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Holidays are hectic but the festivities and social activities can provide a perfect time to increase your career opportunities.
The Office Party – If your company or firm still has a holiday office party, it’s important to remember that while it’s classified as a “social” event, the reality is that you need to treat it as a “business” function. Your boss will still be aware of everyone’s behavior – good and bad. Suffice it to say, good behavior will work to your advantage. On the other hand, nothing good is going to happen if the memory is your questionable antics.
Use the event to thank your host not only for the party but for your employment. As corny as that may sound, there are thousands of unemployed people who would be grateful for your job.
Get to know your co-workers better. Make a conscious effort to ask people about themselves, their families, hobbies and backgrounds. You may be surprised at what you have in common or what you can learn.
Holiday Greetings - If there are people who have helped in your career this year, send them a holiday card, thank them and wishing them well can make a lasting impression. And, it’s those people who make an impression that stand the best chance of career progress.
Career Goal Setting – Even if you don’t set New Year’s resolutions, year-end is a good time to look at your career goals for 2012. What have you achieved this year and where would you like to be this time next year? What do you need to do to achieve those goals?
Job Review Opportunity – If you have a year-end review taking place, use it as a chance to identify with your manager some specific and measurable ways to achieve growth or promotion in your current role.
Educational Possibilities – Are there specific courses or certifications that you would help your career development? If so, identify timing, cost and whether your employer will give you time off and/or reimburse educational expenses.
Employment Options – Even if you are currently employed, it’s good to consider a plan of action should your current employment situation change. It’s easier to do a rational plan while employed that you can implement at a moment’s notice than to have to prepare a career search plan in times of stress and immediacy.
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