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How to Practice Proactive Career Management
Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Time: 11:00 AM Pacific | 12:00 PM Mountain | 1:00 PM Central | 2:00 PM Eastern
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When I was growing up, there was never a question about whether or not I would go to college. The only question was, where? I was very fortunate to come from a family with the financial means to make this my reality.
However, not everyone has that same opportunity—and quite frankly, many don’t have the interest in college (or interest in taking on the debt required for it these days).
While I definitely believe a college degree can give you a leg up in the working world, not having a college degree is not necessarily a career killer. In fact, some of the most successful people I’ve met and worked with are degree-free.
Still, I’ll admit, there can be some hurdles to overcome when you’re working without a degree. But rest assured, they are overcome-able. If you don’t have a college degree and you’re wondering how to get ahead in your career without it, here are some things to consider.
Quick note: I am a career coach and trainer in the United States and my guidance follows the customs and standards of this country. It may not be equally applicable in other areas.
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I’ve encountered a number of counterproductive attitudes in the workplace, but one in particular really bothers me.
Too many people out there think they deserve career advancement for all the wrong reasons. For example, they believe they’re entitled to it because they’ve worked at the company for a certain number of years. Or, they think it’s justified because someone else just got promoted…and it’s only fair that they should as well.
This kind of approach easily leads to resentment because, in truth, these are not valid reasons. Career advancement is not a right. It’s not something you get just for showing up. It’s a privilege that has to be earned through your contributions. Further, it’s not enough for YOU to think you’ve earned it. You have to prove it to the decision-makers as well.
I’ve seen people earn promotions in incredibly short periods of time. I, myself, was promoted after 3 months at my last job!
I’ve also seen people remain stagnant for years, never earning advancement regardless of their tenure.
There are several factors that come into play here.
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As a career coach, one of my main roles is to help my clients develop the professional skills and abilities required to achieve their goals. It’s a process that takes time and planning, but I love helping people figure out what needs to be done, how to get started and how to stay on track.
Unfortunately, few people really know what it takes to create and implement a solid professional development plan. Truth me told, there are quite a few misconceptions around the topic. So I’d like to share three essential—and somewhat surprising—truths about the process to help you. [Read more…] about Your Professional Development Plan: 3 Surprising Truths
I often tell people I’m a firm believer in the power of goal setting. But I’ve come to realize that this statement oversimplifies the matter.
Goal setting, in and of itself, is certainly powerful. After all, if you don’t know where you want to go, you’ll probably end up somewhere…but whether or not that’s a place you want to be is anyone’s guess. I’m not willing to take that risk, so I set goals.
However, it goes far beyond that. It’s what I do with my goals that really matters. I’ve learned (through a lot of trial and error) that a goal set but left unattended is worthless.
Goals are like curious toddlers…if you don’t pay attention to them, they wander off. You have to give them constant love because that’s what they need and it’s what they deserve.
Over the years, I’ve studied this topic quite a bit. I’ve tested all kinds of strategies and figured out what really works. The truth is: There’s a predictable pattern when it comes to achieving your goals. If you do just a few key things, your chances of success increase exponentially!
Curious about what those things are? Join me for this month’s free webinar and you’ll find out.
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So, you’ve got goals. That’s great! But now comes the hard part—turning them into real, tangible results. The mere act of setting a goal doesn’t guarantee success. Without a strategy in place, it’s easy to lose focus and get distracted. Luckily, there’s a lot of research available that helps us understand how to stay on target, maintain motivation and avoid the common pitfalls that lead to unrealized goals. In this session, we’re talking all about goal execution!
As an attendee, you will learn…
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