6. 1. Create and carry out a
professional development
plan.
Keep your skills and
knowledge current.
Employers prefer workers who
are committed to self-
improvement and who are in
touch with trends.
7. 2. Stay active with
professional organizations
to maintain and expand
your network.
Writing articles, helping to
organize conferences,
attending career
networking events, and
presenting at association
programs are all ways to
maintain a high profile.
8. 3. Know who you would tap for
recommendations at all times.
Think comprehensively about
prospective references including
employees, supervisors, suppliers,
clients, and other key business
partners.
Write LinkedIn recommendations
for targeted individuals and many
will reciprocate.
Know who you will use as a
reference, and be sure to get their
permission before you use them.
9. 4. Evaluate your job satisfaction on a
regular basis and anticipate
burnout before you are
overwhelmed with stress.
If you're tired and stressed, take
the time to consider other job
options.
10. 5. Develop and update a portfolio of
work samples.
Store them on LinkedIn or a
personal website that can be easily
shared with employers and
contacts.