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5 Things You Must Do NOW To Take Control Of Your Career Future


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2. Implement the "Ten-For-Ten" rule into your career-planning efforts. To be successful in your career, you must always set yourself apart from the competition. How? By going above and beyond what is expected in the workplace. That's always been true. In today's challenging economy, this is especially the case.

A 10% additional investment in your job can put you in the top 10% of your competition. Have a project deadline coming up? Look for ways to bring the project in ahead of schedule-and to exceed the expectations of your boss and/or your clients or customers.

Whenever possible, say "yes" to additional responsibilities and opportunities that come your way. Most workers are content with their current job responsibilities. Don't be one of them. Always look for ways you can help your boss, your team, and the company be more successful. Don't think of it as additional work. Think of it as what you must do to ensure the success of your career.

3. Develop and review your career goals. Any goal you set or plan you prepare-no matter how simple--will be more than what just about anyone else has done. That's differentiation! Just make sure to put goals and plans in writing. Prepare a simple plan-one that's easy to follow, update, and manage. Review and update what you've prepared at least once a month.

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Reply #1 on : Sat June 26, 2010, 03:29:53
I've found your advices very good. thanks a lot, guys. look into research papers, it will help you too

 

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Dan Burns is the author of The First 60 Seconds: Win the Job Interview Before It Begins, a comprehensive career guide for anyone currently looking for or considering their next career opportunity. For the past fifteen years, Dan has served as an owner of a national technical and management consulting company, providing consulting and employee placement services to Fortune 500 companies and helping people successfully obtain their next great career opportunity. Check out his website.

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