Friday, September 2, 2022
by Bailey
This is a confusing economic period influenced by corporate competition, acquisitions & divestitures, leadership changes, supply chain challenges, dynamic shifts in technology and business models, virtual/hybrid, price increases, low unemployment, and it goes on. The challenge is that the business environment that you are employed is reacting, changing and trying to navigate current and future economics. Business is driven by cash, profits, assets, growth and people. The business is the sun, and you are a planet, moon, or spaceship orbiting the sun.
But let’s reverse think. Why should your career evolution and future be based on the sun that you are orbiting? What are you doing to create self-value and build your career? Here are a few suggestions:
- Personal Values: What is most important to you and your family? Think about lifestyle, income, commute, community activity, and other factors.
- Evaluate your skill set: Are you developing new skills that have value in future? To take on additional responsibility and/or role, what skills require further development and set up a plan to acquire those skills.
- Personality: Each company and role are unique (i.e., intensity, travel, visibility, challenges). #1 reason for employment changes is that the individual’s soft skills either consciously or unconsciously do not align to the soft skills required by the role or employer. Evaluate your personality to align properly with your career goals and progression.
- Build a Network: Out of sight, out of mind. Everyone needs mentors, influencers, references, and knowledge experts that should be contacted multiple times annually. Every year target and add to the network.
- Making a Difference: There are two types of employees. One is more job focus (i.e., steady paycheck, benefits, job security, tactical in role). The other is career focused and need to constantly make a difference for their employer and add value to career progression. Lead or contribute on opportunities to drive best results (i.e., continuous improvement, cross functional initiatives). The more that you add the value, the higher the visibility.
Bottom line, become the center of your universe and control the future.
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Friday, August 19, 2022
by Bailey
In this early eighties article from Business Digest, Julie can be seen seated at the table surrounded by the recruiting team.
Julie Briggs marks 34 years with Bohan & Bradstreet! She is the cornerstone of the company and has a hand in every aspect of the business. Her dedication to the company and the team is above and beyond day in day out, year after year. We celebrate her and appreciate all that she does for B&B!
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Friday, August 5, 2022
by Bailey
"It was truly a delight working with Bohan & Bradstreet on securing a corporate development role with a portfolio company of a renowned private equity firm. The team was very helpful, transparent and cordial throughout the entire process. Prior to the initial interview, the professionals at Bohan & Bradstreet shared a memo providing an in-depth overview of the company, private equity firm, growth strategy, acquisition history and key responsibilities of the position. Furthermore, the team was very thoughtful and meticulous in all preparatory discussions. During the offer stage, the team shared valuable insight and guidance leading to a seamless negotiation of a sound offer for both sides. I look forward to staying in touch with the team at Bohan & Bradstreet and would highly recommend using the firm for future hires."
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Monday, July 25, 2022
by Bailey
Over recent years, it has been blue skies for most. The USA has been the leader for global recovery. The value of the US dollar hit a 5-year peak in May (2022). We survived Covid. Unemployment is hovering at 3.6%, a sustainable low for the first half of 2022. “Buy America” is the trend. People have been venturing out and reembracing life.
And then prices gradually increase. The stock market starts to respond. Spendable dollars are a luxury if available. Interest rates are up. Supply chain quagmire remains. Is a recession on the horizon? Does working hybrid or virtual enhance career progression? What are you doing about your future?
From a career planning perspective, here are the three questions you need to ask yourself:
- How valuable is your role? If you are meeting or exceeding expectations, then the more critical your role is will be a barometer for your career progression. There are three levels of employment. The first are those that lead and impact strategy and P/L. The second are those that implement and drive strategy, change, and/or continuous improvement. The third are the doers.
- How stable is your current employer? Evaluate revenue trends and backlog. What is the recent history on winning or losing customers? Is your employer making investments in infrastructure? Are we innovative on product or services? Does the company have differentiators that are sustainable? Is the culture and/or leadership changing?
- Are you reinvesting in your career? If you don’t know more or have not added new skills in the last year, then you have lost market value. No one owes you a living. Career security and progression is a combination of self-awareness and motivation to be your best.
Take a moment to reflect because the economy is unpredictable. Own your career.
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Monday, July 11, 2022
by Bailey
As we wrapped up the second quarter and headed into the holiday weekend, the B&B team maintained strong hiring trends for our clients. Each member of the team is expertly executing comprehensive talent searches within a streamlined hiring process as our clients are looking to onboard within weeks. Over 18 successful placements occurred in Q2 and we added over 35 new projects to the docket for July. We welcomed 5 new clients to partner with our team in recent months and look forward to securing the highest level of talent for their teams. 3rd Quarter is looking to continue the strong pace set for 2022!
Our 5 most recent placements:
1) Senior Manager, Digital Marketing for a global industry leader with a product portfolio that supports customer product platforms within the medical device space.
2) Division Controller for the Connecticut division that is a strategic component of the growth plan for the parent company. Due to existing contracts, improved processes, and business development, the expectations are to grow locally at 10-12% annually.
3) Business Development Manager for a progressive, proactive and empowering business with global operations and Fortune 1000 OEM customers on five continents. The company has a strong product development team to design electro-mechanical products from concept to commercial release for targeted niches within aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, medical device, telecommunication and other channels.
4) Manufacturing Engineer for a privately held, multi-site manufacturer with diversified customer base (e.g., medical devices, aerospace, capital equipment) that is expanding organically and via acquisition.
5) Manager, Trade Promotion and Analytics for the global division of a multi-billion dollar company that produces well-known brands found in the consumer healthcare space and has a strategic plan to grow to $1B in 5 years.
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