Mark this page and use it as a resource to help you proactively manage your professional career.  There are certain things you should do to ensure you keep up to speed on current and future trends for your industry, and the business world in general. Obviously, industry-specific trade journals, meetings and mentors will help you make educated decisions regarding your professional future.

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Transition prep headquarters: CareerLaunchers Package - Career skills assessment - Goals and objectives review - Resume generation - Interview Preparation - Transition process management - Offer negotiations

Daily suggested reading: Wall Street Journal BusinessWeek MSNBC.com Fortune Magazine

Routine professional development: General: Who Moved My Cheese? - Dr. Spencer Johnson.  A fantastic book to help organizations and individuals deal with change.  Utilized by many Fortune 500 companies as well as the U.S. military. How to Win Friends and Influence People - Dale Carnegie.  Has withstood the test of time and remains a 'must read' for successful businesspeople. The One-Minute Manager - Dr. Ken Blanchard.  Solid leadership tips packed in an easy read. Career-specific: The Goal - E. Goldratt.  For manufacturing managers, a quality resource for industrial and process improvement. How to Swim with the Sharks - H. Mackay.    Offers great insights into a professional sales career.

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