Seven steps to upgrading your career
WINTER 2022
BY JOHN HECKENLAIBLE
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n today’s job market, opportunity is the name of the game. With unemployment at historic lows, there have been few better times to enter the job market or upgrade your career. Whether looking to enter the job market or advance your career, making such a move can seem daunting. To lessen the stress, there are seven basic steps to land that perfect job. Step 1: Identify what kind of job you want. If you are undecided, take a job-related assessment test to determine your skill set. Step 2: Update your skills by going back to school to getting a degree, certificate or by taking specialized classes. Step 3: Write a resume and connect with free employment programs that can assist you such as the career services team at Glendale Community College and Arizona@Work. Step 4: Share your career goals. You may meet someone who has the con-
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nections you need. Step 5: Consider taking an entry-level job with a company that can help you accomplish your goals. You will earn experience, learn about the organization, make connections and gain skills. Step 6: Volunteering is a good way to get your foot in the door while developing skills. Nonprofits can be very rewarding for people who are pursuing a particular purpose. Step 7: Use social media such as LinkedIn to promote your professional profile. Include your experience and the opportunities you seek. Following these steps can increase your chances of getting the job you want. If you have any questions, need more interview tips or want help in your job search, contact the GCC career services team. You can also attend one of their workshops. For more information, visit gccaz.edu/careerservices.
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A GCC staff member guides a student through job-finding resources in the career services center. (Photo courtesy of Glendale Community College)
