Revolution of Me

Revolution Resources

It is predicted that somewhere between 45 and 75 million working professionals will begin retiring over the next ten years with an estimated 40 to 45 million new employees entering the workforce to take their place. In fact, young professionals (18 – 34 years of age) already make up more than 50% of today’s workforce. With that said, corporate America will be facing a talent shortage, especially in leadership roles, of up to 30 million.

Whether you’re just starting out or ready for the next step in your career path, you can take advantage of the numbers. As a young professional you have the opportunity to join an organization’s next generation of leadership by being more aware of your generational mindsets.

Use the following resources to help you train and develop your self to earn promotions faster, make more money and achieve the success you dream of!

1	"I’m new to the job market" "I’m looking for a new job" "I just graduated college and don’t know what to do next"

2	"I just started a new job" "I have a new manager" "My manager doesn’t coach me" "I don’t know where I stand with my manager" "I don't have any goals"

Resume preparation worksheet: Before you write a resume take time to think about what you want to put on it. Write down your talents, skills, and abilities in addition to any job experiences. You can also add hobbies and extracurricular activities as well as affiliated memberships to organizations and clubs. For first time resume writers this exercise is especially helpful in figuring out your value to potential employers. This worksheet will also help you identify all of the specific information you will need and helpful tips to writing a winning resume.
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Practice Interview questions: Before you go on an interview it’s important to spend time preparing and practicing responses to common questions. This tool will walk you through the most common interview questions as well as questions that will force to you think about specific experiences employer's may ask about when they assess your skills.
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Manage your Manager – Part I: First Meeting With Your Manager. This worksheet provides you with a set of questions to help establish a relationship with your manager. It will help you with a new manager or if you want to get on the same page with a current manager. Whether you are new to a company or want a fresh start, this is a great tool to use. Use it as a guide to ask your manager specific questions and record their responses to assure you have specific discussion items for follow-up. Keep the responses for your records to schedule a follow-up meeting in the months to come.
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Manage Your Manager – Part II: Follow Up Questions For Your Manager. This worksheet is a useful follow-up tool with a new manager or discussion tool for an existing manager with whom you haven’t spent enough time. It provides you with questions to ask to gauge your manager’s opinion of your performance. It also gives you an opportunity to discuss high lever career goals with your manager and get feedback on how you can achieve them. Most importantly, by using this tool you are letting your manager know you care and are interested in growing within the organization.
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3	"I’m ready for a promotion" "I think I deserve a raise" "I want to develop my career" "I want my manager to know I’m interested in another position" "I want to stand out from my peers"

4	“I want to improve my communication skills” “People misunderstand me” “I have trouble getting my point across” “I come across to others differently than I really am”

Accomplishment Worksheet: Be Prepared For Your Next Review – Have you ever had a surprise performance review or appraisal? Most managers are not properly trained in coaching employees and writing annual reviews. Why not manage your own performance to assure a fair and accurate review? Use this worksheet throughout your review period (90 days, 6 months, 1 year) to record your contributions to your organization. This worksheet identifies the accomplishments that organizations reward with pay increases and promotions. Keep it handy and every time you have a worthy accomplishment, write it down. When review time comes you can use this worksheet to write a self evaluation or hand it in to your manager. By making their job easier and showing them how interested you are in exceeding expectations you on your way to a stellar review.
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Promotion Assessment: Are You Ready To Take the Next Step? - This worksheet is great at preparing you to approach your manager or employer about a promotional opportunity. Whether you are applying for an internal position or just want to talk to your manager about potential opportunities, this tool will have you answer questions that your employer will ask you. By having the answers already prepared you are a step ahead of your competition. Most importantly, you will both understand each other’s expectations.
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Self Awareness Questions: How self aware are you? Most people don’t take the time to really think about the answer to this question. The ones that do are some of the most successful and influential in the world. Having greater self awareness will give you insight into your emotions and how your habits and patterns created the reality you live today.
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360 Degree Shortcut: Warning! This tool is not for everyone. Are you ready to see yourself through the eyes of others? If you’re ready to receive honest feedback, you’re ready for this tool. 360 degree feedback traditionally involves seeing yourself from three perspectives; your peers, direct reports, and managers. It provides an individual an opportunity to obtain confidential feedback about themselves at multiple levels. Companies with advanced training and employee development often utilize 360 degree feedback tools at higher levels of management; however it is rarely offered to entry level employee and new managers. This is a shortcut version to guide you in the right direction.
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