Do your work projects bring value to your career - Hallie Crawford

Do your work projects bring value to your career I was excited to be featured in this recent career article on the Work Reimagined website, How To Pick Projects That Will Boost Your Career. I wanted to share a couple of additional thoughts with you: 1) Diving into something new to boost your talent in your career, or beef up your skills, is also a good way to network. You can meet new people in the firm that you may not have, or clients youre working with who you havent interacted with before. This can increase your list of networking contacts in this new area of skill for you. 2) Remember to mention what you accomplished on new projects in your resume and on your LinkedIn profile. We often dont update our resume for years if weve been in the same position for a long time. Keep your resume fresh. Make a task to update it every 6 months so you dont forget anything. Updating your resume doesnt mean that you want to leave your job. You can also use these stories or examples in a performance review. It helps you remember to keep track of your performance. 3) Be willing to say No as well. If a project isnt going to directly boost your career and may end up being a drain on your time, say no and be confident with that decision! Realize your time is valuable and that you want to spend it on productive activities. If you’d like more help with your resume, contact us today for a complimentary consultation. Career Coach P.S. How do you know if your resume is good?  Take this  Resume Quiz  to find out how to keep your resume out of the trash can.