It?s a holiday weekend and I?m getting caught up on piles of reading, including last month?s Money Magazine.? My eye was caught by an article titled ?How to Reach One Million Dollars? (whose wouldn?t be?)? You can see the online version at http://money.cnn.com/pf/how-to-make-a-million/
?Careers ? Climbing the Ladder? was one of five ways addressed in the article (the others being real estate, investing, small business, and saving).? But it wasn?t the focus on taking steps to ensure promotions to earn the bigger bucks, ?including the need to change companies as well as jobs inside a company that really caught my attention.
Instead it was two short paragraphs in a sidebar reinforcing the message that in today?s volatile economy and job market, we all must take proactive steps to ensure our own career longevity.? Regardless of whether we?re going for the $1M or not.
1.? Don?t wait for your company to train you:? ?Take classes on your own [emphasis added], attend industry seminars, and earn certifications that are in demand in your field to expand your skill set and stand out.
2.? Be an expert, not an employee:? ?Write papers, give speeches, get involved in leadership positions?with professional organizations?and associations within your field.? It?ll raise your profile and expand your network.?
In my opinion, if you want to be able to continue working for as long as you need to and want to in today?s world, then taking steps like those above are essential.? Invest in yourself? it?s in your own best interest.
Do you agree?
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