Can you believe that 2016 is just a few weeks away? After the holiday season draws to a close, we’ll be started off to a brand new year. January is meant for New Year’s resolutions and fresh starts,
so there’s no better time to relaunch your career. Whether you’re finally ready to transition into a new field that you’re truly passionate about or want to return to the workforce after an extended hiatus, you owe it to yourself to make it happen.
4 Ways to Relaunch Your Career in 2016
Expand Your Network
When you’re trying to get a new job, it’s often who you know that means the most. Make it your goal to attend one or two networking events per week, to expand your contact list. If a relevant professional association has a local chapter in your area, be sure to join, as this is an easy way to meet like-minded peers who may be able to help your career.
Revamp Your Resume
A traditional chronological resume format is ideal for professionals who have been gainfully employed in their field for many years, but not so great for you as a career changer or someone who has been out of the workforce for awhile. Instead, use a skills-based format, so potential employers can focus on your fit for the job, instead of your lack of recent, relevant experience.
Sharpen Your Skillset
Relevant work experience isn’t the only way to strengthen your resume. Increase your marketability by heading back to school or volunteering your time at a nonprofit organization in a role similar to one you’d like to have on a permanent basis. Employers will be impressed with your obvious ambition and passion for the work.
Build a Strong Online Presence
Enhance your credibility by creating a robust online presence that showcases your expertise. Generate a following by starting a blog and regularly writing on topics relevant to your desired industry. Use your social media accounts to support this persona by sharing at least daily updates on things that matter to professionals in your field. You can be certain that potential employers will conduct an online search for you and this is sure to impress them.
Take Control of Your Career in 2016
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