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Roberta Matuson
Roberta Matuson has helped leaders in Fortune 500 companies, as well as small to medium-sized businesses, achieve dramatic growth and market leadership through the maximization of talent.
Roberta is a leading authority on leadership and the skills and strategies required to earn employee commitment and client loyalty. She is also the author of several books including the recently released “Evergreen Talent”. Roberta´s latest book shows leaders how to seed, grow and cultivate their workforce. For the majority, hiring enough talented workers is difficult. So, they have to know how to make the most of their own talents and of the ones their employees have. The book provides employees with an insight into the way their managers’ minds work. It is also an excellent resource for anyone who wants to take on a management role.
In this episode, Phil and Roberta Matuson discuss the importance of building strong interpersonal and people management skills. They talk about why, instead of waiting until you have acquired every skill asked for in a job advert, you should just apply. Roberta also explains how the IT job market is changing and how job hunters can adapt and benefit from the changes.
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Resources
Matuson Consulting – Check Roberta’s website!
Evergreen Talent – Check out Roberta’s latest book on Amazon!
2 Top Career Tips
1) Take courses to help you to improve your interpersonal skills and your ability to communicate with non-technical people. It is also a good idea to acquire the skillset to manage your relationship with your boss. These softer skills will help you in many different ways, during your career.
2) If you see an opportunity, don´t be afraid, just go for it. You won´t get a second chance.
Show Notes
Worst Career Moment
Losing a great job, mainly because she had failed to build a good relationship with her boss and other members of higher management. As a result, when the firm let people go, there was nobody there to advocate for her so she could keep her job. That experience taught her not to just focus on managing down. She now actively works on and cultivates her relationships with her bosses.
Career Highlight
Landing her first executive role and starting her consultancy firm have both been career highlights for Roberta.
The Future
There are not enough talented people out there. As a result, job applicants are in the driver´s seat. Unfortunately, some employers have still not woken up to that fact.
At the same time, the recruitment process is becoming increasingly automated. It is now all about eliminating candidates from the list rather than searching out and nurturing talent. Applicants need to be aware of and adapt to the new reality.
The Reveal
What first attracted you to a career in I.T.?
Roberta does not work directly within the IT industry.
What is the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Just go for it. Don´t wait until you tick every box. If you meet about 70% of the criteria apply anyway.
What is the worst career advice you’ve ever received?
Don´t worry that you are underpaid, be happy with what you get.
If you had to begin your career again in today’s world, what would you do?
Roberta says she would probably follow the same path.
What career objectives are you currently focusing on?
Roberta is focusing on working exclusively as an executive coach and a trusted advisor.
What’s the number one non-technical skill that has helped you in your career so far?
Being able to quickly build strong relationships. Business is all about relationships.
What do you do to keep your own career energized?
Roberta stays energized by learning new skills and constantly reinventing herself.
What do you do in your spare time away from technology?
Roberta likes to cook, play tennis, be outside and socialize with friends.
Contact The Guest
Contact Roberta Matuson through the following social media platforms:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/matuson
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