Howard Industries’ Post

After waiting for over a month and a half following a referral for the DE&I Chief Officer role at VAMC Malcolm Randall, I received an email yesterday with some tough news—no one from the applicant pool was selected. Not going to lie—it's disappointing. But setbacks can be opportunities for growth, right? 💡 I'm planning to reach out to the HR hiring manager for feedback. Do you think this is the right step? I’d love to hear your thoughts on the value of asking for feedback after a missed opportunity. Has anyone been through something similar? How did you handle it? Let’s keep moving forward 💪 #JobSearch #Resilience #CareerGrowth #FeedbackMatters #OpportunityInSetbacks

I have done a lot of hiring in my career, and the work to get clear at the start of the process is often easy to shortcut (I get it - you need to hire someone yesterday!), but it’s so deeply worth it to slow down just a bit and get it right. Here’s a slide from a workshop on hiring I led.

"Got fired from my first retail job after 11 months, what happened?" Source: https://lnkd.in/gtEx5f5J "Have you ever been fired from a job? Share your story and emotions with us! #Fired #RetailJob #FirstTimeFired" Story of Being Fired From Retail Job Have you ever experienced the devastation of being fired from a job you thought you were excelling at? A 24-year-old with six years of experience in flooring decided to try working in a retail job and got fired after only 11 months. Feeling of Devastation Being told you're not trying hard enough can be a crushing blow to your self-esteem. Feeling useless and incompetent, especially when you believed you were doing your best. Unexpected Dismissal Imagine walking into work only to be pulled aside and told that your performance is so poor you need to be fired immediately. It's a scenario that no one wants to face, but unfortunately, it can happen to anyone. Emotional Rollercoaster From feeling horrible and devastated to trying to find some humor in the situation with a bittersweet treat. Sharing your emotions and story can help others going through similar experiences feel less alone. Have you ev...

📢 CSR | Social Impact peers: tune into this webinar on Social Impact jobs for insightful takeaways and hear from Luis Maes - a truly inspiring leader in this space!

There are 4 𝐏𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐒 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐎𝐌 related to our careers... These are mine... agree / disagree? Are there 4 better? Filmed on location at 8,500 ft elevation deep in the Rocky Mountains, USA, in my office! #freedom #resumes #careers #leadership #backtowork #4thofjuly #resumetips #careerchange #momswhowork #jobs

You don’t hire someone for the job that they HAVE DONE in the past. You hire someone for the job that they WILL DO in the future. No one is born a CEO. They grow into it. And if it’s true of the top job, it’s true of every job. Hiring based on future potential can lead to incredible outcomes,

Getting fired was tough, but it was one of the best things for my career. Hear me out. I had poured my heart into my work, put in the long hours, and believed I was making a difference. But one day, the unexpected happened, they let me go. At first, I felt defeated. It was a difficult moment, and I questioned my value. But after some reflection, I realized this was a turning point. Getting fired wasn’t the end; it was a wake-up call. While some companies may not recognize your worth, others out there do. There are companies that value their employees, pay well, offer great benefits, a path to grow, and foster a true sense of belonging. I know it to be true, I WORK AT ONE OF THOSE ❤️ 🚀 So, to anyone feeling stuck or undervalued in their job, don’t settle and take my recommendation - there's a better way. Keep searching for that place where your contributions are recognized, where you’re valued, and where you’ll grow. You deserve that, and I know it’s out there. 💪 . . . . . . . #CareerGrowth #CustomerSuccess #KnowYourWorth #CSM #Opportunities #Resilience #ClientSuccess

Still on the fence about applying for the Welch's Manager, Talent & Development role? Check out this video to learn more about the role. #hiring #growwithus #welchs