Let's talk about you, the economic developer and how to make the most of your job and profession.

1. The Economic
Development Profession –
What about me?
Let’s Talk About You ….. You, the
Economic Developer and how to
make the most of your job and
the profession.
Joan Jorgenson
Managing Director & Principal
Jorgenson Consulting, Inc.

2. So how do you be even more
successful than you are today?
 Stand out
 Push the envelope; take a risk
 Finding the opportunities
 Measuring the risk

3. Continuous Improvement
 Challenge yourself
 Challenge your leadership
 Professional development

4. Build Relationships – In and Out
 Inside the organization
 Inside the leadership circle
 Inside the community
 Inside your network

5. Danger Signs Ahead!
Is it time to look?
 Resources - $$$
 Leadership Change
 Subtle Signs

6. Job Considerations
 Position
 Location
 Organization Structure
 Financial

7. Your Resume
 The purpose
 The basics
 Your accomplishments

8. Have A “Flexible” Plan!
• Define your goals based on your personal and
professional values
• Determine where you want to be and when – prepare a
roadmap
• Identify what education, training and work experience
you need to get there (advanced degree, CEcD,
management/leadership training, etc.)
• Track progress – reevaluate periodically (Flexibility)
• Invest in yourself – sharpen the saw!

9. Finding Great Jobs
 Professional network; local and national
 Search consultants
 Targeted organizations
 Job postings
 Stage of life considerations – children, spousal
employment, etc.

10. Interview Process
 Phone Interview
 Personal Interview

11. Interview Preparation
 Research the new organization
 Their strengths and weaknesses
 Who is in charge
 Funding sources and levels
 Their record for success
 Their record for retaining employees
 Research the community
 Fit for the family
 Affordability
 Schools
 Understand the job
 Job description
 Tie your experience to their requirements
 The 60% rule

12. The Job Interview
 It’s a two-way street
 The audience
 Do and don’t
 Do
 Dress for success
 Presence
 Relax; have a sense of humor
 Be honest
 Listen to the question; stay focused
 Be prepared to go into detail
 Don’t
 Avoid the question
 Name drop
 Ramble

13. How they will evaluate you?
 Your ability to connect with interview team
 Your motivation, drive
 Your interest
 Your experience and ability to do the job

14. Job Offer
 Meet other staff members
 Meet other leaders
 Compensation considerations

15. Item Current Proposed
Compensation
Base salary
Cost of living
Bonus
Benefits
Health insurance cost
Dental insurance cost
Life
Deferred compensation
401k
Sick days
Vacation days
Other
Car/allowance
Health/country club
Assoc. membership
Relocation cost
Compensation Package Worksheet
JORGENSON CONSULTING

16. Thank you
Joan Jorgenson
Managing Director and Principal
410.336.6489 joan@jci-inc.net