When you decide to take your next career step, write out your personal and professional goals to see if they align. The following questions can help you clarify your objectives:

• Why are you in the field in which you are currently working?
• Are your talents and personality traits being fully utilized?
• Are continuing education and training high priorities where you work?

After you have answered these questions, take the following next steps:

• CAREER MANAGEMENT: Take control of your life by taking positive steps to achieve your objectives.
• SUPPORT: Be sure that your family endorses your choices. You'll be able to move faster when an offer is tendered.
• NETWORKING: Your career network should include friends, current and former colleagues, vendors, industry contacts, recruiters, teachers and classmates.
• SKILLS: Today's economic environment is constantly changing. Make sure your skills are up-to-date.

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