1. What are you doing that’s difficult? 2. What are you doing that people believe only you can do? 3. Who are you connecting? 4. What do people say when they talk about you? 5. What are you afraid of? 6. What’s the scarce resource? 7. Who are you trying to change? 8. What does […]
Choosing your career is one of the most important decisions you will ever make, one with far-reaching implications for your happiness, health, and financial status. It can be easier to do when you set career goals and put a plan in place to grow your career. Many people aren’t sure how to take charge of […]
Free Career Aptitude Tests The following tests are available for free online and can be a good start to identifying your next career. 123 Career Test: This popular aptitude test can help you gain insight into the careers that best fit your personality. It will help you learn what kind of work environments and occupations suit […]
Research the occupations that appeal to you most. Use online and educational resources to learn more about each profession. Although a quick Google search will most likely give you some basic information, it can be helpful to visit professional organizations’ websites for further insights. In addition, you could find out who the thought leaders are […]
Look For Active Growing Companies Keep an eye out for companies in your community that is announcing expansion or increased profitability, like opening a new branch or office, or their profits last year went up dramatically. These companies are always looking for more good people. Every business owner knows the key to growth is to […]
Do Your Homework When you are looking for the job you want, you engage in the same activities a sales professional would. Three activities essential to sales success are prospecting, presenting, and following up. Your job when looking for a job is to prospect thoroughly and develop the greatest number of leads or potential jobs […]
You never know when you’ll need someone’s professional help, which is why it’s important to develop an active list of connections. You don’t want the first time someone has heard from you in five years to be when you’re looking for a new job. Instead, make genuine friendships with those in your circle and try […]
Learning and development are vital in the working world. It doesn’t matter if you’re a CEO or an administrator, you should always continue to grow your knowledge, both in and outside of your field. You can do so by reading current news, books, talking to people within your industry or even listening to podcasts. The […]
Try to connect with many people Growing your network is an important part of career development. The more people you know, the more likely you are to grow your career as your network can provide you with unique opportunities, not only about finding new job opportunities but helping each other out for professional projects or […]
Unlike technical hard skills, soft skills can translate across multiple industries. This is great news for someone looking to make a career transition or looking to fit into a new company/group. Here are some skills that you can leverage both when you are looking for a job and also when you need to excel in […]