Strategies to Help you Move Ahead in your Career:

1. Talk to your boss about your future in the company.

2. Ask for more responsibilities to increases your value within the organization.

3. Sharpen your people skills, listen carefully to people, and practice being a clear and effective communicator.

4. Never be afraid to think outside of the box. Stay on the lookout for creative solutions to problems that will make you — and your boss — look good.

5. Develop mentoring relationships, either inside or outside the company.

6. Keep learning. Stay on top of trends or developments in your field and make sure that your current resume reflects those needed skills.

7. Strengthen your personal network and join professional organizations, attend industry conferences, or even volunteer. The more people who are aware of your strengths and abilities, the better your chances of hearing about any new opportunities that might arise.

8. In business, your reputation is the most valuable thing you own. Be known for being dependable, professional, and cooperative.

9. Act and look the part by dressing professionally.

Starting a New Job

It’s been a long time since you have started a new job and you need to prepare yourself for it. So many questions run through your brain, it's like being the new kid in school and your anxiety level is through the roof. Will you really like your new position? How will the people treat you and can you get along with them? These are some of the questions that might run through your mind when you start a new job.

Before you start your new position you need to get in the right frame of mind, so you are able to be at the top of your game.

The first step in preparing for this new adventure is to not be afraid. There is nothing to fear, remember, they hired you. This will keep you from being productive. Having negative thoughts about your new job will become a reality and this will cause problems right there. Stay in the same frame of mind you had when you applied for the position. By keeping that attitude you will eliminate a lot of your problems in the beginning with this new position. Your way of thinking will become your way of acting. Fear of the unknown is common and understandable. Try to get as many of your questions answered by doing research on your new company so you can understand what they do and how you will play a part in it.

This will allow you to have the confidence you will need to start this new job and you won’t feel so lost when you start interacting with your co-workers. Having the right attitude will allow you to get along with your co-workers even better.

Your attitude and the way you present your self in the beginning is very important. It will determine how your relationship will be throughout the job. Getting along with your boss and co-workers is important, it can help you to succeed or be one of the causes to make you want to leave.

Starting a new job can be a wonderful experience. Sure all of us are nervous about stepping into a new environment and meeting and dealing with new people. That’s what’s so exciting about it, everything is new. You have to look at it as a new journey in your life and not a dreaded trip that you have to make. Erase all those negative thoughts and fears you have so you can go in with a positive attitude that will let you be a positive person. Let this be a new spectacular time in your life - you've got a clean slate, it's fun and very exciting so take advantage of it.

Career Fair Tips – Get the most out of a Career Fair!

1. Arrive with a positive attitude

2. Bring at least 20 copies of your resume.

3. On average, Employers and Recruiters will spend 10 seconds reviewing a resume. Make sure it’s clear, concise, and easy to read.

4. Find out which companies will be at the fair and do your research on the companies that interest you.

5. Get the interviewer's business card.

6. Talk to every company that fits your experience and ambitions. If you meet with 20 recruiters, at the end of the day you will know 20 people by name.

7. Be ready to ask intelligent questions like asking how your skills might be utilized within the framework of the company and by asking questions about relevant news within that organization.

8. Wear Proper Business Attire - first impressions count!