Bulletproof Tip #1: Be Well Informed
Wednesday, September 24th, 2008Attend seminars, keep up with market press, read the top bloggers in your industry, and try out the latest technologies. Smart, well-informed employees are always an asset. Even if your current employer can’t keep you, you’ll be well positioned for another opportunity.
Set yourself some goals (like these, for example):
- Find four industry blogs to visit daily and try to comment on at least one every week. You develop critical thinking skills when you process a post and respond with a relevant opinion.
- Subscribe to one print publication and set aside time to read it. Keep some reading material in the car and plan to arrive at meetings 5-10 minutes early. You’ll always be on time and you’ll have industry news top-of-mind.
- If you don’t already IM and text, find someone to communicate with—for the sake of learning.
- Get a page on LinkedIn, and try out Facebook and Twitter.
Make a habit of continuing education. If you are informed and capable, you’ll not only survive—you’ll thrive.
Posted by Jaime