| In this time of fast-changing workplace, | | | | For example: "I enjoy arranging with |
| employees need the skills and competencies to | | | | international suppliers for buying raw |
| ensure future success, and to manage new work | | | | materials", or "I enjoy talking to customers |
| and life realities. Organizations need | | | | on the phone". |
| flexible employees, who can effectively | | | | |
| manage change and adapt to new organizational | | | | After that, you will have a clearer picture |
| directions. The key to achieving these goals, | | | | of what parts of your current job you really |
| for both the individual and the organization, | | | | enjoy. It may help guide you to determine |
| is a career plan. It is, perhaps, the most | | | | your goal. |
| important document you will ever write. | | | | |
| | | | Once you get associated with a goal in common |
| Knowing what you want is the key to getting | | | | with another business or a type of skill you |
| it. So start by asking yourself some tough, | | | | really enjoy, you will be surprised how |
| fundamental questions, and answering them | | | | quickly time will pass and you will no longer |
| honestly. | | | | ponder what job track to take - whether |
| | | | technical, managerial, or sales, that best |
| 1.What is important to me and what am I | | | | suits you. |
| getting today? | | | | |
| | | | Remember that a managerial track will require |
| 2.What do I like about my current position? | | | | leadership skills plus some good training in |
| | | | business, the law, or accounting. A sales |
| 3.What do I dislike about my current role? | | | | position will require very strong people |
| | | | skills. |
| 4.What career development opportunities are | | | | |
| there in my current organization? | | | | Of course upgrading a specific skill can be |
| | | | as simple as getting a friend to show you |
| 5.What types of organizations need what I can | | | | how, or as complicated as taking a number of |
| offer, and how to qualify for suitable | | | | courses. |
| learning and work opportunities? | | | | |
| | | | The earlier you start planning, the easier it |
| Try another proven method for two weeks on | | | | will be to get what you want. |
| daily basis, by writing down a statement | | | | |
| about something you really enjoy in your job. | | | | To your future success! |