Change is good
It's that time of year again... the time of year when you look to the year ahead as a clean slate and make resolutions to do better, to be better, to be happier, to make changes.
Unless you are perfect and live a perfect life in a perfect world there is probably room for change in your world. It's the New Year and what better time to take a look at your life and make a plan for where you want to be at the end of 2009.
Change could mean a new career, a new job, a new opportunity, or even just a new way of doing things. Maybe you'd like to spend more time with your family and finally get a hold on work-life balance? Maybe you'd like to advance your career by way of a promotion? Maybe you'd like to make a career change all together? What ever it is - now is the time for you to make changes - call it a New Year's Resolution, call it a goal, call it whatever you like just make some changes!
Last year I posted a list to help get started with your New Year's Resolution and this year I've switched it up a little...
1. Do you have a personal brand? Not sure what a personal brand is? Learn more about what it is and why you need one here.
2. Are you embracing Social Media? It's easy and free. Don't be afraid and start slowly but what ever you do put yourself out there and help recruiters find you!
3. Are you afraid of a risk? With the current state of our economy aren't we all a little scared? See what's available within the company that you are currently working for. You never know... you might be able to transfer within. Sodexo prides itself on providing growth opportunities for all of our employees.
4. Do you have a wish list with your top ten personal and professional priorities? Does your work fit into your home life? For some people, work is the top priority but for others it might be second or third. If spending more time with your family is top on your list - make it a priority on your wish list. Companies like Sodexo are embracing this concept with new programs. More on Sodexo's Flexible Work Arrangements initiative next week.
5. Are you networking? Join online networking communities (see #2 above Facebook or Linkedin would be a good start) and join your industry related associations or local business groups and attend the meetings. You never know what opportunity might be waiting for you with a friend or a colleague.
6. Do you have a plan? A career plan and/or personal plan? Clear concise goals and long term plans will help you focus. Make sure your plan is flexible and realistic. If your New Year's Resolution is to find a more rewarding career, Sodexo might be able to help you...click here to learn about career options at Sodexo.
We all have unsolicited advice we are dying to share... this is your opportunity.
What are your career and personal well being bits of wisdom?
Me? I am happy professionally but.... yesterday I had coffee for breakfast, chocolate covered pretzels (about 201 of them) and diet root beer for lunch, and a bowl of cereal for dinner. Does anyone want to take a guess at what my New Year's Resolution is going to be?
Courtesy of Sodexo Careers Blog Making every day a better day.
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