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Plan and Protect Your Career—Keep Learning
While employers no longer promise job security, many of them provide opportunities and resources to help you develop new skills to stay employable such as training workshops and seminars, conferences, tuition reimbursement for college courses, professional associations, onsite training classes, and so on. Take advantage of these resources to actively manage your career. Your best job security is your ability to be employable in your chosen field by continually updating your skills and staying abreast of new opportunities.
The Four C’s—Communication, Computer Skills, Creativity, and Customer Care
Being a lifelong learner doesn’t mean you have to be enrolled in a school or formal training program all the time. What it does mean is that you are ready and willing to learn new skills, technology, and ways of doing business. People who are willing to learn new things about their profession or company are more likely to have job stability and continued career success.
Keep in mind the top skills needed for career success include communication skills; knowledge of computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations; ability to approach challenges creatively; and a genuine focus on customer service. Again, there are training courses available through your current employer or through a local community college, continuing education center, or professional association to help you acquire the skills you need.
Professionalism is not something only managers or people working in office settings should worry about. Workers in all industries can benefit from staying positive and understanding business etiquette. Having a professional attitude can help you to get along with coworkers, give better service to customers, and advance your career. The following tips can be used by people in any occupation.