Career Management
| "You must be prepared to live in an uncertain world, where the only certainty is you - your skills, your flexibility, your capacity
to adapt to change." Janis Foord Kirk |
Once you find a job and are pursuing a career, it is natural not to think too much about the future. People mostly believe that they have secure jobs and do not have to worry about managing their career. Instead, with today's world of global competition and a networked economy, it is essential to define your aspirations, develop career goals, and create effective career strategies.
The first step in managing your career is identifying career preferences. Are you satisfied with your current field of work? Do you wish to earn more money or do you wish to reduce the stress caused by your current job? Do you plan to go back to school and further your education? Do you plan to change your career to something you are more passionate about? This may lead you to start looking into different careers that could better suit your professional goals or personal lifestyle.
Once you begin on your career path, it is important to continually renew yourself and your career focus. As Stephen Covey described it in his "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People", you must contnually sharpen the saw. Take the time to continually evaluate your career to ensure that it is on track with your career preferences and passions in life.