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The First Step...Self Esteem & Confidence
The first step toward career success is being in the right frame of mind. You must believe it in order to achieve it. Since the power of positive thinking can propel your career forward in any direction you dream, you must begin your journey by promising to be optimistic and believing in your own ability to reach beyond your current situation.
Close your eyes and picture the next step. Whether you define success as an entry-level professional in a new field or the first female CEO of your corporation, it won't happen until you imagine it. Think of the most successful people you've ever heard of. From local business owners to corporate executives, more than likely they spent years dreaming and plotting and planting the right seeds to make their ideas a reality. So start dreaming about your own professional destination. What does success mean to you? What do you want to do and where do you want to be?
Brush Up Your Office Skills with Free Tutorials
Many times when applying for administrative positions, you'll be asked to take a test to certify your skill level in various Microsoft Office programs. Free online tests and tutorials can help you refresh your skills.
Things to Do Before You Create a Resume
In today's economy you need to aggressively market yourself to hiring managers and the people who influence them. Start by doing an honest assessment of your efforts to determine if you're doing everything you possibly can.
Career Visualization
Learn about a fun way to help visualize your career and personal goals.
Positive Energy and Self-Promotion
We know that looking for a job is hard – most of all on your self-esteem. But don't let yourself get depressed: there is light at the end of the tunnel! Here's how to keep your spirits up if the job hunt starts to get you down, and how to use that positive energy to market your special talents.
Create Your Digital Identity
Search engines have enabled all of us to become "private eyes" with the simple click of a mouse. In terms of your career advancement this can be a deal maker or breaker. Learn how to clean up your digital dirt and several smart things you can do to enhance your digital identity.
Find Great References
It is inevitable that at some point in your search you will be asked for references, and when you are, you'll want to be sure you have a great group of advocates who are prepared with answers that will help rather than hinder your chances at landing the position.