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Survival tips for your professional path

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MAKING A SUCCESS of your career depends not only on finding the right job but also on making the most of opportunities to develop and progress.

There will be many challenges and obstacles. At times, you may feel you have hit the jackpot, but there will also be struggles and occasions when you have to accept the need to change direction.

Making your way on the road ahead and succeeding no matter what will depend on knowing what you want to achieve and having a plan for reaching those goals.

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Over the past few weeks, we have covered a range of strategies to help define and then attain your career objectives. We have shown how the route to success involves many stages and there are a number of practical steps you can follow to help you.

Perhaps now is a good time to take stock and review where you are on your personal career path. Do you know what success means to you? Do you know what you want to achieve and what you need to do to fulfil your ambitions?

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If you are still not sure, then review these 12 strategies for career survival, which are designed to guide you through the complete process of career management. Take these ideas on board, and realise that you will also need determination, a lot of passion and a little luck. Soon, though, with this combination of elements, you will be well on your way to having the career of your dreams.

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