End of Year Red Zone: 20 days to Get Your Career in Order
On Thursday I am presenting at the Welldiggers on this topic: “5 things to do before the end of the year to help you get that raise (promotion, new job . . .) in 2008.” Â I will be part of a panel of experts. Â Here are the other speakers and their topics: Â
- Kris Peterson, CPA (”End of Year Tax Considerations”)
- Jim Park, Management Consultant (”Personal Goal Setting”)
- Phil Traa (”End of Year Financial Considerations”)
I will write more about my presentation tomorrow (mostly because I haven’t completed my thoughts).  Today I want to talk about the value of networking groups.   As I see it, the key to  getting the most out of your networking opportunities it to set a specific goal for what you need to accomplish in that group.  That doesn’t mean you show up and “sell, sell, sell.”  What it means is that you are clear about your goals.  If you are part of that group to provide a service — be the BEST service provider there.  If you are there to have fun — have the MOST fun of anyone!  Set a goal for yourself and then work hard to achieve it.  You can learn more about this philosophy at our networking seminars. I hope to see you there.
Tomorrow we’ll talk about what you need to do NOW to get your career in order for the new year.
