Career Management Tips
A rewarding career doesn’t just happen. You have to keep working at it. To be successful, use these tips. If things get hard, stay positive.
| Career Management Tips |
| Stay current in your chosen career field. Join and be active in professional and trade associations. Use these groups to see industry trends and to add to your network. |
| Lifelong learning is important. Think about short-term training options. Go to the workshops and trainings that your employer offers. |
| Be aware of how changes in your personal life affect your career and visa versa. |
| Know your personal and work values. Develop a sense of purpose. |
| Look over and update your career and personal goals every few years. Also review your goals when big, life-changing events happen. |
| If you need to, you can revisit the steps of this career plan in any order. |
| You can work on more than one step at the same time. |
Do you have a good attitude toward your work?
- Ask questions and ask for help when you need it. Accept constructive criticism.
- If you make a mistake, admit it and find out how to fix it.
- Before you look for a promotion or a new job, learn all that you can in your present job.
- When you get a performance review, use it to learn how you can do your job better.
