Career Management Secrets book [2010] excerpts

 Hello Everyone !!

Carolyn Boyes’ Career Management (Secrets) is a concise guide published in 2010 that focuses on practical strategies for building and managing your career. It’s part of the Collins “Secrets” series, designed to give quick, actionable insights.

1. Take Control :

  • Use the STAR format to write down your achievements and work out what you do well, by S (Situation), T (Task given), A (Action taken), R (Result achieved)
  • The 3-Ps -- Passion, purpose, principles
  • Make your own 360 degrees report
2. Be Visionary :
  • Write down all the job options you have ever considered and rank them in order of desirability
  • Think about skills and knowledge you enjoy using
  • Visualise your ideal day in detail
  • Design your perfect environment
  • Consider lesses and mores
  • Make achievable goals through SMART techniques Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timed
  • Step forth
  • Commit 100%
  • Find a role model
3. Market Yourself :
  • Brand yourself
  • Leave a lasting impression
  • Have an elevator pitch
  • Act as "if"
  • Maintain a broad network of professionals
  • Create a buzz
  • Link-in for luck
  • Be visible inside your company
  • Write it well
4. Keep Career Records :
  • Keep a running record of achievements
  • Look at the gaps to fill
  • Make it a regular assessment -- any new skills gained, any projects completed, results achieved for company etc.
  • Include achievements outside of work
  • Be specific - note down dates, people involved and any commendations or positive comments received
  • Align yourself with your organisation
  • Always deliver
  • Be positive
  • Update your CV
5. Strike a Balance :
  • Know your priorities
  • Get ready for risk
  • Do it your way
  • Be a career juggler
  • Trust your instinct
6. Change your Career :
  • Be flexible
  • Open up your options
  • Plan your campaign
  • Keep research records
  • Prepare for interviews
  • Be memorable and likeable
  • Know your fit
  • Get ready for green
7. Go it Alone :
  • Have a passion and a plan
  • Be a detail person
  • Fix your fee
  • Be on the web
  • Count your cash
  • Define your target market
  • Be great with people
  • Have a contract
  • Be resilient and persistent

Thank you for Reading !!   

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