4 Career To-Dos to Maximize Your 2020
Start your 2020 on the right foot by doing these 4 things! Bonus: You can do them every few months to stay on track and make the most of your career.
Ok so boom, 2019 is done and 2020 is here in full effect! January is already zooming by so don’t let it pass you by! Every year, I like to start as strong as I can and take care of a few career focused tasks. Today, I’m sharing 4 things to do for your career this month to get you off to a good start. No matter what goals you’re committed to, these few things can give you a good boost to kick the year off. Plus, there’s a little beginning of the year bonus for you at the end! Check out the list below for some quick wins!
Review your goals
Remember those goals you set this time last year? Take a look at them if you haven’t and do a little personal review. If things went great, good job! Maybe there’s a second phase. There’s always room to level up. If things didn’t go as you planned. Go easy on yourself. Things happen but we only fail if we don’t try again. Decide what didn’t work for you and set a better plan in place. You got this, girl!
Connect with your network
I shared in last week’s post that one of my career goals was to connect with my network more. That means lunches, coffee catch-ups, e-mails etc. Reach out to a few contacts on LinkedIn and see if you can set up time with them before the month is over. Before you go though, make sure you have an idea of what you want to discuss. Whether you’re just looking to catch up, switch roles, or need help on a business problem come to the table prepared to #getthingsdone.
Get some feedback
If you haven’t had an annual review, or it’s been a while since your last one, set up some time with your manager to reflect. Were there skills that you wanted to develop and didn’t get a chance to? Or maybe you were on track for a promotion and it’s time for a follow up. Have that conversation. If you have big plans for the year, change in role or even a management position, find out what you can do to really stand out against your peers. If this sounds intense for you, try having it over coffee or lunch off site to lighten the mood, but still be professional and come ready.
Update your resume
This should be a quarterly routine for you no matter what, but in case you’re a bit behind, a new year is the perfect reason to give your resume a little love. Take a look at the past few months and jot down any big accomplishments on milestones. Think about tasks you’ve gained experience in, or more importantly, any results you can share. Maybe you created a more efficient process or drove a specific amount of sales, add those things to the list. This way, you’ll be prepared if anyone asks to see it.
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What are other career must do’s to start the year off on the right foot?
