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Advancement and Change

Determine the relationship of your current job to your overall career goals. This will help you to get promoted within your current job, or utilize your skills and contacts to locate a position in another organization.

      

    Training and Professional Development

    Training and development, a.k.a. life-long learning, develops and improves your transferable skills to make you more marketable in your career.

    • Employer Provided Training  
      From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, this resource answers the basic questions you may have regarding your employer providing training opportunities to advance your career.
    • National Career Development Association  
      Information resources for career development professionals, job seekers, and those looking to advance their career while employed.

    Professional Networking

    Networking involves the management of contacts that aid in career advancement in your current job as well as to locate outside opportunities to further your career. The resources below will help you find organizations and associations of your colleagues in whatever field you choose.

    • Associations on the Net  
      From the Internet Public Library. Over 70 trade, professional, and community associations to join if you want to find contacts.
    • Gateway to Associations Online  
      American Society for Association Executives and the Center for Association Leadership provide information about associations, listservs, conferences, volunteer opportunities, and more for professional networking.
     

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