Professional development

Whats the first step in setting personal goals?

The first step in setting personal goals is to consider what you want to achieve in your lifetime

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Demonstrate problem solving skills

Look to previous roles - whether in academic, work, or volunteer settings - for examples of challenges you met and problems you solved while carrying out each function. You can highlight relevant examples in your cover letter. You can also frame bullet points in your resume to show off how you solved a problem.

During interviews, be ready to describe situations you encountered in previous roles, the processes you followed to address the problems, the skills you applied, and the results of your actions. Potential employers are eager to hear a coherent narrative of the specific ways you have used problem solving skills.

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Assess personal interest and skills needed for success in business and marketing

Probably the most important trait or skill needed is "passion." Passion can be defined in several ways - the "I think I can" mindset, being able to bounce back and keep on going, persistence, determination and initiative. These all represent just several ways of stating the fact that that you will persevere in achieving your goals.

A related ability is that of a self-starter. This talent does not mean you may not stop and sit for a moment when knocked down. But you always get back up and keep moving forward. Along with being a self-starter, you need to be a hard worker.

You need to be professional and know what you are talking about

All of the above

Identify the sources of career information

Good sources of career information include school career offices, government agencies, and career counselors. In addition, libraries and various websites may also provide information for individuals who are interested in learning more about specific jobs and careers.

Use the internet

(dentify tentative occupational interest)A tentative occupational interest is determined by an interest inventory to help you decide what career you are best suited for.

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Utilize job-search strategies

Make sure that you stand out from the job searching crowd and show the hiring manager that you are a candidate who definitely should be selected for an interview.

Use the job search engines to find jobs by using keywords that match your interests and the location where you want to work.

Networking is still the way most people find jobs and the job search strategies you use need to include networking. Connect with everyone you know, because you never know which contact may be able to help you with your job search or put you in touch with someone who can.

All of the above

Use time management skills

It's important that you develop effective strategies for managing your time to balance the conflicting demands of time for study, leisure, earning money and jobhunting.

Be late who cares

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