#ProdChat – 05/11/2016 – Building Skills to Stay Productively Engaged, Marketable
On DATE, #ProdChat discussed the topic, Building Skills to Stay Productively Engaged, Marketable. Watch the slideshow to see what the productivity enthusiasts on #ProdChat had to say about “Building Skills to Stay Productively Engaged, Marketable.” Enjoy!
Questions:
- Why should you continually upgrade your professional skills?
- How do you determine where and how you should grow to stay engaged and productive in your career?
- What are ways you can expand your professional skills to keep marketable?
- How/when do you update your public professional persona/resume for marketability?
- How do you keep engaged through connections and updating your professional network on a regular basis?
- How do you keep up-to-date on your profession/industry to stay marketable?
Raw transcript:
| User | Tweet | Time |
| rsidneysmith | Welcome to #ProdChat, the weekly chat for productivity enthusiasts! https://t.co/C40vBakDrB https://t.co/OMxRcdIN1N | Wed May 11 23:59:04 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Today on #ProdChat we’re discussing “Building Skills to Stay Productively Engaged,Marketable”Join us! #productivity https://t.co/cdRFyQsNlM | Thu May 12 00:00:06 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @DrFrankBuck Hey, Frank! How’re you today? #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:00:47 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | So, let’s start! In a tweet, introduce yourself. #prodchat https://t.co/hXSJ1cFhgU | Thu May 12 00:01:07 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | @rsidneysmith Doing well, Ray. And you? #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:01:12 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | Ditto! #ProdChat https://t.co/fLqQGMMw8l | Thu May 12 00:01:53 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @DrFrankBuck I’m great, thanks! Gearing up for a fun #productivity hour! #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:02:01 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | What’s a #productivity success you’ve had this or last week? #prodchat https://t.co/HV6LsmwTmZ | Thu May 12 00:02:03 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | Frank Buck from Alabama. Retired school leader, I write, speak, and coach on organization and time management. #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:02:04 +0000 2016 |
| caplady1225 | Warning #ProdChat about to take over my TL https://t.co/IYKHlIQHHb | Thu May 12 00:02:40 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | We have had several home improvement projects implemented over just a few days. Very productive week. #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:02:58 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | @rsidneysmith #Productivity Success: I have completed 2 weekly reviews! #ProdChat | Thu May 12 00:03:40 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 In the same week? Rockstar! 😉 #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:03:58 +0000 2016 |
| caplady1225 | ?? everyone ke works cybersecurity and enjoys practicing GTD #ProdChat https://t.co/bqeJyd0ogZ | Thu May 12 00:04:00 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Please add #prodchat to tweets. Questions will come as Q1, Q2, Q3. Answer A1, A2, A3, for readability! | Thu May 12 00:04:03 +0000 2016 |
| caplady1225 | RT @DrFrankBuck: For the next hour, my tweets will a part of #ProdChat , the conversation for #productivity enthusiasts. You should join us! | Thu May 12 00:04:14 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @DrFrankBuck I’m in the midst of a bathroom renovation myself. It’s that season! #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:04:17 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q1: Why should you continually upgrade your professional skills? #prodchat https://t.co/q1J7pdWL5M | Thu May 12 00:05:03 +0000 2016 |
| DTNEtiquette | Hello everyone in #ProdChat – feeling very productive this week! | Thu May 12 00:05:40 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @DTNEtiquette Hi, Deborah! Great to have you on #prodchat! | Thu May 12 00:05:58 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | A1: The world is changing. Unless we continue to up our game, we can become irrelevant. #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:06:17 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | A1: To remain competitive and to be able to contribute at a high level to the organization or business #ProdChat | Thu May 12 00:07:13 +0000 2016 |
| bojandordevic | RT @rsidneysmith: Today on #ProdChat we’re discussing “Building Skills to Stay Productively Engaged,Marketable”Join us! #productivity https… | Thu May 12 00:07:16 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A1: If you stay sharp, you have stronger angles at pay raises, keeping your job in downturns, plus your job is more enjoyable. #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:07:30 +0000 2016 |
| bojandordevic | RT @DrFrankBuck: A1: The world is changing. Unless we continue to up our game, we can become irrelevant. #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:07:47 +0000 2016 |
| caplady1225 | A1 helps you avoid stagnation mentally could be limiting in career mobility and movement #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:07:49 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @DrFrankBuck That’s so true in so many sectors in the States right now. #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:07:52 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | @rsidneysmith Oh no! That wasn’t accurate. 1 each week. It feels like I did 2 in a week Lol! #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:08:48 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 Haha. No worries! I’ve had to do two in one week before just because of the insanity of the week! 😛 #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:09:44 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q2: How do you determine where / how you should grow to stay engaged and productive at work? #prodchat https://t.co/7rCds3qwIZ | Thu May 12 00:10:05 +0000 2016 |
| bojandordevic | RT @rsidneysmith: Q1: Why should you continually upgrade your professional skills? #prodchat https://t.co/q1J7pdWL5M | Thu May 12 00:11:16 +0000 2016 |
| bojandordevic | A1: #ProdChat to attain craftsman mastery and offer unique talent to the world. | Thu May 12 00:11:49 +0000 2016 |
| caplady1225 | A2 I always look at skills leaders in my field at work demonstrate [or don’t] as baseline of what I may want to emulate or build #ProdChat | Thu May 12 00:12:09 +0000 2016 |
| DTNEtiquette | I listen to my clients…they keep me motivated & challenged such as finishing my books! #Prodchat A2 | Thu May 12 00:12:15 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @bojandordevic Hey, Bojan! Good to see you on #prodchat! Hope you’re well! | Thu May 12 00:12:21 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | A2: To me, trying to stay well-read reveals the gaps between where I am and where I ought to be. I guess that keeps me moving. #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:12:49 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A2: I do a thorough annual plan for ways to grow in each of my professional capacities, including soft and tech skills. #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:13:22 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | A2: Through reflection and an assessment of my vision for my career, I’ve come up with some areas to work on. #ProdChat | Thu May 12 00:13:50 +0000 2016 |
| bojandordevic | #ProdChat A2: Either observe the market needs if you are green(react), or focus on what’s the next thing (proactive) https://t.co/bjhhcnq84F | Thu May 12 00:13:54 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A2a: Plus, my continuing education for licenses/certifications prompt me to get the updates/professional education I want/need. #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:14:09 +0000 2016 |
| caplady1225 | A2a also future trends in my industry not just skills bases but how we can produce/provide value tips for development #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:14:45 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @caplady1225 That’s really good to look for archetypes and then model them (or not). Good point! #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:15:32 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A2b: I also try to project into the future what skills and knowledge will be needed, so I can learn and practice now. #futureproof #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:16:27 +0000 2016 |
| 2TimeLabs | RT @DrFrankBuck: A2: To me, trying to stay well-read reveals the gaps between where I am and where I ought to be. I guess that keeps me mov… | Thu May 12 00:16:35 +0000 2016 |
| caplady1225 | RT @bojandordevic: #ProdChat A2: Either observe the market needs if you are green(react), or focus on what’s the next thing (proactive) htt… | Thu May 12 00:16:57 +0000 2016 |
| caplady1225 | Good point those continuing education requirements common w certs can also inspire new ways to learn/grow #ProdChat https://t.co/YMovvv8thU | Thu May 12 00:18:11 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A2c: Technology keeps advancing, science keeps advancing new productivity principles. To stay ahead, I must stay abreast. #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:18:47 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @caplady1225 Absolutely. I know some people begrudge them in certain industries, but I love all of mine! #geek #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:19:11 +0000 2016 |
| DTNEtiquette | I push my learning curve each day – it’s exciting, motivating & challenging! #ProdChat | Thu May 12 00:19:52 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q3: What are ways you can expand your professional skills to keep marketable? #prodchat https://t.co/xi4mUyDd9T | Thu May 12 00:20:07 +0000 2016 |
| bojandordevic | RT @rsidneysmith: A2b: I also try to project into the future what skills and knowledge will be needed, so I can learn and practice now. #fu… | Thu May 12 00:20:15 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | A3: My secret weapon is @Feedly . So much great stuff and suggesting for great stuff to check out comes to me daily. #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:21:04 +0000 2016 |
| bojandordevic | I like https://t.co/7HZBC9VskR #ProdChat https://t.co/Jzb2tzrOa9 | Thu May 12 00:21:08 +0000 2016 |
| DTNEtiquette | I read, watch & listen…followed by action – #ProdChat A3 | Thu May 12 00:21:24 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @bojandordevic @lynda is definitely a great resource for learning in the design & tech fields. #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:21:54 +0000 2016 |
| BlueSkyMeApp | RT @rsidneysmith: Q2: How do you determine where / how you should grow to stay engaged and productive at work? #prodchat https://t.co/7rCds… | Thu May 12 00:22:08 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @DTNEtiquette Those are the names of my consumption folders! 😀 #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:22:17 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @DTNEtiquette Those are the names of my consumption folders! 😀 #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:22:17 +0000 2016 |
| caplady1225 | A3 mooc, talks at meet up events , online and offline reading, attending cons for various industries #ProdChat | Thu May 12 00:22:45 +0000 2016 |
| Mattyckenney | RT @DTNEtiquette: I listen to my clients…they keep me motivated & challenged such as finishing my books! #Prodchat A2 | Thu May 12 00:22:48 +0000 2016 |
| bojandordevic | .@rsidneysmith @lynda keeps me current and has great @OmniFocus tutorial! #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:22:56 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | A3: Learn and practice/implement. You can learn anything on the internet or in a book if you have the desire #ProdChat | Thu May 12 00:23:11 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A3: I keep track of podcasts, MOOCs, industry organization courses, conferences/summits, @openculture content, and more. #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:23:11 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A3a: I’m also a heavy reader so books, eBooks, magazines, you name it…if it has words about a topic I like, I’ll read it. #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:23:59 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @bojandordevic @lynda @OmniFocus Ah, interesting, I didn’t know that. Good to know! I’ll have to check it out. #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:24:29 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 Do you have go-to places that you like to get your professional education? #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:25:37 +0000 2016 |
| bojandordevic | .@rsidneysmith @lynda @OmniFocus yep, from @MacSparky ! #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:26:11 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @DrFrankBuck @Feedly I have too much in Feedly right now. I need to pare down…it’s so easy and wonderful to add feeds to it! LOL #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:26:21 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @bojandordevic @lynda @OmniFocus @MacSparky Ah, I just found the OF Essential Training and the iOS courses. Playlisted. Thanks! #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:27:46 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | @rsidneysmith There are certain industry websites/blogs that I follow. I also just joined an organization and learn at the mtgs #ProdChat | Thu May 12 00:27:56 +0000 2016 |
| bojandordevic | .@rsidneysmith @DrFrankBuck I observe @feedly like Twitter. Allow myself to skip the news… #prodchat – so calming thought | Thu May 12 00:28:00 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | @rsidneysmith @Feedly It can get overwhelming. I tend to flip through during spare moments and save interesting ones for later. #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:28:17 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | @rsidneysmith @DrFrankBuck I love @feedly too! #ProdChat | Thu May 12 00:28:25 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 Nice! That’s what I love about working with new small businesses, I learn from them new tools/resources. #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:28:30 +0000 2016 |
| prodbookgrp | Did you miss our last #productivity book club discussion? Catch up here: https://t.co/RzMPV7N1Ys #prodchat https://t.co/ldoPMhffhk |
Thu May 12 00:29:04 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @DrFrankBuck Me too. Feedly/YouTube/etc. (spigots of info) >> @Pocket (filter for later reading/review) >> @evernote (reference). #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:29:29 +0000 2016 |
| rogue_crayon99 | A3: never stop learning, not just from books or the Internet but from people and the world around us. #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:29:52 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q4: How/when do you update your public professional persona/resume for marketability? #prodchat https://t.co/OWpk7gQTaq |
Thu May 12 00:30:07 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | A4: I have a task which repeats quarterly to remind me to update my resume with recent presentations, publications, etc. #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:31:28 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | A4: I never do it until I’m looking for a job. I need to do it at least annually though, probably more often. #ProdChat | Thu May 12 00:31:51 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @rogue_crayon99 Absolutely, Jay! Nothing like good colleagues and mentors to learn from and with you as your career progresses. #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:32:07 +0000 2016 |
| PatrieAnne | RT @DTNEtiquette: I push my learning curve each day – it’s exciting, motivating & challenging! #ProdChat | Thu May 12 00:32:55 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A4: I capture anything that might be professionally relevant to a document (CV-like). Then, 1-2x/year, I update @linkedin/resume. #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:33:48 +0000 2016 |
| caplady1225 | #prodchat same here. Should update to coincide wit completing elearning etc https://t.co/y8xcFQXbJj | Thu May 12 00:34:49 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @caplady1225 @michelle1908 Yes, it’s so much easier to capture it as it happens. Then, update my CV/resume a few times per year. #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:35:49 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q5: How do you keep engaged through connections and updating your professional network on a regular basis? #prodchat https://t.co/tNFtAycL2V | Thu May 12 00:38:36 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | A5: I don’t. I definitely need suggestions for this. I did schedule lunch/coffee w/2 people I met in the prof org – 1st for me #ProdChat | Thu May 12 00:40:50 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @bojandordevic No, haven’t. I stay abreast b/c many of my meetup members, coaching clients, and workshop participants use it. #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:41:10 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | RT @michelle1908: A5: I don’t. I definitely need suggestions for this. I did schedule lunch/coffee w/2 people I met in the prof org – 1st f… | Thu May 12 00:41:25 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | A5: I attend several national conventions each year. That helps me expand my network. Social media helps in between. #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:41:33 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A5: Conferences/ summits/ workshops/ seminars where my colleagues and clients attend. Business cards >> Evernote + LinkedIn. #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:42:10 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A5a: I heavily use the LinkedIn notes and reminders to stay in touch through messaging with my prof. contacts. #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:42:48 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | @rsidneysmith Do you connect with them on a schedule? #ProdChat | Thu May 12 00:43:18 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A5b: I’m also in several FB/LinkedIn/G+ groups that are professionally oriented to stay connected. #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:43:20 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 Yes, LinkedIn lets you schedule reminders to reconnect with people. It’s so great! #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:43:37 +0000 2016 |
| caplady1225 | A5 that’s. Weaklink for me I meet see a lot of people but constant chatter not so much #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:43:51 +0000 2016 |
| prodbookgrp | Join us for the next #productivity book club’s live discussion! https://t.co/t2OEo8fKo9books/ #prodchat https://t.co/PfXh3elW0l |
Thu May 12 00:45:07 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @caplady1225 Sometimes it’s simply posting something relevant for contacts and tagging them all (say, in a Twitter image). #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:45:26 +0000 2016 |
| 2TimeLabs | RT @DrFrankBuck: A5: I attend several national conventions each year. That helps me expand my network. Social media helps in between. #prod… | Thu May 12 00:45:27 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | @rsidneysmith I had no idea! I’m looking at the help article now. Looks like it’s part of a free plan or is it a perk for paid? #ProdChat | Thu May 12 00:45:47 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @caplady1225 From my perspective, it doesn’t have to be complex or difficult to keep in touch, top of mind to colleagues. #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:45:53 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 It’s totally a part of the free LinkedIn account. You can add notes, set reminders (recurring too <– @DrFrankBuck)! #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:46:36 +0000 2016 |
| fwade | RT @DrFrankBuck: A5: I attend several national conventions each year. That helps me expand my network. Social media helps in between. #prod… | Thu May 12 00:47:23 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 They acquired a CRM software some time ago and pulled their functionality into LinkedIn Connections. #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:47:42 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | @rsidneysmith Ohhhh! Looks like I might need to add their blog to @feedly to stay on top of the developments #ProdChat | Thu May 12 00:48:39 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A5: I also like to review my contacts every three months and look for people I haven’t talked to in a while. Sent email folder too!#prodchat | Thu May 12 00:48:57 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Q6: How do you keep uptodate on your profession/industry to stay marketable? #prodchat https://t.co/nQaD8HYjuK | Thu May 12 00:50:07 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | A6: Industry blogs & websites. YouTube videos of talks too. #ProdChat | Thu May 12 00:53:06 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Note: Q6 is talking about sources of professional/industry news and changes. #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:53:25 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A6: I subscribe to many of my industry’s email newsletters, again Feedly, and I ask colleagues to frequently share their sources. #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:54:08 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @bojandordevic Omnifocus. #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:54:21 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A6: I also stay in touch with professional/industry news via Social Media, “attending” events via Twitter. #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:55:26 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A6: I also set Google Alerts for major industry events and names that when they’re mentioned, I get an email. #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:56:00 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | A6: I also look for industry news via YouTube/Vimeo for industry/prof. org’s events that have been recorded. #prodchat | Thu May 12 00:57:04 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Wow! The #prodchat hour flew right by! Thanks, #productivity enthusiasts! See you next week! | Thu May 12 00:57:49 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | Next week we have @DrFrankBuck hosting #ProdChat, so stay tuned for topic and see you next week! | Thu May 12 00:58:12 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | @rsidneysmith It always does. Thanks so much for hosting! I need to get all of your tweets from into Evernote & create a system #ProdChat | Thu May 12 00:59:55 +0000 2016 |
| DrFrankBuck | See everyone next week! #prodchat | Thu May 12 01:00:51 +0000 2016 |
| michelle1908 | @DrFrankBuck Looking forward to it! #ProdChat | Thu May 12 01:01:23 +0000 2016 |
| rsidneysmith | @michelle1908 Remember that you can always review them on the #ProdChat transcripts page: https://t.co/YfIH85vZ8N | Thu May 12 01:01:42 +0000 2016 |