Actively managing your career development and career planning is
absolutely critical to your career success. It is ultimately up to
each of us to take control
over our career direction and take personal responsibility for our
career success. Consider these excellent online resources dedicated to
helping you actively manage your career development and planning:
MindTools.com
Online management, leadership & career training. Each year,
MindTools.com helps more than 6,700,000 visitors learn the essential
skills they need for an excellent career. Learn hundreds of essential
career skills, FREE of charge and develop yourself on an ongoing basis.
Areas of content include:
- Leadership skills tools and techniques
- Time management tools and techniques
- Stess management tools
- Decision-making tools
- Project management tools
- Problem solving tools and techniques
- Practical creativity skill development
The Personal Branding Blog
The Personal Branding Blog is the #1 resource for personal branding online.
The way we manage our careers is changing, due to the rise in
competition and the introduction of "Web 2.0." In order to extend our
reach, visibility and networking capabilities, we must turn to personal
branding as our savior. In the digital age, our name is our only
currency and by taking the first step reading this blog and consuming
the information provided, you will have a competitive advantage in the
marketplace.
The content on this blog includes podcasts, interviews
with experts, insightful articles, research reports, games and much
more.
Topics covered reflect the Octopus Model of Brand Relevancy:
Career development, recruitment, marketing/branding, public relations,
social media, entrepreneurship, search engine optimization (SEO) and
relationship networking.
The Smart Networking Blog
The key to unlimited opportunities for your career or business starts
with Smart Networking. Business strategist Liz Lynch demystifies the
process and offers excellent content for building connections and
attracting business
opportunities 24/7-without the 24/7 effort.
Packed with powerful strategies, Smart Networking
describes how to integrate face-to-face techniques with a strong online
presence to expand your professional circle exponentially.
Learn how to:
- Identify the gaps in your network and develop a plan to fill them
- Tap into existing contacts and master the art of the ask
- Increase visibility through speaking, e-zine publishing, and blogs
- Expand your reach with social networking tools
- Develop a winning mindset to guide all your networking activities
Whatever your profession, relationships are a key driver of your success. It's not too late to start networking smart.
LinkedIn.com
Your network of business, professional and personal contacts is the
most valuable and transportable asset you have. A properly
nourished and up-to-date network can truly work wonders for your
career. It is
MUCH easier to maintain and nourish your network on an ongoing basis
rather than play "catch-up" when you find yourself in need of help from
others.
LinkedIn.com is the leading web-based tool
for business network development and communication. LinkedIn is an
online network of more than 30 million experienced professionals from
around the world, representing 150 industries.
When you join LinkedIn, you create a profile that summarizes your
professional accomplishments, background and areas of specialty. Your
profile helps you find and be found by former colleagues, clients, and
partners. You can add more connections by inviting trusted contacts to
join LinkedIn and connect to you.
JibberJobber.com
JibberJobber started out as a job search spreadsheet to track and
organize a job search, and quickly evolved into a long-term
relationship manager for your personal career management.
Whether you are looking for a job, working towards a
promotion, starting a business, or managing clients and gigs, it's all
about relationships.
The JibberJobber team has grown and includes experts that are dedicated to helping you make the most of your career.