Your past cannot be changed, but you can change tomorrow by your actions today
To have the career you want, you have to design and initiate your own path. In the past, on-the-job training was a popular means of creating the perfect employee. Businesses had the time and resources to teach workers what they needed to know, in order to develop a career with their company. Today, as companies are downsizing and restructuring to remain competitive, career-minded individuals must be that much better than others vying for the same position; and, they must be prepared to hit the ground running. You have to go after the job you want.
Career Tips
While career guidance is beneficial, the ultimate decisions are up to you. A career is more than simply a job. It's not flipping burgers at the local fast food restaurant, until something better comes along. A career is a lifelong pursuit of professional success. It helps define who you are, and where your values lie. It gives your life purpose and meaning. It also happens to provide a paycheck.
If you really want a career, and not just a job, here are some suggestions to help facilitate your success:
* Know your personal and professional goals * Keep a portfolio of your best work * Keep track of your successes * Commit to lifelong learning * Invest time and money in developing your career * Establish an advisory board * Find a mentor * Network
You can't sit back and wait for your career to tack off. If you want to be a leader in your chosen occupation, you need to make your success happen.
In short, career management is not a job you can outsource. You need to manage yourself for the career you want.
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