Put your career on the fast track
Achieving impressive, but consistent, career growth is every professional’s dream. Yet, many believe that aiming for professional success is a difficult undertaking that often requires complex Machiavellian strategies or political tact. Not true. The best recipe for long term success is plain old PHP (planning, hard work, and persistence).
Speaking of success, what actions if taken in [2009] will fire up your career and take you a step closer to your dreams?
We have outlined a few simple tips.
Realize that you are in charge
Many individuals I come across are bright, talented, hard working professionals. Despite their tremendous potential, however, they are very passive when it comes to their career.
When I ask them about their next career move or strategy, I often get a blank stare or a cold response: “I don’t know.” These individuals appear to be waiting, as if, for their boss or superior to grant the next promotion or to catalyze the next big thing, a wait that often translates into many wasted years — precious years.
It is very important to realize that you are in charge of your career, not someone else. Once this realization sinks in, the rest will follow automatically. Continue reading …
Nimish Thakkar is a sought-after career management coach and professional resume writer. He has helped thousands of clients through his Resume Writing Service and Free Career Information site. Thakkar holds two graduate degrees, including an MBA. He is also a graduate of the prestigious Career Coach Academy. Nimish can be reached at nimish@resumecorner.com OR Article courtesy of Nimish Thakkar and SAI Careers where visitors find free career information, tools and resources
