Lifes Work 12 Proven Ways to Fast-Track Your Career

Lifes Work 12 Proven Ways to Fast-Track Your Career by Amber Rolfe By the time you retire, you’ll have spent a third of your life at work. That’s far too long to spend in a job you hate.  Luckily, James Reed’s new book, Life’s Work: 12 Proven Ways to Fast Track Your Career, contains 60 career nuggets that will help to make you a little bit luckier at work and in life.Creating a career you loveThe good news is, the future lies in your hands.All you need is the right actions and attitude, and you’ll be able to power ahead with a career you actually enjoy.Providing crowdsourced insights from thousands of recruiters and business bosses across the UK, this book will help you challenge your thinking, approach the world differently, and ultimately get ahead at work.Because it’s never too late to create a career you love.12 ways to fast-track your career Here’s a glimpse into 12 of the key ways to build and sustain the career you want, courtesy of James Reed’s brand new book:Look in the mirror Ask who am I?, who do I w ant to be? and how am I going to become that person?  Go to partiesEmbrace the magic of invitations and conversations. Play Poohsticks  Find the fast-flowing water and locate your career in that.  Be selfish  Do what you enjoy and youll perform well at it.  Kick start some good habits (and kick out some bad ones) The things you do every day are the ones that make the difference.  Pick your targets  Make sure you are where you are because of the choices youve made.  Think in days and decades  Focus on the immediate present and dare to imagine the unforeseeable future.  Be powerful, be prepared  Planning and preparation are essential for a great career.  Showcase your work ethic  Work hard, learn from your mistakes and show it.  Ask for help  This is something too many people find difficult.  Find a boss you can learn fromThe more you learn and the faster you learn it, the further youll travel.  Change your job and change your life  If you dont enjoy your job, keep looking until you find one you do.Ready to fast-track your career?Todays job landscape allows you more freedom to carve your own path than ever before. Along with this, however, comes the responsibility of shaping your mind and actions to make your career work for you.This book shows you how.Find a job What Where Search JobsSign up for more Career AdviceSign up for moreCareer Advice Please enter a valid email addressmessage hereBy clicking Submit you agree to the terms and conditions applicable to our service and acknowledge that your personal data will be used in accordance with our privacy policy and you will receive emails and communications about jobs and career related topics. Features Life At Workfeatured featured-hero