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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 to when looking for work. Use the internet to your advantage when looking for your dream job.

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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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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...

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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:

  1. Build an impressive portfolio/resume. Impress employers by showing them what you’re capable of.
  2. Add your portfolio to online job marketplaces. Your portfolio isn’t any good...

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Career exploration with an open mind

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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Negotiating

Negotiating

By practicing this skill:

  • You'll improve your confidence.
  • You'll be able to negotiate a better salary and benefits and even work on more interesting projects.
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