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How to Further your Career

How to Further Your Career

Whether you are trying to climb the corporate ladder or take on more responsibility at your current role, you need to develop a plan to advance your career. Developing career goals is important, but creating resolutions is a good way to keep inspired to strive for your dreams. Resolving to reach your career goals is the easiest way to stay motivated. To help you make a few good decisions, here are few things you could do to advance your career further.

#1: Set Career Goals

In establishing goals, one should not just be focused on success. Instead, one should define what success means to them. The ultimate success for someone may be a step toward achieving bigger goals for someone else. Having a clear idea of what you want to accomplish from your career will assist you in making decisions that will assist you in achieving it and keep you on track

#2: Build Your Network

The benefits of networking include improving your skill set, staying current with the latest trends in your industry, checking in on job openings, meeting prospective mentors, partners, and clients, and getting access to necessary resources to help develop your career. Your career also advances, and more job opportunities are available as a result of networking. A broader network of contacts opens doors to new positions, career advancements, and personal development. 

#3: Get A Career Coach.

IAn experienced career coach can help you find a new job, enhance your leadership skills, and achieve a healthier work-life balance. As you progress in your career, your coach will check in to ensure your goals are met, motivate you, and monitor how you are doing.  Coaches work closely with clients at every level to help them land the jobs they desire, but the relationship often doesn’t stop there. A lot of professionals keep in contact with their coaches to get career advice when they need it. The ability to use this skill for career development and satisfaction has proven valuable in the past.

#4: Maintain A Blog

Having a blog will increase your online presence and provide you with an efficient method of promoting your business You can be found quickly with search engines like Google. Imagine a recruiter discovering your blog while searching online for you, and that demonstrates your knowledge of the industry. Surely this is better than looking for your Instagram account just to see all your vacation photos.  It can make all the difference to include your personal blog. As a result, your application is stronger thanks to additional information about yourself 

#5: Getting Involved

Attending events will give you the opportunity to meet people who can help you advance in your career. Create your own event series to meet key executives and other influential speakers if you want to demonstrate more leadership. The service you provide in the community not only changes who you are as a person. Additionally, you may be introduced to new, perhaps more morally sound, career paths. Volunteering in your community can also serve your professional interests, as well as the communities you serve.

#6:Professional Development

Investing in professional development will boost your credibility and boost your confidence. Various professional development activities such as workshops, conferences, and other networking events offer professionals the chance to expand their networks and meet other professionals around their industry that may be able to assist them with their career development and future opportunities.  

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Hi, I am Ruth McCrackin!

 Your Career & Success Strategist Coach with well over 11 years of experience working hand in hand with Human Resources and Business Partners in achieving company goals and mission. It is my wish for high achievers to getting their high-end position in attracting their dreams and passion. Avoid the loop holes of missing great opportunities by applying job search strategies, LinkedIn Branding, storytelling, and much more to up level your career and lifestyle. Start Your Transformation Now!

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8 Ways To Be More Professional

8 Ways To Be More Professional

Whether you’re in high school, college, or your career, you’re going to have encounters where professionalism is a big deal. When you’re interacting with people, you want to show that you mean business! We all know the basics of professionalism – proper dress, behavior, conversation – but I like to take it up a notch and really wow people. Below, I’ve listed 8 ways to be more professional. This will help you increase your overall level of professionalism in jobs, interviews, networking, and many more situations.

#1: SEND A THANK YOU AFTER AN INTERVIEW.

Some people will tell you a handwritten note is best, but I find that an email is more practical and timely. A thank you is a thank you, so just make sure you’re letting the interviewer know that you appreciate the time and effort they took to speak with you using whichever method you prefer.

#2: ADD A PERSONAL NOTE TO LINKEDIN REQUESTS.

If you’re requesting someone you don’t personally know or you may have only spoken with them once or twice, add a little note explaining why you’d like to connect with them. Provide some background so people aren’t seeing it as a request from someone they don’t know and they’ll be more likely to connect with you.

#3: FOLLOW UP WITH AN EMAIL AFTER YOU SET UP A MEETING ON THE PHONE OR IN PERSON.

If you call someone to schedule any type of meeting or speak with someone about meeting up, send an email shortly after that includes all of the relevant details of the meeting. Having the details in writing is the best way to avoid any mix-ups and it serves as a reminder for both parties.

#4: WHEN VOLUNTEERING, STAY BUSY!

You don’t want to be seen not doing anything, sitting around on your phone when you’re supposed to be volunteering. Actively help throughout your assigned time and if you find yourself idle, ask around and see if there’s anything you can do.

#5: RESPOND TO EMAILS AND PHONE CALLS.

It doesn’t matter how important you might be, it’s rude and disrespectful to not respond to serious emails and phone calls. Even if it’s about a job offer you don’t want, get in touch with them and let them know that you aren’t interested so they aren’t waiting around.

#6: DON’T TALK ABOUT COWORKERS WITH OTHER COWORKERS AT WORK.

You might think y’all are best friends, but gossiping and dissing other employees sheds a bad light on you. Keep your personal opinions to yourself or talk about them outside of work, in a social setting, if you feel so inclined.

#7: YOU CATCH MORE FLIES WITH HONEY.

A lot of people don’t seem to believe kindness and professionalism mix, but remember to stay human. You don’t always have to be super serious. Being nice will take you a long way, but don’t forget the situation and setting by getting too comfortable.

#8: HAVE A DECENT PROFILE PICTURE ON YOUR LINKEDIN AND SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS.

Realistically, people you’re networking with and interacting with on a professional level are going to look you up on something. Make sure your profile picture is a nice photo of you so they’re able to recognize your page or get an idea of what you look like if they’re searching prior to an interview. You can read this past post about 5 Easy Ways to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Stand Out.

Hope you enjoyed these 8 Ways To Be More Professional! Don’t forget you can catch up with me in the link below.

If you want to learn more go and Book a Free Call Here!

Hi, I am Ruth McCrackin!

 Your Career & Success Strategist Coach with well over 11 years of experience working hand in hand with Human Resources and Business Partners in achieving company goals and mission. It is my wish for high achievers to getting their high-end position in attracting their dreams and passion. Avoid the loop holes of missing great opportunities by applying job search strategies, LinkedIn Branding, storytelling, and much more to up level your career and lifestyle. Start Your Transformation Now!