Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Reinforcing Your Career Decisions - Part One

Perhaps youv'e realised that your career is taking a wrong turn. It's time to make personal judgments, and professional ones as well.

Resolutions are nothing but setting goals for yourself and is the key to success. Remember, don't set impossible goals which are not within your reach. Instead, set short-term goals and challenge yourself.

Improve your skills: Add a professional degree to your curriculum vitae. Alternatively, take a class or go to a seminar. It is essential to set learning goals on a regular basis. Surf noteworthy websites, and even online job searches so you have an idea what skills are currently in demand in the job market.

Gain knowledge of new technology: Technology is here to stay and communication is essential for business success. Don't be afraid to try out and acquaint yourself with technology. Job opprotunities are granted to those who show an active involvement with the Internet and technology in general. After all, nowadays, technology becomes obsolete quickly and gets replaced by new versions, so you have to keep updated along with it.

Be prepared with your CV: You may never know when opportunity might knock at your door. Make your CV professional. All the online resume posting has been telling us that. Our resume and CV are our first and foremost way of advertising ourselves for getting a job and ending an online job search.

Learn a new language: If your job puts you in contact with people who speak other languages, on a regular basis. This is particularly important when there may be many regional dialects when dealing with overseas countries. It may be very wise to learn a foreign language and if you find you are enjoying this, learn another. It pays in the end.



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