December 28, 2023
10 tips for boosting your career before the new year.
Why wait until Jan. 1 to start working toward your career goals for the New Year? Although there are only a few days left in 2023, there are several things you can do today to jumpstart your career in 2024. Here are 10 career-boosting steps you can take before New Year’s Eve.
Make a list of your top 10 professional accomplishments from the past year. You can incorporate these “wins” into your résumé the next time you spruce it up–employers love seeing descriptions of “accomplishments as opposed to “duties.
By celebrating others’ “wins, you’ll reinforce the belief that you’re a positive, encouraging person—two qualities on every employer’s wish list!
Order beautiful new business cards. And then, when that’s set, think about revamping your personal website.
Don’t just delete old emails and archive others. Take the next step and unsubscribe from mailing lists that waste your time.
Think of a colleague, manager, or mentor who helped or inspired you this past year, and let that person know you’re grateful for their assistance or inspiration. Sure, you could use email. But it would be better to use pen and paper. A handwritten note is a simple, classy way to make people feel special–and strengthen your professional network.
More specifically, read these 43 tips. They will only get you closer to getting that job you want. So, tweak your résumé accordingly, or don’t be afraid to start over from scratch instead of building on one you’ve had for years.
Find a beautiful new template among one of these 275 free templates and go forward with confidence as you send it out. (After tailoring it for each job, of course.)
If you’re feeling stuck or don’t know where to begin, it might be worth it to pay an expert or hire a coach to get you past your obstacle.
Your résumé is only doing the first part of the talking. The interview step is hugely important and not one that you can risk blowing. Prepare in advance by running through these common questions, and you’ll likely ace it.
Need some style inspiration, ladies? Or gentlemen? Make sure to purchase items that are both professional and industry-appropriate.
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