You can continue to stress out about job security and how you might be the next one fired, how you will make this month’s and next month’s mortgage payment, and any hope of living the dream life…

…Or…

You can start towards the path to true financial wealth…

Start by changing what it is you do in your current business or your line of work. And, if you’re like many business professionals that are not satisfied with their current business or line of work, then perhaps it’s time for expiration and to move on to something new. Don’t live your life being unhappy and miserable. Find something that you will enjoy.

Determine ways that you can accelerate your career. Despite the current economy, you are in charge of your destiny and how much you make, not them! Review what you are doing today and how you can be of better service. Brainstorm for about one hour per day on what you can improve on and write them down.

Implement every single idea you come up with. Make sure to give your idea a good amount of time before you give up on it. Only then, should you move on to the next idea.

Set a goal to increase your income by 10% of what you made the previous year. Plan this out for five years. You will be amazed that reaching that 10% increase won’t be very difficult to achieve after all.

Get yourself into this mindset and stop thinking of what you do as your job. In other words, quit your day job and start treating your job like you’re the CEO of the company.

Be in charge of your profession and watch your income rise despite all the naysayers.

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Should you rely completely on advertising to look for jobs? Advertising can get expensive for employers if they continually had to post for openings. In large companies, the turnover rate can be high with retirement, relocation, illnesses, etc. With those kinds of vacancies companies could conceivably expect to run a continuous employment spot in the newspaper. This could take a big bite out of their budget.

To avoid this many recruiters will turn to their employees for possible transfers between positions. Many offer cash as an incentive for recommendations from their employees (this is where networking comes in handy). Word of mouth is often a good way for companies to get people interested. In short, they’re looking for other, cheaper ways to draw in potential employees. If you sit back and wait for something to show up in the newspaper, you would be missing out on some incredible opportunities. Set goals for yourself by continuously checking the Internet as well as checking local advertising.

The Internet is a huge resource for job listings. Due to the expense of taking out ads in newspapers, many companies have turned to the Internet for help in filling vacant job positions. Most companies have their own websites, and this is an excellent place to check for possible job openings. If you have certain companies or specific occupations in mind then seek out their websites. Make them your favorites so you can check them every single day. Send an electronic resume to all the places that you would like to work. If you have a specific talent or education that you wish to utilize in employment then seek out Internet groups where people gather for that specific purpose. Listening and interacting with others that have the same goals as yours can open up many opportunities. Check out organizations such as the local Chamber of Commerce to find possible opportunities from local companies.

There are many career websites that you can visit to find opportunities. Learning how to use the Internet effectively will give you access to a huge hidden job market and increase your odds in finding that perfect job you are looking for.

Many of the top jobs are not advertised and this makes it important to brush up on your networking skills. The bigger your network, the more chance you have of being told about a job or your next career move. these unadvertised jobs can often be the key to your success.

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Many people start out on their career journey at the age of 22 right out of college. And with the average retirement age at 65 what a long journey it will be. Most of us start out to just find a job that will allow us to become independent. At some point down the line something clicks and we come to the realization that what we really desire is a meaningful and promising career with all the rewards to match. Unfortunately obtaining this promising career takes more than just desire. We actually have to navigate this road often asking the question of which way to turn next. While the road along this journey may be rocky and a bit scary, making the conscious decision to strive for excellence is a good place to start. With that being said there are a few keys to achieving career excellence.

Have a vision

Don’t make it hard on yourself have a vision of where you want to go and find out the steps it takes to get there. If you want to run your department one day, you’ll want to know what roles or special projects you need under your belt that will qualify you for the position. A good resource for this is to build relationships with your peers who can help define those necessary steps. Your company’s training and development director can also be a great resource. On the road to excellence you have to take the pivotal jobs and not be intimidated by the time it takes to go through the each role and make your mark.

Go the Extra Mile

Start by striving for excellence and then go the extra mile. Do what others won’t do and set goals that others might consider hard to reach. Show your initiative by sizing up the situation, anticipating what needs to be done and then move forward to do it without being asked. This is a sure way to get noticed. You’ll see those coveted projects and tasks start to come your way making your career path easier to navigate.

Find a Mentor

Be open to finding a mentor within your organization that can share a different perspective on navigating the corporate culture. It’s always good to have a coach on the inside that can groom you for the next level. This individual should be someone in a leadership position preferably within your department however someone in another department or even a different company can be just as valuable. If you can’t find someone to agree to a mentor/mentee relationship find individuals in leadership that might be open to an informational interview which could lead to a formal or informal mentoring relationship. Most leaders love the idea of having a protege.

Navigating the road to career excellence doesn’t have to be a rocky one if you start out with a clear vision of where the road should lead. With a well defined plan, proper guidance and mindset to strive for excellence, each role, project or task along the path will bear fruit. Happy travels along the road to career excellence.

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