recruiters and HR representatives identify if you’re a match.Industry: Helps recruiters and HR representatives identify if you’re a match.Idea of what the organization makes, distributes or service it provides. Idea of what the organization makes, distributes or service it provides. Examples of what you’ve bought for them.Examples of what you’ve bought for them.Amount of procurement budget you controlled – if not confidential.Amount of procurement budget you controlled – if not confidential.Number of staff supervised.Number of staff supervised.

ACHIEVEMENTS (quantify), COST SAVINGS ($ %) and awardsACHIEVEMENTS (quantify), COST SAVINGS ($ %) and awards


FORMAL, PROFESSIONAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATIONFORMAL, PROFESSIONAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION – ideally most recent first. – ideally most recent first.

Complete Complete name of designation,name of designation, correct correct abbreviation,abbreviation, name of institution name of institution (College, University,(College, University,Association), dates of study or attainment.Association), dates of study or attainment.

Complete Complete list of courses (where taken too) and/or seminars taken.list of courses (where taken too) and/or seminars taken.

Don’t forget Don’t forget internal company training internal company training as well.as well.

Attach transcripts if too lengthy.Attach transcripts if too lengthy.

MEMBERSHIPS AND/OR PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS :MEMBERSHIPS AND/OR PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS :

Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC) Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC)

SKILLS and STRENGTHS:SKILLS and STRENGTHS:Computer skills: software, hardware specialization, SAP (which modules), JD Edwards, Computer skills: software, hardware specialization, SAP (which modules), JD Edwards, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.) Website development.Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.) Website development.

LANGUAGES: English, French, Mandarin, Cantonese LANGUAGES: English, French, Mandarin, Cantonese

AWARDS:AWARDS:

HOBBIES: Ideally those which may compliment your job skills – stress relief, mentoring others. HOBBIES: Ideally those which may compliment your job skills – stress relief, mentoring others.

AVOID REFERENCES and/or testimonials on resume :AVOID REFERENCES and/or testimonials on resume :

Remember:Remember:

Name on each page headerName on each page headerSPELLCHECK, SPELLCHECK, SPELLCHECK !SPELLCHECK, SPELLCHECK, SPELLCHECK !Don’t let it read like a ‘cut and pasted’ job description. Don’t let it read like a ‘cut and pasted’ job description.

NO PHOTOSNO PHOTOS


Best interview techniquesBest interview techniquesBe concise. Time is limitedBe concise. Time is limited..The interviewer (usually) has set questions to determine your suitability; The interviewer (usually) has set questions to determine your suitability; and only so much time to ask them.and only so much time to ask them.

RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH – check website !RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH – check website !Know the job you’re going for. Research the firm, it’s products, services.Know the job you’re going for. Research the firm, it’s products, services.

Show Show ENTHUSIASM ! ENTHUSIASM !

Don’t complain or criticize.Don’t complain or criticize.

Don’t dwell on salary or benefits until the 2Don’t dwell on salary or benefits until the 2ndnd interview. Might interview. Might show you want to GET more than you have to offer… show you want to GET more than you have to offer…

Show interest. Ask when the decision will be made, if you can call Show interest. Ask when the decision will be made, if you can call and follow up. Ask for the job.and follow up. Ask for the job.

Don’t forget to ask “How did this job become available…?”Don’t forget to ask “How did this job become available…?”

See See www.timmooreassociates.comwww.timmooreassociates.com for more information. for more information.


NegotiateNegotiate your OFFER. your OFFER.Show them your professionalism by Show them your professionalism by negotiatingnegotiating an offer. an offer.

Ask for it in writing. Clarify terms.Ask for it in writing. Clarify terms.

Ask for time to consider it.Ask for time to consider it.

Ask if that’s ‘the best you can do…?”Ask if that’s ‘the best you can do…?”(You may be surprized…)(You may be surprized…)

Know your self worth regarding salary.Know your self worth regarding salary.Consider employer, sector, locations.Consider employer, sector, locations.

Understand salary is just ONE aspect.Understand salary is just ONE aspect.


Packaging and MarketingPackaging and MarketingBRAND BRAND YOU !YOU !

ProductProduct Branding started in the 80’s. Large firms sold customers Branding started in the 80’s. Large firms sold customers an image, rather than simply product.an image, rather than simply product.

- Nike’s “Just do it.” (Sold athletic image, not $200 shoes)- Nike’s “Just do it.” (Sold athletic image, not $200 shoes)

Benefits:Benefits:- Support premium pricing- Support premium pricing- Extend product lines- Extend product lines-Increase company valuations-Increase company valuations-Enable Survival in downturns better-Enable Survival in downturns better-Even attract better talent to organizations.-Even attract better talent to organizations.

Evolved in the 90’s to celebrities endorsing products, to Evolved in the 90’s to celebrities endorsing products, to creating their own ‘persona’s’ that are presented as brands.creating their own ‘persona’s’ that are presented as brands.

Martha Stewart, Tiger Woods, Donald Trump.Martha Stewart, Tiger Woods, Donald Trump.


Why Not Why Not PersonallyPersonally Brand? Brand?TWO QUOTES TO REMEMBER…TWO QUOTES TO REMEMBER…

John A Byrne – Editor – Fast Company, March 2004John A Byrne – Editor – Fast Company, March 2004The World of Careers & Job SearchingThe World of Careers & Job Searching

““Now as companies continue to discard employees like used Kleenex, you have no Now as companies continue to discard employees like used Kleenex, you have no choice but to choice but to actively marketactively market your your personal brandpersonal brand. . No one else will do it for No one else will do it for youyou."."

William Arruda, Personal Branding Guru.William Arruda, Personal Branding Guru.

““Nowadays you have to clearly communicate the unique promise of Nowadays you have to clearly communicate the unique promise of valuevalue that that you have to offer employers.” you have to offer employers.”

EVERYTHING TO THIS POINT IN THE PRESENTATION HAS BEEN ABOUT EVERYTHING TO THIS POINT IN THE PRESENTATION HAS BEEN ABOUT BRAND “BRAND “YOUYOU.”.”

KEY WAYS of Personally Branding:KEY WAYS of Personally Branding:Professional ImageProfessional Image – determine what you want to project. – determine what you want to project.Hard and soft skillsHard and soft skills SC employers are looking for, and working on them. SC employers are looking for, and working on them.Professional ResumeProfessional Resume – craft it to show SC excellence AND your “value add.” – craft it to show SC excellence AND your “value add.”Professional Interview – Professional Interview – be consise, specific and PREPARED.be consise, specific and PREPARED.Professionally negotiatingProfessionally negotiating an offer. an offer.

So what’s the latest innovation regarding BRAND YOU….So what’s the latest innovation regarding BRAND YOU….


Professional PortfolioProfessional Portfolio

Putting it all together in a handy reference binder or portfolio.Putting it all together in a handy reference binder or portfolio.

Include all relevant documents which are good examples of your Brand Include all relevant documents which are good examples of your Brand that would not be appropriate in a concise resume.that would not be appropriate in a concise resume.

Be sure to highlight:Be sure to highlight:Unique Unique skillsskills: What people have said about you in reviews, letters, e-mail. : What people have said about you in reviews, letters, e-mail.

Your Your achievementachievement: Certificates, letters of praise or thanks, actual price or : Certificates, letters of praise or thanks, actual price or spend savings.spend savings.

Your Your involvementinvolvement in influential projects – examples of where you have in influential projects – examples of where you have been the lead or part of a Team, for a project or job, and made a been the lead or part of a Team, for a project or job, and made a difference.difference.

Samples of testimonials and/or references. But don’t leave them behind. Samples of testimonials and/or references. But don’t leave them behind. (They’re “available” for 2(They’re “available” for 2ndnd, 3, 3rdrd interviews.) interviews.)

***Be specific. It adds and builds credibility.******Be specific. It adds and builds credibility.***


Is this a professional image?Is this a professional image?

Owner

Duane Hanson's "Janitor"Exhibited at the Milwaukee Museum Polyester, fibreglass, mixed media1973


VALUE ADD (branding) VALUE ADD (branding) you bring, as a SC Professional. you bring, as a SC Professional.

Optimize the use of resourcesOptimize the use of resources for which you for which you are responsible so as to provide the maximum are responsible so as to provide the maximum benefit to your employer; buying without benefit to your employer; buying without prejudice, seeking to obtain the maximum value prejudice, seeking to obtain the maximum value for each dollar of expenditure.for each dollar of expenditure. Serve and protect the Public Interest, Serve and protect the Public Interest, withoutwithout using your authority of office for using your authority of office for personal benefit, rejecting and denouncing any personal benefit, rejecting and denouncing any business practice that is improper;business practice that is improper;

Minimizes company riskMinimizes company risk and maintains and maintains compliance in the areas of environment, health, compliance in the areas of environment, health, and safety (EH&S)and safety (EH&S)


What VALUE ADD do you bring?” What VALUE ADD do you bring?” Maintain the highest level of Honesty and Maintain the highest level of Honesty and Integrity; protecting your employer, Integrity; protecting your employer, yourself, and setting an example of your yourself, and setting an example of your profession.profession.

Ensure fair competition amongst suppliers.Ensure fair competition amongst suppliers.

Recognize your responsibility to environmental, Recognize your responsibility to environmental, social and global issues consistent with corporate social and global issues consistent with corporate goals or mission of your employers.goals or mission of your employers.

A lot more professional than you may think.A lot more professional than you may think.


In closing….(time to wake up)In closing….(time to wake up)Believe in your self-worth. Take sole Believe in your self-worth. Take sole responsibility for setting your course. responsibility for setting your course.

Generate internally the motivation to Generate internally the motivation to accomplish your goals. accomplish your goals.

Take actions today that will best ensure Take actions today that will best ensure your personal and career development.your personal and career development.

Empower yourself to stand out, both Empower yourself to stand out, both personally and professionally. Show them personally and professionally. Show them the BEST Brand YOU. the BEST Brand YOU.


Yes, there’s more…Yes, there’s more…

““Professional Image” can mean many things, but to most, it’s a sign of Professional Image” can mean many things, but to most, it’s a sign of dignity, class, integrity and maturity.dignity, class, integrity and maturity.Continue learning. Once you’ve secured the job you want, continue Continue learning. Once you’ve secured the job you want, continue growing. growing. Never settle on mediocrity.Never settle on mediocrity.Inject Inject ENTHUSIASMENTHUSIASM wherever you go. People will want to be around you. wherever you go. People will want to be around you. (It’s contagious).(It’s contagious).Distinguish yourself Distinguish yourself favourably.favourably.MOST companies no longer control or direct your career anymore, MOST companies no longer control or direct your career anymore, it’s entirely UP TO YOU.it’s entirely UP TO YOU.

SHOW THEM you’re a competent, intelligent and resourceful SCP.SHOW THEM you’re a competent, intelligent and resourceful SCP.

It’s my privilege to represent and assist you !It’s my privilege to represent and assist you !

Please keep in touch !Please keep in touch !

WWW.timmooreassociates.comWWW.timmooreassociates.com


THANK YOU !THANK YOU !BCIPMACBCIPMAC

Anna Becker, C.P.P.Anna Becker, C.P.P.

2007 Workshop Chair2007 Workshop Chair

Geraldine Kennedy, C.P.P.Geraldine Kennedy, C.P.P.

Executive Director, BCIPMACExecutive Director, BCIPMAC

Jacquie Steele, C.P.P.Jacquie Steele, C.P.P.

Operations and Event Manager Operations and Event Manager

BC Institute members, invited guests.BC Institute members, invited guests.

Tim Moore Associates 2008 How “FIT” is your PROFESSIONAL IMAGE ? Survival of the “Fittest” River Rock Casino Resort Richmond, B.C. Sept 18 th – 20 th.

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