Career Planning Elisjones Employment Services Australia

Jan. 14, 2011 - PRLog -- Success is a journey and the first part of that journey is planning your Success. You may not be ready to make a move now, however start writing down your plan – Today!

Set Your Goals
You can be the person you choose to be, as long as you are prepared to put in the work to achieve your goals. Goals should be separated into short term and long term goals. Make sure they are specific, achievable and measurable. Break down major or long term goals into short term achievements. Set time frames to achieve each goal. Review your Goals daily. Read them several times and visualize achieving them. Remember goals can always be changed or updated as you go through your career and taste new experiences which can change your aspirations. Measure your progress against your Goals on a six monthly basis. Consider any corrective action to put yourself back on track.
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Who are You
Make a list of your strengths and weaknesses. Consider what you will do to overcome your weaknesses. Maybe consider taking on some additional training courses. Training can grow your skills ready for your next position. Consider your professional qualifications, technical expertise, personal experience and personal attributes relative to your goals. Additional part time courses are available through TAFE or University.

Risk Taking
Be prepared to move out of your "comfort zone". Stretch yourself and move into roles that allow you to grow. At Elisjones we believe in placing candidates who have approximately 80% of the skills required for the position, thus enabling 20% growth in that new position.

Be Flexible
Successful people are flexible and will do what is necessary to get the job done! Consider your willingness to fit in with the team.

Be Assertive Not Aggressive
Be prepared to communicate your opinions, however also be receptive to what others put forward. In other words, be prepared to look at both sides of an argument. Remember that you require the respect of others if you wish to move up the ladder.

Accept Responsibility
Accepting responsibility also means accepting the consequences of your decisions. Make sure you apply your best efforts to achieving results, as your results will be noticed.

Network
Network internally and externally of your organisation. Make sure you are respected by your colleagues. Be prepared to give a colleague a helping hand and contribute to the success of others.

What is your Motivation?
Before committing your goals to writing, consider your Motivation. What motivates you? Is it money, job, satisfaction or status? What job environment do you seek? – large multinational, private company, your own company or franchise, or contract work to enable you to develop further skills.
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