Career Planning is one of those essential business activities that we all do – whether we realize it or not. Do you have clear career aspirations and career development objectives to help you control of your career destiny? Or are you a passive participate in your career journey? The reality is that you may not be in control of your next job. We live in a world with regular reorganizations, layoffs, and internal politics. That’s okay!
Career readiness means that you recognize what you can and can’t control, compare a career vs job and plan for career growth over time. As a career woman, spending time career planning will ensure you know how to write a current resume, have solid interviewing skills, know your worth and are better than average at negotiation.
A case study plus four easy professional networking tips that are effective, natural to our personalities (even for introverts!), applicable to both daily life and business.
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