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'Tis the Season for Career Resolutions
ST. LOUIS, (PRNewswire), December 25, 2005 - New Year's resolutions typically include promises to eat healthier, exercise regularly or spend more time with family. But if managers could have one wish at work, it would be to develop a new skill. This was the number one career-related resolution for 31 percent of executives surveyed recently.
The national survey includes responses from 150 senior executives -- including those from human resources, finance and marketing departments -- with the nation's 1,000 largest companies. It was conducted by an independent research firm and developed by Accountemps, the world's first and largest specialized staffing service for temporary accounting, finance and bookkeeping professionals.
Executives were asked, "If you were to make a career-related New Year's resolution, what would it be?" Their responses:
Acquire a new skill - 31%; Spend less time at work - 19%; Improve relationship with boss/coworkers - 13%; Make a career change - 7%; Earn a promotion - 6%; Earn a raise - 3%; Other- 9%; Don't know - 12%
"The start of a new year provides an opportunity to take stock of one's career and outline steps for advancing to the next level," said Max Messmer, chairman of Accountemps and author of Managing Your Career For Dummies(R) (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.). "Managers and employees must continually develop their professional skills and abilities in order to reach their full potential and remain engaged at work."
Career-planning tips for 2006 include:
- Go back to school. Commit to expanding your technical knowledge by
learning a new software application or attaining a professional
certification.
- Don't forget the "soft" skills. Being a strong communicator and
working well with others are pivotal in team settings. Focus on
developing your interpersonal skills; if communication is not your
strong suit, consider a writing or public speaking course.
- Start fresh. Settle any past misunderstandings with supervisors or colleagues, and take the lead in improving these relationships in the new year.
- Remember "auld" acquaintances. Reach out to members of your
professional network with whom you have lost touch. These contacts
are valuable resources and renewing old ties can lead to new business
or career opportunities.
Archived:
 U.S. Workers' Optimism Surfaces After Tough Year
Survey Shows Almost 70 Per Cent of Employee Email May Pose a Threat to Businesses
Missouri Unemployment Remains at Lowest Level in Four Years
Small Employers Offer More Flexibility; Large Employers Offer More Benefits
Offsite Workers Feel Less Connected With Employers
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