{"id":3950,"date":"2018-01-09T09:00:24","date_gmt":"2018-01-09T17:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/?p=3950"},"modified":"2018-01-09T09:44:32","modified_gmt":"2018-01-09T17:44:32","slug":"career-resolutions-make-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/career-resolutions-make-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Career Resolutions to Make in 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A new year means an opportunity to set new goals for yourself! Some new year\u2019s resolutions can be stereotypical (leading to the January crowds at your gym), so consider setting some career-related resolutions for yourself this year. Here are some things you can do in 2018 to set yourself up for career success down the road. <\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69ed7830a0c41\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69ed7830a0c41\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/career-resolutions-make-2018\/#Develop_your_personal_brand\" title=\"Develop your personal brand\">Develop your personal brand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/career-resolutions-make-2018\/#Keep_your_skills_up_to_date\" title=\"Keep your skills up to date\">Keep your skills up to date<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/career-resolutions-make-2018\/#Think_about_your_next_step_now\" title=\"Think about your next step now\">Think about your next step now<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/career-resolutions-make-2018\/#Get_out_to_more_networking_events\" title=\"Get out to more networking events \">Get out to more networking events <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Develop_your_personal_brand\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Develop your personal brand<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The thought of promoting yourself can feel awkward, which is why interviews can be so tough, but it\u2019s a great way to establish yourself as a leader and can be especially helpful the next time you\u2019re looking for a job. Getting started is easy &#8211; you can share your thoughts and opinions via social media, get involved with local organizations in your field, or even take the plunge and speak at a workshop or panel event! <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_your_skills_up_to_date\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your skills up to date<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are plenty of things you can do to keep your skills up to date, including online courses and certifications. If you\u2019ve been in your job for a while, you may have started to get comfortable with your current responsibilities. To help further your growth, take the time and effort to learn new skills, set higher goals that will challenge you, and take on more responsibilities. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Think_about_your_next_step_now\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think about your next step now<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This doesn\u2019t necessarily mean actively looking for new jobs, especially if you\u2019re in a role that you still have room for growth in and with a company where you fit in. It\u2019s always a good idea to think about what your next steps <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">could be<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, because that can help you build a plan. Do a search online for your desired job title and check out the skills and requirements. Are you missing any of the things that are listed? Take the time now to develop these skills! <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_out_to_more_networking_events\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get out to more networking events <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here at BCjobs.ca, we\u2019re big advocates of networking and getting involved in your community. Networking is helpful at every step of your career, not only when you\u2019re looking for a job, and can be done online (like within Slack communities) or offline (like at Meetup events). This is also a great way to get further engaged with topics that you\u2019re interested in and are often learning opportunities. Be sure to check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/Tech-talent-meetup\/\">Tech Talent Meetup<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/sales-talent-meetup\/\">Sales Talent Meetup<\/a> groups to see if our events are a fit for you! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re getting ready for a big year in 2018 and with these suggestions, we hope you are too! If you\u2019re looking to make a big career move in the new year, you can <a href=\"http:\/\/bcjobs.ca\">get started now with a search on BCjobs.ca<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Photo by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/zNS6oFkwlG4?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">NordWood Themes<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new year means an opportunity to set new goals for yourself! Some new year\u2019s resolutions can be stereotypical (leading to the January crowds at your gym), so consider setting some career-related resolutions for yourself this year. 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