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	<title>Career Development: What You Can Do To Further Your Career</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Just about everyone wants to advance in his or her chosen vocation. No one wants to simply stay put; everyone wants to get somewhere else. But few people really know how to make their own advancement happen. Career development is not very complex &ndash; which is not to say that it is easy to accomplish. On the contrary, it requires a tremendous amount of discipline to be able to maximize the resources available to you, i.e., your time, money, and energy. However, once you have mastered the skill of using what you have to the fullest, you will be well on your way to personal growth and career advancement. Here are a few things you can do in your quest for career development: Read extensively. In many fields, reading is one of the best things you can do to educate yourself. An oft-quoted study shows that Americans on average read one book each year after graduation. Obviously, in a rapidly changing world, one book a year is not enough. If you expect to get anywhere in the world, you will do your share of study and research, if only in the subject area which apply to your line of work. A large number of self-development professionals say that anyone who aspires to be a leader in their industry must read for at least thirty minutes a day. After all, they say, reading is to the mind as exercise is to the body. By keeping your mind sharp and by staying abreast of the developments in your field, you will have a decided advantage over those who simply do not bother. Provide what is required. Whether you work for a firm or operate your own business, a fundamental principle is to give your customers what they want. If you are an employee, &ldquo;giving the customers what they want&rdquo; is really giving your boss what he wants, in terms of work productivity. If you operate a business, the principle requires no further explanation. Always try to find out what is expected of you, and what people want to receive from you. As a business owner, this will mean conducting market research. As an employee, this will mean making a study of your company and finding the area where your unique skills are certain to have an effect. Go the extra mile. Napoleon Hill, the famous self-help author, advised everyone to &ldquo;go the extra mile&rdquo; in everything that they do. According to Hill, when you spend an hour doing something you don&rsquo;t have to do for the benefit of someone else, that one hour can be worth more than the rest of your day. Over time, a policy of going the extra mile will provide you untold benefits, and will do wonders for your career development.]]></description>
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	<title>Career Testing - Guidelines For Taking Career Tests</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 22:06:15 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Career testing has become a very popular way of &quot;discovering ourselves&quot; and our abilities. However, many people tend to accept their test results as the absolute gospel truth about themselves and their occupations. This in a way can be a very dangerous assumption and especially for individuals who are desperately seeking some direction in life. My advice to this is that, even though it may be what you want to hear, you need to be somewhat cautious of your test results. The truth is, that no matter how glorified and 99.99 percent certified, these tests can be somewhat abstract and generalized. It doesn't matter how good a test is or how good the developer says it is, career tests, career quizzes, and personality tests are not always the absolute gospel truth. So here are a few guidelines to keep in mind when taking a career or personality test. 1) No test is 100% accurate. Independent studies have proven that even the most glorified tests can be as much as 25 percent inaccurate. 2) Test results can vary. Yes, even the results from the same test taken by the same person at different times can change. Your mood and frame of mind can influence your test results from day to day and even just one different answer can mean completely different results. It's so important to give questions a lot of thought and be totally honest with your answers. 3) Take more than one test. Since no test is completely accurate and results can vary, it is so important to take more than one test. In this way you can compare results to get an accurate assessment of matching results. You'll be able to eliminate mistakes by averaging matching results. 4) Not the end result. Always remember that career testing is only the beginning of your career planning process. It's not the end result. You simply now have something to work with. 5) Be true to yourself. Give your results some serious thought. Do some deep soul searching and trust your intuition. You'll know if the results are totally wrong for you. If you're reading one thing and it doesn't feel right, don't go running off in the wrong direction just because the test results &quot;said so&quot;. If you still don't get it, you may need to seek additional advice from a career coach or career counselor. There's nothing wrong with asking for help. And I honestly recommend that you do so. I hope this helps.]]></description>
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	<title>Career Coaching: How to Find the Career You Were Born To Do</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 22:05:41 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[A national consumer employment survey conducted by Harris Interactive reveals 84% of U.S. workers are still searching for their dream jobs, announced by CareerBuilder.com on January 25, 2007. &ldquo;What defines a dream job is surprisingly reminiscent of childhood wishes for many workers. Workers said they want to enjoy their work experience, apply their talents and feel like they&rsquo;re making an impact. Having fun at work was the most important attribute of a dream job for 39% of workers, which heavily outweighed the 12% who said salary was most important.&rdquo; said Richard Castellini, Vice President, Consumer Marketing at CareerBuilder.com. What is your dream job ? We have all been born with unique gifts and talents, but most of us have not been encouraged to find, explore, develop or express those qualities. Consequently most of us have found ourselves in jobs which do not allow us express who we really are. The first step to take in starting to find your dream job involves identifying your unique strengths, gifts and talents, what you are passionate about and where you can make a difference. If you're tired all the time, you don't want to get out of bed in the morning, you are not interested in what you are doing, you can't concentrate at work anymore, you might need to consider a job or career change. Start by answering the following &ldquo;self-analysis&rdquo; questions to provoke thinking and to begin your journey towards purpose, fulfillment and meaning. Find a quiet place where you won't be disturbed. Relax your body and mind. Take as much time as you need to write down your answers. Remove all limits and allow yourself to dream about the career you were born to do. 1. What work would you love to do if you had all the money, time and resources you needed already, or if all jobs paid the same? 2. What inspires you ? What do you most enjoy about life ? 3. What are your values ? Which values do you want to express through your work ? 4. What comes natural and easy to you? What do you do without struggle ? 5. What are your strengths, talents and gifts? What are your natural abilities? Write them down and spend some time reflecting on your answer. Then ask your friends and family members to answer this question for you. What is their perception of your skills and abilities? What do they think you are good at? Ask them what they see is a gift that you bring to the world. Sometimes others can help us see what we may not see. 6. What is missing from your work now ? What was missing from your previous jobs ? Is there anything you wanted to do, but have held back for some reason? Take as much time as you need to evaluate yourself using these questions until you are satisfied with your answers which will give you some valuable information about your career direction. Confucius said, &quot;Find a job you enjoy, and you'll never work a day in your life.&quot; Don't wait until tomorrow to identify your dream job. Take action today !]]></description>
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	<title>Career Education: How It Can Propel Your Career Forward</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 22:04:50 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Ongoing career education is something that can help separate from you other job searchers and in some cases might help to win you the job. As a recruiter, I have worked with companies who won&rsquo;t hire people without a university degree. In some cases, they specify the type of degree needed but in other cases, the company doesn&rsquo;t care what the degree is in as long as you have one. In other words, a lack of education can cost you. And you might not even realize it if the company doesn&rsquo;t publicly admit this policy but simply lets their recruiters know about this particular form of screening. When planning your career, education can certainly have an impact on your success or lack thereof. Here are some ideas regarding various levels of education that might help to determine your long-term success in the workplace. University/College Career Education As mentioned above, some companies you apply to might require a Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or college diploma and some might not even tell you up front that this is the reason you are being rejected. If you haven&rsquo;t achieved this level of education and feel like it&rsquo;s holding you back, you can do something about it. If you have a job, furthering your education through evening classes or online university training can be difficult to balance but it can be done. The long-term positive impact on your career can really make it worthwhile, too. Post Graduate Career Education If you have already have a university or college-level education, you might find that a further level of education can help take to a much higher level. Not only can a Masters degree or PhD level take you to a higher level of compensation &ndash; depending on your industry and existing level of experience of course &ndash; it can also help to project you to more senior positions that might otherwise be unattainable. If only getting such a degree was as easy as writing about it&hellip;Certainly, attaining a Masters or PhD level degree requires a special kind of person, a dedicated career-minded individual who no doubt clearly sees the value of education. OK, let&rsquo;s say that anything related to degrees or diplomas is just not an option for you. There are still plenty of great career education options you can look at: Industry-Specific Career Education A good example of industry education is the various platform-specific designations that Information Technology professionals can attain in areas such as computer networking, routers, wireless and Internet technologies. Often these designations will not only separate you from candidates who don&rsquo;t hold a designation, it might be a requirement for actually applying for some jobs. Other examples of people who hold industry-specific designations are registered nurses and certified trainers. Skills Training Career Education There are a number of options you might consider such as computer training, presentation skills training, project management training, financial management training and assertiveness training just to name a few. If you can think of something about yourself that you&rsquo;d like to improve, you can probably quickly find a course or some sort of training to take. Plus, taking training courses &ndash; especially if your employer pays for it &ndash; is a great way to keep active and network with others who might help your career. Second Language Career Education Getting a second (or third!) language under your belt can really make a difference in your career especially in the eyes of firms who look favorably at multilingual job candidates. If you work for a multinational corporation, a second or third language might open up job opportunities with this or other companies who operate globally. Often bilingual job candidates can be worth their weight in gold to a company. During your career, education can often help to take your farther than you would otherwise have gone had you not achieved this level. As the above lists show, there are many options you can pursue to continue your education at any stage of your career. Carl Mueller is an Internet entrepreneur and professional recruiter. Carl has helped many job searchers find their dream career and would like to help clear up some of the job search myths that exist while helping job searchers avoid common job search mistakes that cost them jobs.]]></description>
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