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Career

Love your job?

By Associated Press
Published February 9, 2005

As Valentine's Day approaches, people of course start thinking about love. But forget personal relationships for a second - how hot is the flame between you and your job?

If the start of a new work week leaves you filled with dread, perhaps you need to rekindle the romance with your career. Staffing firm Ajilon Office, part of global staffing firm Adecco Group, offers a few tips:

- Inquire about new projects or other assignments. Your job could be stale and no longer challenging or rewarding, simply because you've been doing the same thing for too long.

- Look at the job descriptions and tasks of the position right above yours. Mastering a few new skills could be the easy key to moving forward.

- Take training sessions or professional development classes at your company. If they don't have any, look into courses at local colleges or from industry associations.

- Increase your interactions with co-workers, even if it's just a quick trip for a cup of joe.

- Become active in other areas of your company, such as through a volunteer or mentoring program.

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