Career Management 101

Does this sound like anyone you know? o Not inspired to get out of bed and go to work o Not enjoying the career progression and satisfaction that you'd hoped for o Feel that you have more to offer, but not being asked o Feel stressed and maybe even burnt out o Bored and frustrated o Feel underpaid and unappreciated If this does sound like someone you know, then I have a question for you: How differently do you think that person would feel, if they had the skills and knowledge to change their situation? If they could improve their current job, or find a better job, do you think that they'd do it? It is widely believed that the majority of the working population aren't happy in their job. Whether that job is white collar, blue collar, the CEO, or the janitor, people have many and varied reasons for not enjoying their job, but the end result is the same -- they're not happy and they want to change their situation Some of the typical reasons why people aren't happy in their job are:  Long hours  Unrealistic expectations  Constant pressure  Corrosive relationships  Feeling unappreciated and underpaid  Don't like their boss  Health hazards  Too much travel  Don't like the work Any one of these reasons can lead to a decrease in motivation, inspiration, self-esteem and self-confidence, as well an increase in stress, frustration, animosity and poor performance Many people feel completely lost when they suffer these feelings at work. They might continue to put up with being unhappy, because they don't know how to go about improving their situation There are 2 main avenues of attack to consider when you feel like this: 1. You look for ways to improve the job that you're in; or 2. You look for a new job As I stated earlier, these negative feelings can be suffered by the highest and lowest positions in companies. For example, you might be a junior worker in a manufacturing company, where your concerns are centred on workplace safety, being bossed around, and not enjoying the repetitive job content. On the other hand, you might be a senior manager in the company, who is feeling stressed about managing difficult staff, meeting unrealistic demands from head office, and the fear of being overlooked for a promotion As I asked earlier, how differently do you think that person would feel, if they had the skills and knowledge to change their situation? What if they had information like this at their fingertips, to refer to anytime, and be able to use it consistently throughout their life?  The 10 P's of choosing the right job  Self marketing -- how to keep yourself in the spotlight  How to prepare a resume that gets the results that you want  How to prepare a cover letter that works  The interview survival guide  How to be a better public speaker  How to handle counter offers  How to be a better time manager  How to induct a new employee  How to give and receive feedback  How to remain successful  How to look for a new job  How to choose the right career  How to hire the right staff?  How to manage your own performance and what to expect in your performance review? You'll find this information in the Career Management Toolkit™, which was created to provide you with valuable tools that you can constantly refer to throughout your life. Here are a few scenarios where you'll find the Career Management Toolkit™ invaluable:  You are an employee who is seeking to improve your situation and prospects in your current company;  You are an employee who is seeking a new job;  You are an employer who wants to improve the quality of people that you hire and be able to retain those people in your company  You simply want to improve your own career management skills and those of the people that you care about;  You are unemployed and seeking a new job You deserve to be happy at work. You spend a great majority of your life at work, so it's crucial to have a job that makes you happy, makes you feel good about yourself, makes a positive contribution to those around you, and benefits society as a whole. Don't settle for anything less. Be your best and love your life Brian Moore is the founder and creator of the Career Management Toolkit™. He has specialised in career management and recruitment since the early 1990's, and provided career advice to thousands of people around the world. To learn more about the Career Management Toolkit™, please visit www.careermanagementtoolkit.com