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October, 2008

Make the Most of Your Current Job

In this Issue:

    MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR CURRENT JOB MAY BE THE SMARTEST CAREER MOVE

MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR CURRENT JOB MAY BE THE SMARTEST CAREER MOVE


Without compelling reasons to the contrary, now is probably not a good time to leave your current job. This does not mean you need to be stationary or become stagnant in your job. Use the tools at your disposal to become the most valuable player on the team.

Following are suggestions for becoming a valued employee, receiving promotions, and preparing for even better future employment:

  • Get marketable experience by volunteering. Illinois workNet External link opens in a new windowoffers advice and suggestion on volunteering.

  • A large majority of businesses pay for employee education which benefits the company. Salary.com External link opens in a new window discusses how both you and your company can benefit from such an arrangement. Illinois workNet External link opens in a new window provides information and links to all educational opportunities available in Illinois.

  • Follow a healthy lifestyle to help avoid absences and to help maintain your energy level.

  • Network with your colleagues and with counterparts in other businesses. This puts you in the position to “be in the know” and to find future employment, should that be necessary. About.com, External link opens in a new window WomensMedia.com External link opens in a new window , and it.toolbox.com External link opens in a new window discuss the usefulness and process of networking.

  • Talk to your boss about what you can do to further your career. Listen to the advice and follow suggestions. CareerBuilder.com External link opens in a new window and Careerbright.com External link opens in a new window provide suggestions for talking to your boss.





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