{"id":5919,"date":"2024-01-04T15:04:10","date_gmt":"2024-01-04T23:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/student-success\/?p=5919"},"modified":"2024-07-17T12:24:22","modified_gmt":"2024-07-17T19:24:22","slug":"how-to-kickstart-your-career-in-the-new-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/student-success\/2024\/01\/04\/how-to-kickstart-your-career-in-the-new-year\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Kickstart Your Career in The New Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Wendi Weiner<\/a> and Jenna Arcand<\/a>, Work It Daily<\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 02, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have\u202fcareer goals\u202fgoing into the new year? Do you feel like your career search is in a rut and you’re not sure what to do? Here are some ways you can successfully kickstart your career in the new year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resumes are no longer about objectives or daily job functions. Today, resumes are strategic marketing documents that must prove a candidate\u2019s worth and value. A\u202fresume<\/a>\u202fmust properly brand the candidate within his\/her areas of focus and be targeted toward the actual job position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Updating your resume and reflecting on your recent achievements and accolades is a sure way to provide more value to the reader.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Quantify (PDF)<\/a> your work and project experience\u202fand consider reviewing your internship or job performance evaluations so you can list projects you have led, skills you have acquired, and results you\u2019ve achieved for organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Consider Professional Assistance from a Voiland College Career Coach.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many\u202fjob seekers\u202fare struggling to find a job right now and they’re becoming increasingly frustrated with the job market.\u202fA Voiland College career coach<\/a> can be a great resource and tool when you’re having trouble finding a job and achieving your\u202fcareer goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A\u202fcareer coach\u202fcan also help job seekers realign their career direction with solution-focused ideas, provide positive praise and motivation, and offer guidance in self-discovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Use Social Media to Your Advantage.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We are now living in a heavily advanced digital age. Job seekers can reach out to CEOs and\u202femployers\u202fon various social media platforms, post a Facebook status to alert their\u202ffriends\u202fand family members about their\u202fjob search<\/a>, and\u202fuse their LinkedIn profiles<\/a> to apply for a job, connect with\u202fhiring managers, and even expand their\u202fnetwork\u202fto connect with other professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In short, social media, specifically LinkedIn, is an excellent tool for your career. Make sure you\u202foptimize your LinkedIn profile\u202fto take full advantage of all of its benefits and features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Network Like There\u2019s No Tomorrow.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your network is your net worth! If you want to land your dream job, building your professional network is essential. Create an\u202fonline networking<\/a> strategy and locate networking events through Facebook, LinkedIn, and even sources such as\u202fEventbrite. Be sure to have business cards handy. Pass them out and take the business cards of other networking professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t forget to\u202ffollow up\u202fthrough a connection request on LinkedIn after the event is over.\u202f<\/strong>You need to\u202fnurture your network\u202fso when it comes time for you to find a\u202fnew job, they’ll be more than happy to help. After all, it’s all about who you know!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make this year your biggest and best year yet by following these helpful career tips! Don’t wait for January to pass you by. The new year is here now!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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