Distribution manager

NAME: David Calhoun PROFILE #4 (PERSONAL INVENTORY) EVERY PERSON HAS NEGATIVES... USE key to move between fields Listed below are many common negative factors that can become obstacles in any person's job search. To help our professional staff in their assessment of your potential, will you please mark with an X any negative factors which you believe could be detrimental in your campaign for a new job. Don't be reluctant to tell us about your "negatives" because then as a client we can develop methods to neutralize or even eliminate them. NOTE: These negatives are not listed by importance. Lack of industry experience Experience is limited to just one industry X Unemployed Necessary to transfer to a new industry Short period of employment Took early retirement Appears to be a "job hopper" Afraid to move from long term employment Education is limited Always lateral moves...NO PROMOTIONS Present income is low Can be too old Education is not related to career Present industry is not a growth industry Can be too young Academic background is mediocre Transition from military to industry Specialist in one field Re-entry to the workplace Experience has been in structured corporations Salary is too high Experience has been in small companies Management experience is missing Promotions lacking Passed over for promotion Generalist in many fields Salary history is low Line experience only NOT STAFF Staff experience only NOT LINE Need additional experience in Management/Supervision Need additional experience in Senior Management Need additional experience in Financial Management AND THESE PERSONAL NEGATIVES Too passive Too arrogant Poor communicator Not realistic Very nervous Minimum interpersonal ability Foreign birth Foreign Education Not a Citizen of U.S.A AND EVERY PERSON HAS POSITIVES... NOW! is your chance to relate all the positive factors about your career strengths as well as the personal qualities which are important to a new employer. Don't be bashful...check the positives that will help you in your job search. X Professional Responsibilities College degrees X Superior interpersonal skills X Proven Manager X Expert communicator X Leadership X A decision maker X Fine "track record" X Have definite goals X High drive for success X Good common sense X Self confident X Strong analytical ability X Can solve problems X Seasoned executive Reorganized /revitalized organizations X Multi-plant background x People oriented Heavy business contacts International experience X Conscientious Fluent in languages X Get the job done (on time) X Diplomatic X Can work independently X Superb teacher and trainer X Honest X High ethics and character X Someone who inspires others X Resourceful x Calm under pressure X Management expert X Administrative skills Strong team player Conceptualizes X Very determined Ambitious Very heavy experience in (please list): Warehouse manager LIST OF MARKETABLE SKILLS Review the following skills and check all that you feel are correct statements about yourself. Next, review the checked skills and highlight or BOLD the 10 skills that have the greatest priority for you. X analyze data X distribution X negotiate X anticipate problem X demonstrate/present X own/operate business X assess situations X delegate X organize people X advise people edit X organize tasks arbitrate X educate X organize data arrange functions engineer X organize equipment X audit records X estimate X policy making X budget money establish X production X buy products/service X execute X persuade others X control people expedite X public relations X control situation X follow through X precision work X control costs guide/lead X research X coordinate activities X generate information X rehabilitate people create X gather information X recruit people classify information X handle complaints X sell X calculate numbers X help people X supervise X correspond w/others X inspect products X service customers compile statistics X interview people X speak in public construct buildings X investigate X schedule X check for accuracy X implement procedures X set up systems X converse w/others X inventory X set up equipment consult w/others X instruct X set goals/objectives X contact w/others initiate actions X travel conceptualize ideas X interpret data X trouble shoot X cope w/deadlines X improvise X train/develop X chart information X illustrate X verify X contract with others X listen X write procedures X conduct liaison X write reports X compute data X manage people X write promo material compare data X monitor progress X write proposals X decision making X manage a business write technical work X motivate others   LIST OF PERSONALITY SKILLS Review the following skills and check all that you feel are correct statements about yourself. Next, review the checked skills and highlight or BOLD the 10 skills that have the greatest priority for you. X academic X accurate X adaptable X aggressive X ambitious artistic X assertive X broadminded X businesslike X clear-thinking X competent X competitive X confident X conscientious X conservative X considerate X cooperative X courageous X creative X curious deliberate X democratic X dependable X determined X dignified X discreet dominant X eager X efficient emotional X energetic X enterprising X enthusiastic X fair minded X farsighted X firm X flexible forceful X friendly X helpful X honest X humorous X idealistic X imaginative X independent X ingenious X intellectual X intelligent X inventive X logical X loyal X mature X methodical X meticulous X open-minded X opportunistic optimistic X organized X outgoing X patient X poised X polite X practical X precise X progressive X punctual X productive X quiet X rational X realistic X reasonable X reliable X serious X self-confident X sensible X spontaneous X sincere X sociable X teachable X stable X tactful X tolerant X tenacious X thorough X versatile x trustworthy X understanding JOB SATISFACTION FACTORS Evaluate each of the following Job Satisfaction statements and rank the top 15 statements in order of priority; 1 being the statement of greatest authority; 15 the least. X Use of your problem solving ability? X Hands on implementation? X Instructing other people? Training? Need to be stretched? Challenged? X Doing precise or detailed work? X Being able to see results from your work? Delegation? X Being creative? X Making decisions and using your own initiative? X Working as part of a team? X Influencing or persuading other people? X Making group presentation? X Being competitive on the job? Helping society and other people? X Working under deadline pressure? X Having authority and responsibilities? X Having a variety in your tasks and duties? X Working at a quick pace? X Having stability and security in the job? Being independent and setting your own schedule? X Earning recognition and being a leader in your field? X Being considered the expert? Earning large sums of money? X Traveling? Working outside the office environment? Working indoors in a specific/confined work area? X Having varied work environments (outdoor & indoor)? x Professional affiliations?   List the 10 Top Marketable and Personality Skills you would like to use on your next job. Marketable Skills Personality Skills 1 Hiring 1 aggressive 2 Managing warehouses 2 Calm under pressure 3 P&L 3 determined 4 Training 4 Problem solver 5 Production from people 5 Computer savvy 6 contracts 6 Always wearing a smile 7 Makes deadlines 7 Clean cut 8 Controls turnover 8 Quick reactions 9 dedicated 9 Written abilities 10 reliable 10 Verbal communications WORK ENVIRONMENT Write out what you like and dislike in the ideal work environment you are seeking. This will help your consultant and you evaluate potential jobs in terms of personal preference. For example, if you prefer a large company with a structured work environment, this is important to note. It will help you single out specific companies for your target list. Use the terms below to describe your ideal work environment in this box. >: Challenging environment: effective communication SAMPLE LISTING OF FAVORABLE WORK ATTRIBUTES The Company • Consistent growth • Challenging environment • Internal promotion opportunities • Sound structure and policies • Team spirit • Motivation • Excellent products and services • Reputation for honesty and fair play • Good surroundings • Educational opportunities • Modern facilities • Good benefits • Well-established management • Security • Modern management • Suggestions • Good location • Genuine interest in everyone's advancement • Management responsive to individual policies problems The Job • Good salary • Independence • Defined authority • Defined responsibility • Good interpersonal relations • Chance to be creative • Clearly defined duties • Adequate time to do a good job • Opportunity to learn • Travel • Effective communication • Opportunity for promotion • Challenging work • Interesting fellow employees • Chance to build a team LIST ALL THE THINGS YOU DID NOT LIKE IN YOUR PREVIOUS JOB AND WANT TO AVOID IN YOUR NEXT (rank them in order of maximum dislike): 1 No manager support 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 10   LIST ALL THE THINGS THAT YOU LIKED IN YOUR PREVIOUS JOB (rank them in order of preference): 1 people 6 2 The responsibility 7 3 benefits 8 4 pay 9 5 Hours was less than 60 per week 10 LIST ALL THE THINGS THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE INCLUDED IN YOUR IDEAL JOB (rank them in order of importance): 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 10 We hope this assessment has provided some direction to your career path. Feel free to contact us at (800) 215-3616 to review with you and see how we might help you personally. work with a growing company

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