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10 Things to Do Before Your Last Day at Work
6-28-2010
You’ve given your current employer two weeks’ notice that you’re resigning. Whether you’re leaving to go back to school or to work for another company, there are a few items you should take care of before your last day at work. Here are ten things to cross off your list prior to departing for your new endeavor.
(Read more...)Perception at Work Matters!
5-24-2010
A recent WhatCollegeForgot.com post on how to get promoted faster highlighted the importance of being proactive, enhancing your visibility within an organization, and being more efficient with your time. But what about perception at work? Does the perception that others have of you at work make a difference in terms of your career development? The short answer is yes, perception at work definitely does matter and is something you should proactively think about starting from day one.
(Read more...)3 Tips to Get Promoted Faster
5-03-2010
It’s no secret that members of Generation Y yearn for achievement and recognition, and thanks to the Internet, obtaining results quickly has become a way of life. These two defining characteristics help explain why many young professionals just like you strive to excel at their job and get promoted. While it’s not realistic that you’ll always be promoted as quickly as you hope, there are some tactics you can use to improve your chances. Below are three tips you can follow to add value at work and get promoted faster.
(Read more...)Career Plan Development in 5 Steps
3-24-2010
Career plan development is an ongoing process where you carve out a path to help you reach your long-term professional goals. Here are five steps to help you develop a plan for career success. Start now, decide where you'd eventually like your career to take you, write down and research your goals, use your current role as a springboard, and adjust your career plan as necessary.
(Read more...)How to Write Effective Emails
12-12-2009
Whether you’re writing an informal email to an internal colleague or a formal message to an external client, your emails should always be clear and relevant communication. It’s worth your time and effort to develop good email communication habits, as email has the potential to move quickly within an organization and can become widely available beyond the intended recipient(s). This article covers the five topics to help you write more effective emails.
(Read more...)For Success at Work, Get a Mentor
7-18-2009
With today’s increasingly diverse workforce, corporate globalization, and the pervasiveness of Internet communications, this mentoring model has become outdated and devalued. But young professionals can still benefit from mentors in our hyper-paced, contemporary work environment. In fact, contact with more experienced colleagues is more valuable than ever before. This article helps you better understand how to utilize mentors and how to get a mentor.
(Read more...)Career Development Goals – How to Take Your Job to the Next Level
7-15-2009
You’re interested in taking your job to the next level and want to talk to your boss about your career development goals. This is good news, as you can impact your professional development more than you may realize. In fact, some managers only consider promoting employees who proactively request a development and promotion plan. To help you take control of your professional career development goals, this article covers the following topics: developing rapport with your boss, nailing down a job description and development plan, delivering strong job performance, and setting up a performance evaluation meeting.
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