A successful redeployment is some of the most challenging work you have ever done yet potentially some of the most rewarding. Performing a professional, effective, successful redeployment is a full-time commitment! Many aspects must be researched, developed, strategized, and implemented in order to achieve success. This requires thoughtful planning.
Using your knowledge, skills, abilities, interests, and accomplishments, you will create an effective Business Plan. The business plan will become your road map for redeployment effectiveness, productivity, and success.
Phase One—Assessment/Self Evaluation
Phase I of the redeployment continuum is conducting a self as¬sessment. In order to effectively execute a productive redeploy¬ment you must first build a solid foundation. Phase I cannot be overlooked, it is a necessary step in the process. The areas which you should assess include, but may not be limited to, your knowledge, skills, abilities, personal goals, professional goals, your personal/professional visions and accomplishments. The self-assessment process will assist you in the development of clearly defined redeployment goals.
• Assess change in personal and professional life
• Assess and identify your knowledge, skills, abilities and accomplishments
• Develop your personal and professional visions
• Assess career options
Phase Two—Marketing (A.K.A. Résumé Development)
Phase II of the redeployment continuum is marketing. During this phase of redeployment you are marketing a product, and the product is you. Your marketing strategy and the tools you use are important. One of your tools will be your résumé. Your résumé is your summary of knowledge, skills, abilities and accomplishments. Your résumé is your advertising tool. Your résumé is also a filter used by organizations to manage the candidate pool. Therefore, it is critical you are mindful of each and every word you place on your résumé. You don’t get a second chance to get a first impression.
• Identify a target market
• Develop marketing tools
• Market your knowledge, skills, and abilities
Phase Three—Selling (A.K.A. Interviewing)
Phase III of the Redeployment continuum is selling. Your ability to clearly articulate your knowledge, skills, abilities, and accomplishments will largely dictate your success during this process. The sooner you become comfortable speaking to your strengths with others, the sooner and more effectively you will proceed through your redeployment. On the hierarchy of things that people would rather die than do, public speaking is frequently number one. Interviewing however is not far behind. With the right amount of preparation and insight, you can predict what the prospective employer is looking for. This will give you a needed competitive advantage.
• Effectively communicate your knowledge, skills, abilities, and accomplishments
• Highlight the appropriateness of the fit
• Close the deal
The redeployment continuum is dynamic. You should revisit all phases of the process regularly. Develop new skills, update your resume, revise your summary, enhance your network, reassess your priority of total compensation, and practice interviewing (selling).
As organizations change and transform, you should identify those elements which are within and outside of our control. Your career remains a constant element within your control. Taking responsibility and accountability for your own career proactively, goes a long way to maintain a sense of purpose, reinforce your value, and enhance your self esteem.
