How well known are you in your field? In the zone? Regionally? Nationally? Internationally? With the advent of the Internet, multimedia broadband, and its impact on global communications, you could become a “household name” and “thought leader” in your field, no matter where you live or work. Write and publish articles and press releases. Speak at seminars, workshops and conferences. Participate in online forums and discussion groups. Starting a blog, setting up a website, or writing and publishing an online newsletter or book will help make your name known and recognized. Answer “yes” or “no” to each of the following points, then start working on the “NO’s.” Forget “New Years Resolutions”, just do it! Print this article and use it as an action plan outline to boost your career this year.
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Do you write and publish articles and essays in your field?
Jot down three article or essay ideas here now:
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Write and publish press releases?
List three achievements that could be used in press releases:
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Do you have a personal website?
Provide two quick ideas that you use on your own free website:
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Do you have an industry related blog?
What ideas, articles, notes, etc. What could you post on your own blog?
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Publish or subscribe to a career-related newsletter?
Subscribe to at least two newsletters in your field. Write their names and addresses online here:
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Participate in online forums and discussion groups related to your work?
Please note three forums/discussion forums of interest below:
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Have you written a book in your field of expertise?
Everyone has at least one good book in them. What could yours be about?
Jot down some quick ideas here now:
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Do you speak or present at career-related conferences, workshops, or seminars?
List the dates, locations, and topics of three or four upcoming seminars, workshops, or conferences:
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You should have answered “yes” or “no” to each of the above points and identified some prospects for action in each area. Now you can get to work on the “NO’s”. Forget “New Years Resolutions”, just do it! Remember to print this article and use it as an action plan outline to boost your career this year. Good luck and if you’d like any additional tips and ideas or have any questions, feel free to email me. I would love to help. Just do it!