Career Resolutions in 2020

It's hard to believe you’re already in 2020? 

A new year means a fresh perspective on your career. Are you really where you want to be? A lot of resolutions are made in the beginning of the year with serious intention to improve our personal and professional selves. However, as the year progresses they fade. 

Here are some career resolutions that you can keep through the year with ease and make 2020 your year of career success.

1.Notch-up your Communications

A non- negotiable skill to have, hone in the areas you have neglected – public speaking, email writing, or social media

 

2. Confront habits that hinder productivity

Are you spending too much time on social media, what’s distracting you?

 

3. Get more self-aware

Knowing your professional strengths, weaknesses, needs and goals will help you play them to your advantage

 

4. Take a risk

 

If you’re nervous about going on camera or public speaking, for example, make 2020 a year to make peace with that.

 

5. Clean-up your online presence.

Are you satisfied with what you see? Consider taking a professional headshot for your LinkedIn profile and CV.  This can have real benefits.

 

6. Join a professional networking group

Groups are a great opportunity to make new connections as well as stay on top of what's happening in your field.

 

7. You are what you read 

Adopt a professional reading list and look impressive in your job interviews, also it seeds your growth