Creating the Career You Want – Tip #12

Creating the Career You Want – Tip #12

When someone asks you about your goals, do you immediately think about the long term – 10, 20, or even 30 years from now? Or do your thoughts promptly go to what you are trying to accomplish in the short term – this month, or this year? Either approach can...
Creating the Career You Want – Tip #11

Creating the Career You Want – Tip #11

What are your strengths? What sets you apart? What is it that you can do better, faster or more easily than other people? Is it your ability to motivate a team? Your knack for seeing solutions and possibilities? Your skill with a program or type of analysis? Is there...
Creating the Career You Want – Tip #10

Creating the Career You Want – Tip #10

Do you feel lucky? Do you expect to see opportunity around every corner? If you do, then you are more likely to recognize and seize the opportunities around you. I have a friend who bemoans the fact that she can drive all over town looking for a parking space and find...
Creating the Career You Want – Tip #9

Creating the Career You Want – Tip #9

Are you wrestling with a never-ending to-do list? When you’re out with friends or at home with your family, are you able to enjoy the moment or is your unfinished to-do list making you feel guilty about not working? Are you in the habit of creating a “master list” of...
Creating the Career You Want – Tip #8

Creating the Career You Want – Tip #8

If you want to build muscle, you have to work out. The same is true if you want to develop your skills. It’s going to take work, and it might be a little painful at times – especially when it pushes you outside of your comfort zone. But, with time and effort,...
Creating the Career You Want – Tip #7

Creating the Career You Want – Tip #7

How often do you judge a book by its cover, or a person by their clothes? We may not like to admit it, but we are all guilty – to some extent – of basing our opinions on outward appearances. It’s human nature to take one look at a person and make quick...