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Keep an updated schedule!
It's important to know what key project
deadlines and parties are on the horizon.
Without an updated calendar, how will
you know what to wear? Worst yet, how
will you make sure you'll be able to
deliver on pending work with the newly
increased demand on your social
calendar?
Plan ahead, especially if you'll be taking
time off for the holidays. You don't want
to be stuck at the office playing catch up,
or be the one that lets things slip through
the cracks while hitting the party scene.
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Forget about networking
Even if you're wonderfully content in
your current job, holiday functions
present great networking opportunities
where you can let key people get to know
you a little better. You don't want to be
seen as bragging, but don't hesitate to
talk about projects that you successfully
led to remind others about your
contributions. While you're talking,
remember to listen.
Touch base with your co-workers and
know where they are as well. It might
give you a great lead on your next
promotion or your next job.
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A Yearly Review
take a look at your own accomplishments.
take a look at your own accomplishments.
your own accomplishments.
own accomplishments.
take a look at your own accomplishments.
your own accomplishments.
own accomplishments.
A yearly review of how well you
achieved your work and personal goals is
essential to setting new goals for next
year.
It also comes in handy when you are
sitting down for your performance and
salary review to serve as support when
you lobby for a promotion or raise.
Take the time to note your contributions.
Make sure you quantify them when
possible (i.e., grew sales by X%).
If nothing else, writing down your
successes and failures will give you a
realistic look at how well you are
navigating your career path.
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Drink yourself into oblivion
The very last thing you want to be is the
talk of the party. Holiday parties usually
involve some amount of alcohol and
perhaps music. By all means, be sociable
and get to know your co-workers on a
new level. But don't get caught with your
pants down--- literally or figuratively.
Supervisors are notorious for observing
how their team members carry
themselves at social functions. Are they
tossing them back like a bunch of frat
boys? Is the action on the dance floor a
little steamy?
When you're out at a party with
coworkers, know when to say when.
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Set aside time to file
(paper and electronic). Purge, merge and
(paper and electronic). Purge, merge and
archive your documents and set up your
filing system for next year's projects.filing
system for next year's projects.
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Forget to touch base
let them know what's new with you, if
there's a likelihood of working together
there's a likelihood of working together
in the coming year, or simply that you
remember them and their
services.remember them and their
services.
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