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Ask for career advice
Asking for advice from knowledgeable sources is possibly the best way to form a career plan.
- Rely on the advice of people who have done it before. This could be someone internal in your organization or someone outside of it.
- Professional networking groups can be a great tool in syncing you up with others in your industry. However, don’t just rely on those. Surfing around LinkedIn can also be a great way to get in touch with the right people.
- If you applied for a job and didn’t get it, try to ask for advice and look for reasons why they didn’t hire you. This can give you direction on what to work on for the next time around.
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Set Goals
Make goals, and crush them. Goal setting is key in successfully planning your career.
If you’re not ready for that dream job now, then what do you need to do to get there? Determine what skills you need, what projects might help you build your resume. If y...
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Keep a solid record of your accomplishments
Professional social networking sites are a great way to help you keep tabs on your accomplishments. Your future employer can’t and won’t hire you if they don’t know what you’re capable of. Additionally, when it comes to making a case for yourself you don’t want to have to scrambl...
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Obtain as much information as possible
Research is huge when planning the rest of your life’s work. Do you know which companies you would potentially want to work for? Do you know what job title is fit for your qualifications? Do you know what kind of salary you need?
These are all questions that you should know the answer...
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Getting skills
- Job shadowing: Just like buying a car, trying out a job before taking it is always a great idea. What if you love the clean environment of working at an accounting firm, but you lack the necessity of being able to stand up and walk outside when necessary? Many organizations...
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Going on the hunt
If you’re ready to look for new jobs, here are some suggested steps:
- Build an impressive portfolio/resume. Impress employers by showing them what you’re capable of.
- Add your portfolio to online job marketplaces. Your portfolio isn’t any good...
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Career exploration with an open mind
- Sifting through career options is a task with near-limitless possibilities, so have fun with your job search. Be open to different options. Keeping an open mind open mind when it comes to your job position or job title will help you find a suitable fit easier.
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Ask Them For Advice
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Common career advice is changing
In the last few years, experts describe the current labor market as "candidate-driven," meaning that job seekers hold more power than employers. This means that you shouldn't rely on "age-old" guidance.
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Ask for information
"Excuse me, do you know what time the next session starts?"
Even if you already know the answer, asking for information can be a great way to start someone talking with you, because everyone likes to feel helpful.
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