will Lake seule! OF JOBS & on th sale next nesd| wei useQand tnt vil apse on vi aucin nes ad! 34 ade amch “an hora} Portal: =So Your Career —— (NAPSA)—The U.S. unemployment rate is the lowest it has been in years. As a result, employers are discovering it is more difficult to find qualified employees. Retaining employees now becomes a top priority. According to the U.S. Job Recovery and Retention Poll Findings, a study by the Society for Human Resource Management and CareerJournal.com, promoting qualified employees was viewed as an effective retention strategy by 40 percent of HR professionals. Based on thesefindings, will a promotion be in your future? “Regardless of whether yourorganization has a formal performance managementor a career development system, thefirst step is to take ownership of your career,” advises Nina Ramsey, senior vice president of Human Resources for Kelly Services. ties that will enhance yourcareer. The next step is to think about where you want to be within the next few years, and determine which position best meets your needs. Are you ready for a promotion, or are you happy in your cur- Attributes, knowledge, inventiveness, and enthusiasm all rent position? Your answers to these questions will put you on track with the right decision. sess. Here are some tips toward that will provide direct contact with executive leadership? Do you see better pay and opportunity for further skill developmentin your current role? Or will your contribution make more of a difference in another area of the organization? For 60 years, Kelly Services has been dedicated to helping candidates find positions that perfectly match their skills, ambitions, and work preferences. make up who you are and the marketable skills that you postaking ownership of your career: Perform well in your cur- rent role—If you are a fast learner who can shift gears easily to meet the needsof the organization, these attributes will get you noticed and put you at the top of the promotion schedule. Knowledge is key—Approach your work with a continued willingness to learn. Understand the future of the business you are in and how it supports your career goals. Be inventive—Think“outof the box.” Distinguish projects that allow your creativity to shine. Show enthusiasm—Engage your current manager and other organizational mentors in discussions focused on learning opportuni- Are there upcoming projects Ramsey notes, “Your attributes, knowledge, inventiveness, and enthusiasm are like your owner’s manual. Whether you take the next step on the career ladder or continue in your current role, you are in the driver’s seat.” For more information, visit www.kellyservices.com.
