© Pearson Education Limited 2015CM-1 Chapter CM Building Your Career

Building Your Career Career: A sequence of work positions held by a person during his or her lifetime. © Pearson Education Limited 2015CM-2

Career Development Today Boundaryless career: When an individual takes personal responsibility for his or her own career. © Pearson Education Limited 2015CM-3

How Can I Have a Successful Career? You’re already doing the most important thing: getting a college education! Assess your personal strengths and weaknesses: play to your strengths © Pearson Education Limited 2015CM-4

Be Proactive Identify tomorrow’s job opportunities. Manage your own career. Develop your interpersonal skills, especially communication. © Pearson Education Limited 2015CM-5

Be Active Work harder and smarter Stay up-to-date Make learning a lifetime commitment Keep networking Increase your visibility Seek a mentor © Pearson Education Limited 2015CM-6

Leverage Your Competitive Advantage Leverage your competitive advantage. Don’t be afraid to take risks. It’s OK to change jobs. Be prepared and willing when opportunity knocks. © Pearson Education Limited 2015CM-7

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