Never Look for a Job; Build a Career

In this time of fast-changing workplace, employeesyou really enjoy in your job. For example: "I enjoy
need the skills and competencies to ensure futurearranging with international suppliers for buying raw
success, and to manage new work and life realities.materials", or "I enjoy talking to customers on the
Organizations need flexible employees, who canphone".
effectively manage change and adapt to newAfter that, you will have a clearer picture of what
organizational directions. The key to achieving theseparts of your current job you really enjoy. It may help
goals, for both the individual and the organization, is aguide you to determine your goal.
career plan. It is, perhaps, the most important documentOnce you get associated with a goal in common with
you will ever write.another business or a type of skill you really enjoy, you
Knowing what you want is the key to getting it. Sowill be surprised how quickly time will pass and you will
start by asking yourself some tough, fundamentalno longer ponder what job track to take - whether
questions, and answering them honestly.technical, managerial, or sales, that best suits you.
1.What is important to me and what am I gettingRemember that a managerial track will require
today?leadership skills plus some good training in business, the
2.What do I like about my current position?law, or accounting. A sales position will require very
3.What do I dislike about my current role?strong people skills.
4.What career development opportunities are there inOf course upgrading a specific skill can be as simple
my current organization?as getting a friend to show you how, or as
5.What types of organizations need what I can offer,complicated as taking a number of courses.
and how to qualify for suitable learning and workThe earlier you start planning, the easier it will be to get
opportunities?what you want.
Try another proven method for two weeks on dailyTo your future success!
basis, by writing down a statement about something