Ljnradio: Moving Up The Ladder

Uncertainty looms in the area of hiring as employers try to determine the best avenues to acquire quality employees in 2013. Extensive research conducted by the Collegiate Employment Research Institute was recently presented to colleges and universities to illustrate the recruiting and hiring trends of the upcoming year. Tim Muma speaks with Laura Kestner-Ricketts, Director of the Career Services Center at Marquette University, who attended the conference and has a great stake in importance and value of the findings. Laura breaks down and analyzes the key components of the research, what it means for job seekers and how to positively utilize the information. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

As part of a series of episodes examining the "10 Hardest Jobs to Fill" (according to ManpowerGroup's research), this program looks into sales representative positions. Jerry Stapleton, a veteran in the sales field and President of Stapleton Resources, joins Tim Muma to discuss the reasons sales rep is consistently at the top of this list. Jerry also gives some advice to job seekers and employers to help bridge the gap and get talented people into this important business career. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

With new generations of workers and a society that seems willing and eager to share their lives with the world, transparency in the workplace may be the new "it" thing. Tim Muma speaks with the CEO of HNI, Mike Natalizio, and James Carlson, CEO of Bucket Brigade, about the idea of transparency at work and why it is being discussed and utilized in many places. They also detail the pros and cons of this culture, as well as examples of how this might look and feel in a place of business. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

High-quality teams need to be developed over time and willing to work toward common goals despite the differences of the individuals. Finding ways to keep groups on the same page and meshing well can be a key factor to success or failure. Merrick Rosenberg, President and Chief Learning Officer for Team Builders Plus, joins Tim Muma to discuss the key components of team building, as well as the impact a cohesive work unit can have on a company. Merrick also describes the purposes and goals of some of their own tactics when it comes to team building and translating it into achievement at work. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

As part of a series of episodes examining the "10 Hardest Jobs to Fill" (according to ManpowerGroup's research), this program looks into engineering. Dan Wittliff, President of the National Society of Professional Engineers, and a veteran professional engineer with a diverse background and tons of experience, discusses with Tim Muma the reasons engineer is consistently at the top of this list. Dan also gives some advice to job seekers and employers to help bridge the gap and get talented people into this important career. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

Attracting and selecting the best (and right) talent is critical for a company's success. Bringing in the ideal candidates from the start creates a flow of better production, effectiveness and profitability. Mark Fenner, President of Rise Performance Group, explains to Tim Muma how employers can target applicants who best fit the organization and hold the exact skills and experience they are looking to acquire. From sending the message to assessing the interviews, it all factors into securing top talent. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

We continue our series of episodes examining the "10 Hardest Jobs to Fill" (according to ManpowerGroup's research), as this program looks into the restaurant business and its efforts to hire cooks, chefs, hosts and servers that exemplify quality work. Eric Kaye, general manager of 8-Twelve MVP Bar & Grill, and Chef Andrew Miller explain to Tim Muma some of the main reasons "restaurant worker" is on this list - and it's not about talent or ability. Eric and Andrew also give some advice to job seekers and employers to help bridge the gap and bring in the best individuals into this potentially fulfulling career. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

Leadership is a particularly complicated topic that involves a wide variety of skills - tangible and intangible. Charisma is one of those attributes that people discuss and subconsciously (or actively) seek in leaders, but its importance and effect is often misunderstood or ignored. Ronald Riggio, Ph.D., a Professor of Leadership and Organizational Psychology at the Kravis Leadership Institute at Claremont McKenna College, explains to Tim Muma the role of charisma in leadership. He also examines some specific aspects of this "hard-to-gauge" trait and how it is used effectively. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

As part of a series of episodes examining the "10 Hardest Jobs to Fill" (according to ManpowerGroup's research), this program looks into nursing. Brigette Vyborny (ADN, BSN), Clinical Leader at a level 1 trauma center, joins Tim Muma to discuss the reasons employers are having a difficult time finding nurses to fill their open positions. Brigette also gives some advice to job seekers and employers to help bridge the gap and get talented people into this important career. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

With the number of people seeking employment and competing for positions, it's imperative to stand out in the crowd - but everyone is trying to do that, right? Communications expert, Terri Sjodin, elaborates on some of the typical ideas that exist in terms of making an impact with potential employers. She brings with her a stronger, more polished philosophy with trying to get noticed, especially the power of a quality elevator speech. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

It can happen quickly or be a snowball rolling down the mountain, but your employment could end before you can react if warning signs aren't heeded. Sometimes the individual is to blame (poor performance, personality conflicts), but other times there are company issues (finances, new management). Tim Muma talks with former American Express executive, Ted Jenkin, co-CEO of oXYGen Financial, who helps us read between the lines of the words and actions that could spell doom for your job - and how to prevent it from happening. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

Whether leaders are born or made is irrelevant, because either way they need to continue developing and cultivating their thoughts and skills. While companies and organizations want to help develop people into better leaders, it's less and less a priority, so those in leadership positions - and anyone really - need to work on improving themselves. Ronald Riggio, Ph.D., a Professor of Leadership and Organizational Psychology at the Kravis Leadership Institute at Claremont McKenna College, talks with Tim Muma about the variety of ways people can continue to grow and find an even stronger leader within - if you're willing to work for it. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

Motivation can lead to greatness or complacency, depending on how much of it exists in an individual. Many times, employees don't even realize they're production is slipping or the reasons why they feel so blaze'. Tim Muma talks with Vivian Giang of Business Insider to examine some of the signs - big and small - that indicate an employee is lacking motivation. More importantly, perhaps, we delve into ways employers can motivate their workers consistently and effectively. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

Just about everyone assumes that the majority of times an employee quits, it's because he or she wants more money. Numerous studies, however, show that while important, money only accounts for around 12% of the reasons people leave; meaning almost 9 out of 10 quitters have different motivations for their unhappiness. Barbara Mitchell discusses with Tim Muma the REAL reasons people leave their current employer and how to help companies make sure they are retaining their top talent. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

Cal Newport, Professor at Georgetown University, has written a new book called, "Be So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love," which effectively argues that following your so-called passion to find the perfect career is a myth - and even potentially destructive. Cal talks with Tim Muma about what truly fuels a successful and satisfying career, why our pre-existing passion often fails, and a few tips on moving in the right direction to a better, happier career. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

Today's working culture has become a place where trust has taken on a huge role in the successes or failures of employees and employers. Truly effective leaders need to build and demonstrate trust in order to help people become engaged and committed to flourish in any industry. Author and workplace consultant, Nan S. Russell, joins Tim Muma to detail how leaders can develop trust in the workplace through various means, and how these all positively impact performance and achievement. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

Ph.D. Matthew Bidwell, professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business, shares his research on the reasons external hires often hurt a company. Of course, they can bring about plenty of positives as well, so we examine both sides of the issue, and how employers can delicately balance in-house mobility with outside talent. The ramifications range from financial considerations to cultural concerns and everything in-between. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

Promoting a deserving employee seems simple, but many employers don't study the process enough to make the best decisions. We discuss the importance of establishing guidelines for a promotion and having detailed reasons why someone deserves an upgrade. Relevant skills, personality and commitment to the position (and company) are just as important as competence and success in the employee's current job. Melanie Holmes of ManpowerGroup also gives us examples through her company's Teachable Fit program. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

Whether your interests have changed, you're seeking more fulfillment, or a higher wage is desired, switching careers can be frightening, challenging and exhilarating all at the same time. No matter what the reason or which field you're entering, Cardinal Stritch Director of Career Services, Tom Kipp, explains the most effective routes into a new industry. Skills, knowledge and experience are easily transferred to different areas, you just need to analyze how, and we help you figure it out. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

Getting a promotion at your current employer doesn't happen by chance or because you've "done a nice job" in your existing position. Mike Natalizio, President and CEO of HNI, says employees should brand themselves to be more marketable - even at their own company. We identify a number of ways to get your boss' attention (without going over the top) and give him or her reasons to select you for a promotion. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.