The human resource professionals' career guide : building a position of strength

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Palmer, Jeanne, 1948-

Publication Information:

San Francisco, Calif. : Pfeiffer, 2004

ISBN:

9780787973315

Subject Term:

Personnel management -- Vocational guidance

Career development

Added Author:

Finney, Martha I.

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Written by Jeanne Palmer, one of the superstars of HR recruiting and consulting, The Human Resource Professional's Career Guide is the first ever comprehensive look at the choices, challenges, and rewards of building a life's work in HR. Whether you are new to the field or you are wondering how to best leverage the value of all your experiences to make the next big career leap, this book gives you all the information you need to know to make smart career decisions. Based on Jeanne Palmer's 30 years in HR, this book tells you how to Acquire the essential qualifications and experience that executive recruiters and search committees look for Make the right choices today that will help spell success tomorrow Rise above past career missteps Ace senior-level job interviews Prepare yourself today for a future of opportunities you can't even imagine Be ready when your dream opportunity comes along

Author Notes

Jeanne Palmer is president of The Palmer Advantage, Inc.
Martha I. Finney is a journalist specializing in HR and career management

Acknowledgments	p. xv
Introduction: Getting the Most from this Resource	p. xvii
Chapter 1 "Yes" Is a Success That Doesn't Happen by Accident	p. 1
Career Kitting	p. 4
Why Money Gets Left on the Table	p. 7
There Are Many Paths to the Top	p. 12
Sidebar: How to Break In	p. 13
Summary	p. 14
Interview: Paul Bianchi, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, PeopleSoft, Inc.	p. 15
Interview: Susan Bowick, Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Workforce Development, Hewlett Packard Corporation	p. 19
Chapter 2 Every Choice Tells a Story	p. 27
Life Is Long; Your Options Are Many	p. 29
Your Three Basic HR Career Choices	p. 29
Sidebar: Why Do Non-HR Professionals Get the Top People Seat?	p. 31
Education	p. 32
The Environment(s) in Which You Want to Work	p. 34
Human Resource Organizations	p. 37
Planning Your Career Path	p. 39
Don't Let Your Past Get Away from You	p. 44
What Interviewers Will Be Listening For	p. 47
Summary	p. 49
Interview: Mary Jean Connors, Senior Vice President, Knight Ridder	p. 51
Chapter 3 The Power of the Planned Transition	p. 59
Reasons for Your Next Change	p. 60
Take Care of the Path You're On	p. 62
Take Care of the Path Going Forward	p. 64
Sidebar: Quick and Easy Steps You Can Take Today to Springboard Your HR Career	p. 69
Manage the Old Relationships After You Say Good-Bye	p. 70
Plan to Help Others as You Settle In	p. 71
Summary	p. 71
Interview: Debra Engel, Former Senior Vice President, Human Resources, 3Com Corporation	p. 73
Interview: Eva Sage-Gavin, Executive Vice President, Human Resources, Gap, Inc.	p. 79
Chapter 4 "Hey, I Know Someone...": How to Make the Market Come to You	p. 87
Your Circles of Influence	p. 89
Sidebar: Building Relationships That Make a Difference	p. 92
Now What?	p. 93
Sidebar: How to Get Published	p. 98
How to Break into Completely Unknown Territory	p. 99
Now That You Have a Reputation, What Does It Say About You?	p. 102
Summary	p. 104
Interview: Mary McLeod, Executive Vice President, Human Resources, Charles Schwab & Co.	p. 105
Chapter 5 Recover from Your Missteps	p. 109
1. The Wrong Fit	p. 113
2. Bad Timing	p. 115
3. Poor Judgment	p. 117
4. The Wrong Friends	p. 117
5. The Wrong Company	p. 118
6. Political Mistakes	p. 119
7. Inappropriate Age	p. 120
8. Derailing Priorities	p. 121
9. You Didn't See the Handwriting on the Wall	p. 122
10. Your Reputation's Ruined	p. 124
11. Move Too Fast or Move Too Slow	p. 125
Wrap-Up	p. 126
Summary	p. 126
Interview: Ann Rhoades, President, PeopleInk	p. 127
Interview: David Russo, President, Eno River Associates	p. 133
Chapter 6 Control What You Can; Let the Rest Go	p. 139
The Allure of the "A Player"	p. 140
Other Aspects Within Your Control	p. 144
Sidebar: What Every Leadership-Bound Resume Should Have	p. 146
What You Can't Change Overnight	p. 146
Summary	p. 148
Interview: Audrey Boone Tillman, Audrey Boone Tillman, Senior Vice President and Director, Human Resources, AFLAC	p. 149
Chapter 7 The Interview Process: How to Handle the Hot Seat	p. 155
How the Interview Environment Changes	p. 157
Sidebar: Interview Questions Top Executives Are Asked	p. 158
How Will the Interviews Vary?	p. 160
Do You Understand the Business?	p. 162
Do You Understand Your Own Career Path?	p. 163
They'll Be Judging You on the Questions You Ask	p. 164
Sidebar: Essential Questions You Must Ask Recruiters	p. 165
The Fine Points of Managing Your Interview	p. 166
After the Interview	p. 168
Money	p. 169
The Offer Process	p. 172
Counteroffers	p. 173
Should You "Go for the Offer," No Matter What?	p. 174
Summary	p. 176
Interview: Jim Wall. National Managing Director, Human Resources, Deloitte & Touche	p. 179
Interview: Sherry Whiteley, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Intuit	p. 185
Chapter 8 Prepare Yourself for a Future You Can't Imagine Today	p. 191
Sidebar: Exit Strategy: How to Break Out	p. 192
Getting There	p. 193
Summary	p. 196
Appendix A Career Preparation Self-Assessment	p. 197
Appendix B Certifications, Tools, Training, and Associations	p. 211
Index	p. 219
About the Authors	p. 227

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