1. Take Charge of Your Career
Chapter 14
Take Charge of Your Career
Take Charge of Your Career

2. Take Charge of Your Career
Chapter 14 covers how to:
Onboard quickly to your new job
Build great work relationships
Manage your career
Identify signs that it is time to change careers
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3. Take Charge of Your Career
Job Search Journey
The goal in Phase 5, Step 3 is to:
Start your new job and grow your career successfully.
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4. 1. Onboard Quickly to Your New Job
Project a positive, competent image.
The first weeks, step by step:
Learn about your job.
Learn what skills and processes you will use.
Learn about your organization.
Learn about key relationships.
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5. 2. Build Great Work Relationships
Develop a good relationship with your immediate manager.
Develop good relationships with your coworkers and team members.
Develop good relationships with internal customers.
Respect diversity in the workplace.
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6. Take Charge of Your Career
3. Manage Your Career
Learn about your compensation and benefits.
Earn your advancement or promotion.
Adapt to changes in your employer and industry.
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7. 4. Identify Signs That It Is Time to Change Careers
Think carefully before changing jobs.
Consider strategies if you want to change jobs.
Changing careers:
Reassess your situation.
Be realistic.
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8. Take Charge of Your Career
Make It a Habit
Be a Lifelong Learner
Today’s world changes fast. Stay up to date to keep your job.
Finish your college degree if you haven’t already done so.
Keep your licenses and certifications up to date. Get new certifications for your profession.
Take continuing education courses.
Stay connected to your professional association or industry trade group.
Use free online training for software and business topics such as teamwork and marketing.
Follow industry experts using social media.
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9. Real World Scenarios composite stories from real people
Gina: Difficult coworker
Gina’s coworker had a bad reputation.
Gina did her homework, began the relationship proactively, then addressed the work.
Gina engaged her manager.
How can you handle a difficult relationship with positivity and assertiveness?
Douglas: Take advantage of benefits
Doug learned there were more benefits than he realized with this company.
He engaged others to help him make the best choices.
What benefits could you take advantage of that would jump-start your career success?
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10. Take Charge of Your Career
Think About It
“Landing the job is just the beginning. The opportunities to grow are limited only by your ability to dream big.”
“Always display the qualities that your employer perceived in you when you were hired. Make your employer glad to have chosen you.”
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11. YOUR Job Search Journey
I can make it happen.
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