New Year's Job Resolutions

2019 has just begun, and already reminders surface that the millions of Americans who set New Year’s resolutions fail to meet them. CareerCast.com summarized this topic nicely in its career guidance article – New Year’s Job Resolution.

It's true that a resolution made on New Year’s Eve rarely lasts long. To avoid failure strive for goals instead of resolutions. If your goals for example include career advancement skills, or specific improvements in your working life, preparation is key to avoiding failure. Important is also having clearly defined goals. Here are some examples and how to best approach them:

Goal: Pay Increases

The steady decline in unemployment for the past years should lead to salary growth. The current seekers' market means 2019 is an ideal time to approach your employer about a raise. But the process isn't as simple as marching into her or his office with a demand. Read more

Goal: Finding a New Employer

If you are in fact ready to leave your current employer, consider writing out exactly what you want from a new employer. The job-search process can be overwhelming, in part because different companies can have entirely different demands and expectations of the same job title. Read more

Goal: Switching Careers

Perhaps 2019 is the year you move into a new job. Either your current career is antiquated, or you just have passions and purpose you had not previously pursued. Read more

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