Mark Holyoake

To build your personal brand, you can’t sit back and simply make a few connections a week. You need to expand your network outside of your current company. Have you started expanding your network? How do you create connections within your community? #procurement #holyoaketips

“It’s not your technical expertise that will propel you up the career ladder; rather it’s your #softskills that will differentiate you, help you excel and win in your career.”: bit.ly/2NvwfsV #careeradvice #careers #careerdevelopment

“We are all ‘experts’ in something, in our own unique, individual way. So have faith in yourself — go ahead and strut your stuff. And don’t let anyone stop you.”: bit.ly/2XnJP1P #careers #careeradvice #careerdevelopment #personaldevelopment

With companies struggling to find good talent right now, personal branding can be your job search supercharger in 2022. Now is the time to radically expand your network and begin advocating for yourself. Your personal brand will help you do this.  🎯 #procurement #holyoaketips

Have you pursued any certifications, or do you find more benefit from getting involved with your professional organization?  Let me know in the comments. ⤵️ #procurement #procurementleaders

I couldn't agree more. #procurement

What are the most important soft skills for #procurement professionals? A high level of emotional intelligence, empathy, listening, and relationship-building skills are essential. What else would you add? #holyoaketips

More than 1/3 of respondents in an Efficio survey believe that “flexibility and agility to manage ongoing change” is one of the top 3 skills needed by #procurement professionals today. Are you highlighting how your work or skillset had to be adapted to meet strategic goals?

Providing references and testimonials can help you stand out from the crowd, but the timing must be right. Have you ever sent a hiring manager a testimonial about yourself or your work? How did it go? #recruitment #procurement

When was the last time you were asked for #references during the job search? Or, if you’ve hired someone recently, did you check their references? If yes, was that company policy or your own decision? Let me know in the comments. ⤵️ #procurement #recruitment

@NegotiationPod In salary negotiations, coming prepared is essential. You must be ready to voice your expectations and needs.

Planning in #preparation for negotiation can often be overlooked—or not deemed as important as it truly is. Do you believe that planning is the most important part of negotiation? How much time do you spend on planning a #negotiation versus actually negotiating? #Procurement

Culture isn’t about ping pong tables and snacks. It’s about creating a sense of purpose, which ultimately drives peak performance in every member of your team, value for the clients you serve, and creates competitive advantage.

@DerekStolpa Yes, these skills are top-of-the-list. Thanks for sharing, Derek!

@markholyoake Developing and managing relationships, communication skills, analytics, and negotiation to name just a few off the top....

Like hard skills, meta-skills are #skills you can learn and develop. 💡 While meta-skills may be more challenging to put into words, they are just as important to highlight as hard skills. Do you include meta-skills in your cover letter or on your resume? #procurement

@NegotiationPod @philmjonesuk Great tip!

How can the phrases “Before you make up your mind” and “Help me understand?” be a gamechanger? Listen to the whole episode to find out how you can use these phrases to change the trajectory of your negotiation! bit.ly/3Gd4Rql #Negotiations @philmjonesuk

Meta-skills enable and empower other #skills to happen. 💡 What are some meta-skills you think are important for #procurement professionals, and how would you describe them?

@carlaacarlson Thank you, Carla, and you as well.

@markholyoake Have an awesome week!😊

Do you show your personal side on Linkedin? Even though LinkedIn is considered the “professional” social network, it’s still ok to have some fun and reveal a bit of your personal side and what makes you tick! Thoughts? #holyoaketips #procurement

@DerekStolpa Derek, 100%. Which transferable skills do you consider most important in procurement?

@markholyoake Further, transferable skills similarly to meta skills.

Yes, I do… I think it helps to let people know you are a real person and not just an article.

@carlaacarlson I couldn't agree more, Carla!

@markholyoake I do sometimes. I think it lets people know that you are real!