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Welcome to the Fall 2014 Edition
Dr. J's Career Resources Newsletter
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The fall season prompts reflection so use it to your advantage by reflecting on your career, career plan, and career progress. Whether you need to develop or refine your career plans, this newsletter will provide you with resources and strategies to use.  - Dr. J

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This fall, think about what is important to you. For example, is it your job? Does it matter if you experience personal or professional fulfillment? Do you believe you are stuck or are you making progress? Now is the time for self-assessment so you are ready for a new year and the resolutions you may make. Make your career a priority once again. Even the best jobs need ongoing professional development.
- Dr. J

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5 Steps to Energize Your Career Right Now 
You spend a significant amount of your week at work. It takes not only your time but requires the use of your skills and talents. In addition, you have dreams, goals, and obligations tied to your career. Throughout the course of your career path there will be jobs that inspire you and bring out your very best performance and jobs that only feel adequate and provide stability. At times you could use a pick-me-up to sustain your self-motivation and the five strategies provided will help to rejuvenate you or provide a greatly needed change of perspective.
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Forget Goal Setting: Use Career Checkpoints Instead
One of the most common suggestions given for anyone who needs or wants to accomplish something in their career is to set goals. With goal setting people usually start out strong and with good intentions to reach for completion of those goals. While goal setting can be effective there is another process that ensures more interactivity and involvement in the career development process. It is a strategy that uses checkpoints as the primary indicators of progress. This method encourages the development of a career plan that engages you and promotes ongoing personal and professional development. Read More: Forget Goal Setting
Help! Sending Out a Career SOS! How to Avoid Being Caught Unprepared
It is likely that at some point in your career you will face a transition that you have either prepared for ahead of time or it happened unexpectedly. If you have developed a plan for your career it will be easier to adapt to changes or make adjustments as needed. In contrast, any time you have to react to a situation or circumstances that seem to have taken you by surprise it can be more challenging to address. A career transition should be something you have decided to initiate but regardless of the condition or current status of your career, you always have an ability to be in control. Read More: Sending Out a Career SOS
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