Career Planning
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Career planning is the process of intentionally setting career goals and determining how best to follow them. You can let your career be in the control of others, or you can take control via career planning. Find out how.
By Nikki Granner
6 Questions to Determine if You Should Work for Yourself
The fastest-growing segment of the U.S. workforce today is the independent professional -- freelancers, contractors, free agents, independent contractors, or self-employed people. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in the United States 25 million people work for themselves -- that's one in every five Americans.
(Added: 26-Jan-2004 Hits: 393)
By NA
Career planning for is about more than just looking for a job—it's about looking at your life and deciding how you want to live it; it is how work will help you do that. Effective career planning can help you out of feeling powerlessness, it can give you a strong foundation for making choices, and help you appreciate yourself and your abilities more. Here's what you need to do to put together an effective career plan
(Added: 25-Nov-2003 Hits: 484)
By Marshall Loeb
Many people think that hopping from one job to another in rapid succession is a sure way to the top. But it can have hidden consequences. Learn what they are so that your success in the marketplace is not limited in any way.
(Added: 6-Apr-2006 Hits: 542)
By Scott Allen
A mentor will become not only your advisor, but your friend and confidante. That doesn't happen instantly—building trust and personal interest takes time. You set the tone at the outset of the relationship by demonstrating your commitment to the process.
(Added: 15-Feb-2006 Hits: 275)
By Kristin Taliaferro
Do you have any advice on making New Year's resolutions? I keep setting the same one year after year: Get a new job! Yet, I never seem to make any changes. How can I motivate myself to finally change jobs next year and set goals that excite me?
(Added: 26-Jan-2004 Hits: 823)
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