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5 Things You Must Do NOW To Take Control Of Your Career Future


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With unemployment in the U.S. now approaching 10%, and experts predicting a very tough labor market for the next 12 months, you have every right to be concerned about your job. You can wait around to see what happens, or you can take action today to protect your work life. Here are 5 things you must do now to take control of your career future.

1. Commit yourself to making a great first impression. Just about every person you meet will form some sort of conclusion about you within 60 seconds. Believe it, expect it, and be ready for it. And don't forget that the next person you meet with-whether for the first time or not-just might be the person who provides you with, or leads you to, your next great career opportunity. This person can be a co-worker, neighbor, or someone you meet at a barbeque.

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Dan Burns is the author of The First 60 Seconds: Win the Job Interview Before It Begins, a comprehensive career guide for anyone currently looking for or considering their next career opportunity. For the past fifteen years, Dan has served as an owner of a national technical and management consulting company, providing consulting and employee placement services to Fortune 500 companies and helping people successfully obtain their next great career opportunity. Check out his website.

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