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Leaders Teaching Leaders
Being a leader isn’t easy. Successes and stumbles are more visible and consequential, and there are fewer peers the higher you go. That’s why Adobe invests significant resources into helping our leaders—from managers to directors to executives—increase their understanding of themselves, the people they manage, and the organizations they lead. And we do it with a peer-led approach—what we call “leaders teaching leaders.” Peer facilitation marks an important change in the way Adobe approaches leadership training. We enlist our leaders to help develop Adobe’s next generation of leaders. By leveraging … Read more
(0)Landing a #dreamjob through social media
Rachael King was searching for her next career move. Lauren Friedman was a hiring manager looking to fill a position on the Adobe Social Community Engagement team. Guess where they turned to facilitate the process? Yup, their very own playground—social media. Both utilized their knowledge of social media to search and hire. “Sometimes the best way to find folks for social media positions is where we live and breathe, so I was posting religiously on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter, and that Facebook post is where Rachael saw my update,” Lauren says. … Read more
Intrigued by the challenge of pioneering a new product
James M. was looking for a new challenge, a way to use his business skills and a well-recognized company to work for. He found his challenge by joining Adobe in order to start up the EchoSign business in Europe and to build a team to execute his vision. EchoSign, Adobe’s electronic signature solution, allows businesses to shorten the process of signing documents, creating a better customer experience and reliably exchanging documents with the benefits of speed, control and security. Adobe acquired EchoSign in July of last year. James, Head of … Read more
Taking a Break
Adobe employees prepared for sunny beaches, nature hikes, chilly water, rock climbing and more on their vacation time. Here’s how a few spent or planned to spend their vacations: I spent the Adobe break battling the sizzling Hawaiian heat while running my first ½ marathon in Kona on the Big Island. This was the culmination of a 3-month training and fundraising program I did with Team Challenge, a nonprofit that raises funds and awareness aimed at improving drugs and ultimately finding a cure for Crohn’s & Colitis diseases. I raised $5,800 and … Read more
Writing the Future at Adobe
Each day, we write the futures of our own careers. But as we do, it’s important to keep growth potential in mind, which is a critical consideration when calculating the right employment fit. Here are three important questions Adobe focuses on to define career growth, as well as questions you need to ask yourself to determine if an organization is growth-ready: How receptive is the organization to new ideas and creativity? Why it matters: Curiosity needs to be an organizational mantra. You can’t move fast, decide fast or learn fast … Read more
What are you doing to propel your career?
Employee success = company success. Last week, we kicked off a series of employee development and growth activities across the globe, and we’d like to share our learnings with you. Out of the gates with a bang, from Sydney to Paris and points in between, there were Career Stories panel discussions, during which Adobe employees shared their tips and advice on how they have been able to successfully own their personal development, as well as suggestions on what NOT to do. Here’s some advice: • Make your extended network aware … Read more
Living a dream
When Facilities Manager Robert K. was granted scholarships to study Mandarin in Shanghai and Taipei, he realized his passion for international business and found a way to live his dream! Today, he resides in Tokyo, Japan, as Adobe’s Asia Pacific Facilities Manager, and here’s his career story… Robert began his career at Adobe in 2007 as a temporary employee stocking beverage coolers and coordinating small furniture projects in the San Diego office. However, he didn’t stay there long. His drive to take on additional assignments and build global relationships earned … Read more
Uncommon paths to career satisfaction
No matter where you are in the world, your profession, or your position, many of us take uncommon paths towards a common goal i.e. career satisfaction. You’ve got to love the work you do, the people you work with and be with an organization where opportunities are available to you. At Adobe, we realize that the growth and success of the company depends on the growth and success of our employees. That’s why we strive to assist employees with their careers as much as possible. Whether that means enabling employees … Read more
Learn, Grow and Lead at Adobe
Smart candidates know that growth opportunity is one of the most important considerations when reviewing the potential employers. Smart candidates are always looking for opportunities to get better, get smarter, and have a greater impact in addition to learning, growing and leading. So, as an applicant, how can you determine which companies are committed to learning and development? Start with the organization’s learning function. At Adobe, we have an excellent learning culture. Recently, we were nominated as the Gold recipient of the 2011 Brandon Hall Excellence in Learning Awards for the Best … Read more
Define Your Destiny and Make it Happen
Smart planning and continuing education helped Simran S. change his Adobe career path from security officer to manager, Network infrastructure. When Simran began working at Adobe as a security contractor in 1991, he wore a uniform and checked badges – but not for long. His strong ambition and hands-on career management helped him ascend from a security officer, to getting hired as the Safety and Security Manager at Adobe in 1996, then into IT as a network administrator, and now he’s Manager of Network Infrastructure. In this interview, Simran shares … Read more
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