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.
[Last modified February 8, 2005, 15:10:03]