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Future-proof your career with online courses, networking Attend conferences and workshops, and take online courses to continue learning and progressing in your career, Tami Forman of Path Forward writes. Make the most of interactions with your colleagues and mentors to learn from them, and network with people you meet at learning and development sessions. Forbes (6/26)Accept challenges to develop entrepreneurial mindset Use the "80/20 rule" to assess where you should be focusing your time to get maximum results and have a "play to win" attitude, entrepreneur Miles Jennings writes. Take stock of whether changes are positive and accept challenges that can get you outside your comfort zone. Entrepreneur online (6/22)
Pinpoint skills, consider responsibilities before applying Identify your functional and technical skills by considering how you go about your daily tasks, and consider the "soft" skills you have, such as collaboration and listening, before applying for a job, Amy Elisa Jackson writes. Think about the responsibilities and tasks you are willing to take on when you read the job description, and find out if there are growth opportunities. Glassdoor (6/26)How to be discrete when looking for another job Turn off LinkedIn notifications that your current boss might see if you are connecting with recruiters online, and be careful not to post your resume online in case your employer is searching for new staff with your skills, Sue Shellenbarger writes. Be careful about scheduling appointments on your shared work calendar, and be sure an offer has formally come through before you tell your work about your new job. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (6/26)
Delete or file away emails you no longer need and categorize or label what's left so you can easily find them, Kelli Smith writes. Make a "To File Later" folder if you're not sure whether to file or delete an email, and start a to-do list for emails you need to take action on. The Muse (6/26)
