New Year! Time to Resolute!!
Turing that calendar gives us all the chance to reflect and reinvent. Are you ready to resolute?
FINALLY, 2023 is OVER!! Bells, whistles, champagne, hugs, and maybe some prayers and thanks for survival are indeed warranted!! Personally, I’d like to bury it deep into my memory banks along with most of 2001, my junior year in high school, all the rental property I owned in 2009 and what’s her name from time we just don’t discuss out loud. Out with the old and in with the new!
Happy New Year!! Lets resolute!!
New Year's resolutions can vary; however, there are common resolutions that we are most likely to be familiar with. I’ll touch on some of them, but at Averity, naturally, we are experts on your career advancement, job health, and happiness, contribution to the business and technology landscape, hiring the next talented person to add to your team, and all-around business success.
It's important to note that while setting resolutions can be a positive way to focus on self-improvement, the key to success often lies in setting realistic and achievable goals, breaking them down into smaller steps, and staying committed over time.
Here are the common resolutions. Drum roll, please…
Health and Fitness: This is one of the most common resolutions. You will not be the only person at the gym that first week of January. People often set goals related to exercise, weight loss, or adopting a healthier lifestyle, such as eating better or quitting smoking. Surprise.
Financial: Many people aim to save more money, pay off debt, create a budget, diversify their portfolio, or make more informed financial decisions in the coming year.
Personal Development: Learning new skills, pursuing education, taking up a new hobby, and checking something off that “bucket list” is fairly common.
Career Advancement: (I’ll dive into this below)
Relationships: Whether it's spending more quality time with family and friends, resolving conflicts, or finding a romantic partner, people all over the world resolve to improve relationships.
Travel: Do you aspire to travel more and explore new places? You are not alone. This could involve planning specific trips or simply being more open to new travel opportunities.
Mindfulness and Stress Reduction: This has generated much more focus since the pandemic. Human-kind has been more focused on mental well-being, such as practicing mindfulness, reducing stress, or incorporating relaxation techniques into daily life. No, you’re not alone with this one.
2024: Job Change! Woo hoo!!
Whether you choose to join The Averity Experience or not, we are here to help. There are no less than a thousand ideas and opinions on landing that next job, but let's keep it simple and keep it real.
Remember, finding a job is a journey, and setting a New Year's resolution to focus on this goal can be a powerful motivator to make positive changes in your career.
Here are some things you probably didn’t think about:
What do you want? This is a very difficult question to answer. We (for the most part) know what we DON’T want, this has been learned over time; But, what DO you want? That new job probably isn’t the answer to your prayers, but it is the next step you need.
Know what’s important to you. Not the laundry list, but 3 simple things: technology, product, leadership, direction, location, money, opportunity, and title…these are just some ideas to springboard you into what’s next.
Set Realistic Goals: Nothing is perfect. Your next job won’t be perfect. Don’t look for perfect, look for awesome. Look for something that challenges your intellect and pushes you. Understand that finding the right job may take time. Set achievable goals here.
Talk to Averity: Just seeing if you’re paying attention here. (Smiles!)
Create a team: You have a much bigger, broader, and more powerful network than you know. I joke about calling Averity, but think about the below:
Do you have a “go-to” agency that truly knows you, your skills, your wants, and your background? Do you trust them? Is your information up to date? Be proactive with this. Averity knows a lot, but maybe we don’t know you’re on the market yet.
Your friends have friends. Don’t be afraid to ask for an introduction. I guarantee you’ve done it before. Do it again. It works! Pick some companies you want to check out and see who you know there. LinkedIn is massive and unfortunately a necessity. Use it.
Do people know you’re looking? Don’t put a billboard up or announce it to the world, but people don’t know what they don’t know. If your friends, family, and closest friends don’t know you’re open, they can’t help.
Don’t forget the past: You probably got offered a job within the last 2 years that you were torn about. Be proactive and reach out. You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.
Update Your Profile: Ensure your resume, LinkedIn, GitHub, or whatever is current, highlighting your relevant skills, experiences, and achievements.
Landing the job is a different article for a different time. Stay focused on what you want, talk to the right people, and get help from people who know what they are talking about. Join The Averity Experience. We all want to see 2024 blossom into an amazing year full of fun, success, and celebrations. We are a TEAM and we know that Together, Everyone Achieves More!
A very Happy New Year from your friends at Averity!