Americans make all kinds of New Year’s resolutions – to lose weight, to stop smoking, or spend more time with family and friends. However, one rarely hears anyone say, “I’m committed to improving my career situation this year.”

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New Year, New Career: The Power Plan for Career Success
in 2016
Americans make all kinds of New
Year’s resolutions – to lose weight, to
stop smoking, or spend more time
with family and friends. However,
one rarely hears anyone say,
“I’m committed to improving my
career situation this year.”
To encourage this sort of work-related
resolution, I have developed a simple
six-part “Power Plan” designed to help
people make the most of their job and
career in 2016.
1: PERFORM AN INTERNAL AUDIT. A comprehensive internal audit
combines an individual’s personal values, a list of adjectives outlining their
“ideal employer,” and a “perfect job description” that you write for yourself.
Then act on your preferences, and make the changes necessary to bring
these criteria into your career!
2: UPDATE YOUR “JOB SEEKER’S TOOL KIT.” Every job seeker needs
the core elements of an exceptional self-marketing portfolio. These include
written accomplishment stories, positioning statement and departure
statement, professional biography, list of references, testimonial comments,
letters of recommendation, and of course your resume!
3: NETWORKING – THE CORE OF YOUR SEARCH. Develop a networking
contact list, positioning statement (where you’ve been professionally), a
departure statement (what happened to your last job), list of targeted
companies, networking meeting agenda, and request for help (access to a
broader network and professional guidance – not a request for a job).
Schedule one-on-one networking meetings with “centers of influence,” and
attend group networking events. Become a committed collector of
professional contacts!

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4: BETTER INTERVIEWS GET BETTER OFFERS. Job seekers need to tell
the interviewer accurate, relevant accomplishment stories about job
performance and adding value. The interviewer needs to share the story of
their company, describe the position in question, and explain specifically how
they want you to fit into their organization. When you can skillfully
align your strengths and experiences with the interviewer’s needs and
problems, you will dramatically improve your odds of getting an offer!
5: SALARY NEGOTIATION – THE RULES OF THE GAME. Compensation is
negotiable, even in this challenging economy. Perform extensive salary
research and defer salary discussions until an offer seems imminent. Discuss
compensation only with the person who has the authority to negotiate the
salary and hire you. Commit to mastering “the rules of the game” – a game
that can actually be enjoyable as well as financially rewarding!
6: PERPETUAL CAREER MANAGEMENT. Keep all your success documents
up to date. Put time aside every week for active networking. Research and
be aware of the competition. Always offer to help people in your network.
Take leadership positions in professional associations.
Consistently build your visibility and credibility through writing and speaking.
Pursue additional education, training and certification when possible. Career
management never stops!
Despite the current economy, many people are moving up in their
organizations, finding excellent jobs and developing wonderful, new careers.
Those who are achieving success know how to “play the game” and are fully
prepared for every step of the process. Almost anyone can find career
success in 2016 by consistently executing the six-step “Power Plan” outlined
above.
How committed are you, and how strong is your New Year’s career
resolution?

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