The ABC's of Career Management for the New Year - Part Two

In our last post, it was mentioned that each New Year requires a review of your successes during the past 12-months along with an identification of those areas, which can use improvement. Here are is a list of the next SEVEN ABC’s to improve your career building blocks. They could be your foundation to a bright 2009!

• H Will you not agree, habits control many areas of our lives? We need to maintain the good habits that will take our career to the next level. But lifestyle changes are needed in some areas of our lives. Sometimes we need to say NO to requests for more of our time. At other times, we need to say YES to stretching ourselves and developing new skills. It takes 21 days to form new habits. Practice good habits for 30 days, and you will see a positive lifestyle change.
  
• I Shouldn’t you develop an inquisitive nature? Understanding the WHY’s of our habits, attitudes, workplace processes, customer requirements, etc. can do a lot to move our career forward. Begin the pattern of asking why questions along with What, How and When.
  
• J Do you have the confidence to JUMP-START a new chapter in your life? Even more importantly, you have the knowledge, drive and dedication to make a positive directional change to improve your life style. It all begins with a first step toward your goals and lifetime pursuits. Are you prepared to take the first step?
  
• K As you develop your work life and find your passion, what kernel becomes the seed for your career growth? Is it your time management and self-management skills that need to be ratcheted up a notch? Or is it your ability to get organized and efficiently complete tasks? Only you can determine the kernel what will become your seed for success.
  
• L Becoming a content expert is important. Why not take advantage of Lunch and Learn opportunities? Professional organizations offer continuing education opportunity through conferences and monthly meetings. You may want to take advantage of Toastmasters International to sharpen your public speaking skills.
  
• M If there are career mirages in your past or on the horizon, why not identify your career illusions and put them in your past so you can move on to a brighter future? We have so much opportunity with our grasp. Unfortunately, we get caught up in our own daily drama and miss opportunity that is ours for the taking.
  
• N How long has it been since you used the word NO? May I recommend that you use the phrase “tell me more”. If you have the pattern for saying NO to new projects that would stretch your skills set, why not say YES the next time and experience a break-through moment. If you find yourself wanting to say NO, why not say “not at this time” instead. Even better, why not accept the challenge and learn something new about yourself and your ability to step of your comfort zone?

Next time we’ll talk about the OPQRSTU’s of job search. Stay tuned!

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The ABC of Career Management for the New Year

Each New Year requires a review of your successes during the past 12-months along with an identification of those areas, which can use improvement. Below, you will find a list of SEVEN ABC’s to improve your career building blocks. They could be your foundation to a bright 2009!

• A Would any list of tips omit a fast check of your attitude toward your projects, your boss and the status of your career? I am sure you will agree that it is easy to identify bad attitude in others, however evaluating our own attitude is an entirely different matter. Take a few minutes and inventory your mind-set toward your career. Does it require a 3600 adjustment or would a 10 course correction improve your performance?
  
• B Are you one of those professionals who needs to bring balance to your life’s pursuits? Do you focus too much in one area of your life and need balance? Life Coaches will tell you that you need to have a balance of Career, Family/Friends/Relationships, Financial, Health/Fitness, Leisure, Philanthropic and Spiritual areas of your being. We are given seven days in a week with 24 hours in those days. Are we using that time wisely?
  
• C When doesn’t character matter? We all struggle with consistently doing the right thing at the right time. Many times our worst critic is ourselves. As we review our role in the coming year, it would be in our interest to evaluate any flaws that might creep into our lives and if necessary develop some character-building checkpoints. Then work on that area.
  
• D What one thing do you want to accomplish this year? Determination is one of the attributes that will get you there. Diligence and tenacity will see you through many of the rough and bumpy paths that you may find yourself traveling this year.
  
• E How long has it been since you conducted an experiment regarding new ways to accomplish the same task? Such an experiment can lead to improved performance. No doubt, the most beneficial result is it will better equip you to handle change. And I am sure you will agree that embracing change in our economic climate is a real asset.
  
• F What could a focused approach to your life and or life plan do for you? Minimize distractions so you can maintain focus with your projects, goals and plans. Most distractions are just background noise. Why not develop a pattern of staying focused on the people in your path and the projects at hand?
  
• G How do your personal and life goals fit into what you want to accomplish in 2009? Do you have a list of things that you want to accomplish in an overall life plan (review B)? Goals give us a vision of what we want to accomplish. You will be amazed at what you can accomplish when you drop into your mind’s eye that one thing that you want to achieve in 2009.

Next week well discuss the H I J K L M N ‘s job search.

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