Career Advice for 2009

Career Advice ’09

Time to Change. Relook your career.

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What’s Your Problem?

Are you stuck in a dead end job?Not being rewarded adequately in current jobFeeling dissatisfied!

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Know where to go, but don’t know how to reach

Be aware of your shortcomings. Try working on them. Understand your limitations. Overcome them.Need a perspective. Meet a coach. Outside perspectives often help in taking a relook at career.

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What are your Stumbling Blocks?

Self-limiting beliefsSocial intelligence skillsOr skills to help you succeed in a global economy.




Find Your Calling

Often if you’re 30+ you no longer feel passionate about your work.Life doesn’t seem to be meaningful anymore.Despite no pressure at work, it’s not very satisfying.




Time to Follow your Inner Calling

Maybe you want to join an NGO. Or start a home based business.Become an independent consultant in your domain.Or write a book. Think about it. And find your way.




Need a Sabbatical, Perhaps!

Sometimes the routine hurts you and makes life dull.Time to rejuvenate your life and career with a short break. Introspect and slow down the pace of life.Do yoga. Try entrepreneurship. Travel.




Do you Bring Home Work?

Prioritize and delegate work.Start early, stay late. But complete scheduled work.Step up speed. Seek supervisor help.




Manage your Relationships Well

Have a problem. Speak up.Find out where the problem lies. Fix it.See the good side of everybody.Don’t comment on shortcomings of colleagues.Tone down your anger. Dissolve your jealousy and selfishness


Generalist or Specialist

Specialize. Dig deeper into your domain.Your personality must complement the domain chosen.Core competence with ability to oversee related functions is the need.There’s always a crunch for specialists.Build competency doing short term courses.


Where’s Your Plan?

Assess your likes and dislikes, play to your strengths.Explore domains that suit your interests and skills.Commit your Career Goals in writing.Plan your Action for 2009.


Hold on to your Jobsfor dear life

Don’t look out now unless the current employer has indicated that you’re on the firing line.Better to relish what you have than look for greener pastures.Prepare to go the extra mileBe ready for pay cuts
