Monday, July 30, 2007

Owning Your Career: Personal Growth and Development

Fifty years ago, if you started a career with one company you were likely stay with that company right up until retirement. You didn’t have to worry about developing yourself to advance your career because as long as you did your job, you had a job. Those days are long, long gone. There is no such thing as a lifetime job anymore, you have to constantly grow and develop to stay competitive in the modern workplace. Smart professionals know that personal growth and development lead to so-called soft skills that are in high demand. Companies are not just looking for workers, supervisors, and managers; they are looking for leaders, team builders, and people who can build strong interpersonal relationships. What do I have to do? If you want to arm yourself with these des View the rest of this article


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