In order to improve your career, you have to put some work in. It is not just going to come to you without hard work and focus. You need to be intentional and have a plan. Think about a couple of people that you admire. Do you think they got to where they are without work? No! Get started today by working on some of the things listed below. You will definitely see progress if you take the first step. DO YOU REALLY WANT TO IMPROVE?

 

READ A BOOK

REACH OUT TO AN INFLUENCER

UPDATE YOUR RESUME

CREATE A PORTFOLIO

NETWORK IN DIFFERENT CAREER FIELDS

ATTEND EVENTS

ASK FOR TESTIMONIALS

TAKE A CLASS

SETUP GOOGLE ALERTS FOR AREA OF INTEREST

SEND THANK YOU NOTE

ASK FOR AN INTRODUCTION

CREATE A CAREER STRATEGY PLAN

WATCH TED TALKS

READ BUSINESS OR INDUSTRY BLOGS

GET PUBLISHED

MEET WITH RECRUITERS

UPDATE YOUR LINKEDIN PROFILE

JOIN AN ASSOCIATION

START A SIDE GIG

UPDATE YOUR PROFESSIONAL WARDROBE

DEVELOP YOUR PERSONAL BRAND

HIRE A CAREER COACH