Topics in Current Chemistry

Topics in Current ChemistryChemists are always on the lookout for topics in current chemistry. Topics for advanced courses are never a problem for them because there are always some that will interest them and they will never get bored.Chemistry is a very difficult subject to learn. There are so many principles, equations, and formula that the student will have to master. Students find that they become bored quickly if they cannot do well on an assignment because they don't understand the basic concepts of chemistry.If you are struggling with Chemistry then there are many books and programs that can be used to help you understand the concepts. But, you will need to look at all the resources available so that you will be able to find one that you like. This article will provide some tips for finding topics in current chemistry.Do not try to choose a single resource to use for a number of topics in Chemistry. Find some that you can use and can be a good fit for your school or your work at home program.To do this, you can first try searching the Internet for a number of different resources that can help you with multiple topics in Chemistry. The more resources you can find the better and more convenient it will be for you.After you have found a number of resources you want to use, you can now decide which one will best help you with your studies. Some students like to find a book that they will have an immediate connection with while others prefer a course that they can read and understand.Whatever you choose, it should be something that you can use at home or for your online chemistry program. These resources can be a great help to you, so it is important that you find the one that you like and use it.

A tutors guide to choosing the right school for your child

A tutor's guide to choosing the right school for your child For students and parents, it can often be a stressful experience choosing which school to go to, especially when in some cases there can be many to choose from.   Here, Vishal N, one of our 11+ tutors with several years of experience, gives his top three factors to consider when choosing a school. Choosing the right school 1. Location, location, location! This is often the most neglected factor when it comes to choosing the right school. If you live in Harrow and decide to apply for Whitgift (London), you are looking at a travel time of a minimum of 1 hour and 15 minutes â€" and this doesn’t even take into account any traffic. Not only can this be a stressful journey for parents, but can often take its toll on the child who arrives at school fatigued and not in the mood to learn. 2. Whether or not your child can cope with the pressure As we all know, not all children are the same! Just as some children prefer football over music, some children can work well with pressure from teachers and constant mini-tests on a weekly basis, whilst others may begin to dislike school and everything associated with it. Therefore, knowing whether your child enjoys dealing with pressure and always having to be compete academically with his/her peers is imperative when choosing the right school. Some schools are certainly more academically challenging than others. 3. The atmosphere and how you feel whilst visiting the school One of the most important things is to visit the school on open days. This is a fantastic opportunity to not only meet the teachers and ask questions, but it also allows your child to soak in the atmosphere and helps them imagine how they would feel studying in the school for the foreseeable future. Vishal is one of our experienced 7+, 10+, 11+, 13+, 16+, Common Entrance, Admissions and GCSE tutors. He covers Maths, English and Science and has helped many students prepare for competitive entrance exams at a range of schools. If you would like to book a lesson with Vishal, get in touch with him by visiting his profile here! If you would like to find an 11+ tutor, you can search through our fantastic tutors here!

How to find a job teaching English abroad while youre still in college

How to find a job teaching English abroad while you’re still in college If you’ve spent any time looking through ESL job boards you’ll have seen that there is literally a world of opportunity for English teachers with degrees. But, what about wannabe ESL teachers who are still studying, or are just about to head off on a gap year? Can you teach English abroad before you graduate? Well, yes, you can! Personally and professionally, teaching abroad can be a great opportunity for undergraduates. Opportunities are so varied that you can easily fit teaching English into a gap year, summer break or while you're deciding which degree you want to do. In and outside the classroom, you’ll gain valuable skills that will come in handy whatever career you choose to pursue in the future. Maybe you want to get to know a new culture. Or you're looking to add something impressive to your resume. Perhaps you want to try your hand at teaching. Or you simply want to spread your wings and set off on an adventure. Whatever your reasons for wanting to work and live abroad, teaching English before you graduate could be just the job you’re looking for! Read this:No degree? 5 places to consider teaching English abroad so you can see the world this year I don’t need a degree, great! So, what are the requirements for teaching English abroad? There’s no one answer to this question. Although not having a degree yet may reduce your options a little, there are still teaching opportunities open to you all over the world. None of the following suggestions are always required, but they might put you ahead of the pack when applying: Being a native English speaker. This quality is what makes companies seek you out from all the way overseas. They need you, and your expert knowledge of English. Getting TEFL certified. You don’t need a degree to get a TEFL certification, and, as TEFL qualifications last for life, getting one before you graduate could be a worthwhile investment. Most online TEFL courses are self-paced, making it relatively easy to slot the coursework into your current study schedule. Getting some teaching experience. Taking the time to help out at a local community centre or school will help you figure out whether you actually like teaching, and could give employers and extra incentive to pick you over anyone else. If you’re ready to throw yourself in at the deep end and lead a class yourself, there are also online English teaching companies that hire English teachers studying for their degree, with and without teaching experience. So, now you’re ready to roll! Yes, you can teach abroad before you graduate! Here’s how. Let’s take a look at the different teaching opportunities out there if you want to start teaching abroad before you graduate: 1. Apply for volunteer teaching abroad programs. The easiest way to teach abroad before you graduate is by doing volunteer work. If you can stomach not getting paid or a smaller stipend, there are many advantages to taking on a volunteer role. Firstly, you will most likely be able to travel to whichever destination interests you. If you’re keen to get off the beaten path and experiencing some truly undiscovered locations, now is your chance! Or, if you’d prefer to feel like a local in a classic destination, you can just as easily find opportunities in tourist hotspots like France and Spain. Volunteers can also often choose whether they want to commit short-term or long-term and, depending on the program, the kind of teaching they want to do. If you don’t feel ready to take on a role as a fully-fledged class teacher, how about working as a homestay tutor or teaching assistant? So, the pay might not be great, but for an experience that you can tailor to your exact tastes, volunteering is hard to beat. Read this: All about volunteer English teaching in China 2. Apply for ESL summer camp jobs. If you just have a few weeks free over the holidays, or want to dedicate a part of your gap year to teaching abroad, why not try applying for an English camp? There’s lots of ESL summer camp jobs throughout Europe - especially in countries like Italy and Spain. Perks often include food and accommodation (allowing you to save a few $$) and the chance to act like a big kid all summer long. Camp counselors often spend time with the kids outside of the classroom, so while you’re not teaching be prepared to get involved in activities, meal-times and campfire singalongs. Camp jobs can run through holidays all year, but summer is by far the busiest period, and positions often start appearing on job boards from January onwards. Alternatively, try searching for summer camp teaching jobs by duration or check out large international brands such as English First. Often all that’s required for positions is a TEFL qualification and a passion for teaching! Sign up to Teach Away today for access to the latest teaching jobs around the world. 3. Apply for paid teach abroad programs that don’t require degrees. If you’ve already started studying but are interested in taking a break to teach abroad before you graduate, some international programs accept applications from undergraduate students. It’s worth doing an in-depth search for any countries you’re interested in visiting, but here are a few of our favorites: South Korea’s TaLK program accepts applications from native English speakers who have completed an associate’s degree (equivalent to two years of college/university study). Teacher training is even included as part of the package! Placements last from six months to one year. There are also opportunities in Taiwan for associate degree holders who are TEFL qualified. Schools such as HESS Education organize year-long placements. The French Cultural Embassy organizes year-long teaching assistant positions throughout France for US citizens who have completed three years of higher education. Remember that you can only teach English in a country that doesn’t require you to have your degree already. So developed countries like China, South Korea and most countries in the Middle East won’t be an option for you until you get that. 4. Apply for teach abroad scholarships or grants. It’s a little-known fact that if you’re already studying for your degree in a related field, like education or linguistics, then your institution might offer funding for students interested in work or teaching abroad for a semester at educational non-profit organizations. Some universities will even count this as course work! So be sure to look into any opportunities like this at your school. 5. Travel to where you want to teach! Finally, if you’re feeling independent you could just throw caution to the wind and book a ticket to your chosen destination! In some countries, tackling your job hunt in person is likely to have much better results than applying online. While many countries only issue work visas for teachers with degrees, there are a surprising number of opportunities for those without throughout Asia, Europe and Central and South America. A few words of advice, though. Not having a degree may limit the kind of jobs you can apply for (in this situation, having a TEFL qualification can definitely help you get your foot in the door). Instead of working regular hours with one school, the reality might mean working part time for multiple schools as well as organising your own private students, and it can take a while to build up a strong network of employers. So, if you want to teach English abroad before you graduate, bear in mind that a summer break might not be long enough to make the most of an opportunity like this. If, however you’re on a gap year, or studying abroad for a semester, it could be perfect! If you decide this is the route for you, finance-wise, it's definitely worth making sure you have enough saved to tide you over for a month or two while you set yourself up. And, as you don’t know how much you’ll be earning, keep aside enough for a flight home in your native currency. Finally, make sure you get the right visa so you can work legally without your degree. So, paid work or volunteering? Summer time break or all in for a year? And most importantly, where will teaching English take you? Even if you haven't got your degree yet, there are plenty of ways make your dream adventure a reality right now and teach abroad before you graduate.

How to Be a Better Employee

How to Be a Better Employee Image via Pexels Many of us look to the New Year hoping to become a better version of ourselves. To that end, we make resolutions that, for better or worse, we do our best to keep. Keeping up a resolution, whether college student or not, can be difficult with so many things already on our plate. Our work lives are one place that probably easily qualifies as a place to improve. Whether you have a full-time job off-campus or a part-time campus job, reward is very simply given out through promotions, raises, and positive evaluations for good work and notable qualities such as attitude and cooperation. While it does take a good manager to make a company go, it also takes good workers. The best staff I have worked alongside and the best people I have managed are those who work hard, produce good work, and maintain a positive attitude. And sometimes a resolution helps with that. Andy Teach, author of the book  From Graduation to Corporation,  writes, “No one has a perfect work life and there is always room for improvement. Most people aspire to be better at their jobs because it results in increased happiness and personal satisfaction.” Who doesn’t want more happiness and satisfaction on the inside? So, in the spirit of the New Year that is just around the corner, here are some ways in which you can become a better employee. 1. Get to know your manager. Some managers have a reputation for being cold and hard to get along with. What most managers really want is employees who care about them enough to get the job done right. In order to do this, you have to understand how your manager operates and the way in which he/she wants things done. And in order to understand this about your manager, you have to get to know him. If you can’t figure out what he needs, ask what he needs you to do and how it should be done and then go and do it. The more you communicate with your manager up-front, the easier it will be for you to complete objectives and meet deadlines. Managers don’t normally hang out with employees, but you do need to hang around him or her long enough to know what they want and how they want it done. Remember, it is their company and in order to maintain a good working relationship, things must be done their way. 2. Meet or beat established deadlines. This is one that I struggle with at times, but the key to actually doing it consistently is managing time well. When your manager gives you an assignment with a deadline, it is best if you work on it right away if you can and complete it as soon as possible. Don’t take it with an ‘I’ll see what I can do’ or ‘I’ll take a look at it soon’ kind of attitude. Your manager may not verbalize it, but he wants his work done either right now or as quickly as possible. Once you set a deadline, strive to deliver ahead of time. Rather than stressing and sweating at the last minute, doing things on time or ahead of time gives you and your manager space to deal with any unforeseen problems that may arise. Also, there are two unwritten rules in business. First, usually, managers give themselves time beyond the time they give their employees to finish projects. So if your manager says, ‘I need this done by Wednesday’ and it’s Monday, most likely he needs to deliver it to a customer by Friday. He is giving himself space for any problems to arise too such as employees not getting said project done on time. Second, the employee who is always on time or ahead of time becomes the manager’s go-to person when something needs to be done in a shorter space of time. 3. Take initiative.   It may sound harsh, but your manager does not want to spoon-feed you or micro-manage you. Most managers are willing to train, coach, and even mentor their employees but after the first couple of weeks, to be an effective employee, you will need to take an interest in the company and in the work so much so that you will begin to work on your own. Try to avoid taking every single problem you encounter to your boss. If you absolutely don’t know how to use the printer or can’t find the stapler, ask a fellow colleague. Save time with your boss for higher level matters that require you to think and prove your ability to handle complex tasks. 4. Be honest about what you need. You may have done a good deal of negotiating to land your dream job, whether it is permanent or temporary, but developing negotiation skills don’t end at that point. Managers love good communicators and in order to be one, you have to be honest about what you need to do your job. It doesn’t matter whether it is supplies, more information, additional time, or more hands on deck. Asking direct questions and being thoughtful about your work will encourage your manager and show him that you are on the ball. 5. Keep your word. If you say you’re going to do something, make sure you do it. Try to avoid making excuses about not having work done because when work does not get done, it sets the entire team back, makes customers complain, and might make your co-workers complain to the boys about you. Holding yourself accountable for your actions and keeping your commitments is not only a matter of personal pride, but will be remembered by your employer. Managers want to work alongside people they can depend on no matter what. Your manager has a difficult job to do already. Just the pressure of being in charge and having others dependent on you to make it happen is not always obvious to employees. I hope these tips will help you become a better, more effective employee and to win you over to the management team.

Irvine Academic Tutor Tips How to Beat Senioritis - TutorNerds

Irvine Academic Tutor Tips How to Beat Senioritis - TutorNerds Follow These Tips From an Irvine Academic Tutor to Beat Senioritis Follow These Tips From an Irvine Academic Tutor to Beat Senioritis During the last month of school, its tempting for seniors to feel like theyre already on vacation and forget about whats going on in the classroom, including some very important issues that could potentially affect their future. Students who will be on scholarship need to maintain a certain GPA and students who have conditional college admissions letters (which is nearly everybody) need to keep those grades and test scores up in order to continue with their plans for this fall. Senioritis is normal and has been happening for generations but, its important for students to stay focused on these next couple of weeks and remember that school is still in session. 1. Maintain a regular after-school schedule It’s essential for students to make their after-school study schedule a priority until they take their last final exam. That means coming home or going to the library and studying, as usual, continuing to meet with their tutor, and staying away from friends who are skipping homework to start summer early. Maintaining a regular schedule also includes taking a reasonable amount of breaks and having enough downtime for the brain to recharge in order to finish the school year strong. Its very easy to get overwhelmed at this point in the year, and students are encouraged to make relaxation a priority in between study sessions (READ: 10 Reasons You Need an Irvine Summer Tutor). 2. Keep your eye on the prize When seniors become tempted to ditch responsibility in favor of summer activities, its important to remind them of everything they have achieved in order to get to where they are today. This includes getting excited about attending college in the fall. Talking about academic programs and major fields of study might be overwhelming at this point, so its better to focus on the fun aspects of university life such as finding a student apartment, looking at social clubs and organizations to join, or focusing on social and entertainment activities that take place on campus. Students who remember the big picture are more likely to be able to stick with high school academics for these next couple of weeks. 3. Continue to work with your tutor Part of avoiding senioritis includes maintaining regular sessions with a private tutor. Students should continue to work with their tutor in order to stay organized through the end of the year and also focus on final exams as well as any final projects that are due the very last week of school. Working with a one-on-one tutor on a regular basis forces students to stay on track and be held accountable for assignments they havent yet completed (READ: Tips From an Irvine Tutor: 5 Last-Minute Tips to Ace Your Finals). 4. Make study social Students who are tempted to socialize in lieu of completing homework assignments at this point in the year are encouraged to make their study time social in order to ensure academic success. Theres nothing wrong with working in a group just so long as each student is committed to doing well on final exams and completing any individual assignments. Students should consider working as part of a study group when focusing on subjects they generally do pretty well in and just need the motivation to stay focused or review. On the other hand, they might be better off studying solo or with their tutor when it comes to that one challenging topic they generally need extra help with. Want to beat senioritis? Our private Irvine academic tutors are here to help you end your high school years on a high note. Call TutorNerds today to book your private Irvine tutor. Members of the TutorNerds team and our private tutors write every blog post. If you have any questions about our blog, please email us at pr@tutornerds.com.

How a Film Director Learns Arabic on italki

How a Film Director Learns Arabic on italki We love to hear how our italki users are overcoming the challenges of learning languages, and Nicole Ballivian has quite a story to share with us. Read on to learn about Nicole and her language learning experiences. Nicole and an actor in Hebron _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Tell us a little about yourself Im an American Film Director who usually makes international movies. A Sundance Screenwriters Lab Fellow and recipient of a few international awards for films. [Check out her site  www.bintfilm.com] What language are you learning? Arabic. What would you say your level is now? My level started at intermediate, and since Ive been taking it intensively for three months, Id say Im uber-intermediate now. Why are you learning that language? I have the aim of becoming fluent in the Palestinian dialect of Arabic in order to communicate clearly with my cast for my upcoming film to be shot in the West Bank city of Hebron. Its called Sleeping on Stones. The Sleeping on Stones film was selected for the 2012 Cairo Film Connection at the Cairo International Film Festival. What are you using/doing to improve your fluency? I am taking classes three times a week with a Palestinian teacher and Im going on Youtube to scope out any Palestinian videos that have English subtitles. Also practicing with Palestinian friends and local liquor store owners. What difficulties have you had learning this language? Arabic grammar even in the ammiya version (spoken, colloquial) is very difficult. Verb conjugation can be intimidating but as long as I keep trying and dont mind sounding like a five-year-old for now, I know Ill get it eventually. What tips would you have for people learning this or any other language? I would say in order to learn a language fluently (as I speak Spanish and French as well, took Russian in high school and college), you have to consistently immerse yourself in it. You have to speak it a lot. Force your brain to think in the language as if you were living in a foreign country. Ways to do this is by taking classes with a native speaker multiple times a week. Watch the news in the language so you can pair images with words. Write down vocabulary and verb conjugations, go through them daily. Practice with friends or make friends on italki. Dont be shy and get corrected a lot; it will only help you learn more quickly in the end. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ If you would like to learn more about Nicole and her movies, check out:  www.bintfilm.com Have an interesting story to share with us? Message us at support@italki.com and you, too, can be featured on italki. If you are interested in learning Arabic, remember to check out our Arabic teachers on italki. How a Film Director Learns Arabic on italki We love to hear how our italki users are overcoming the challenges of learning languages, and Nicole Ballivian has quite a story to share with us. Read on to learn about Nicole and her language learning experiences. Nicole and an actor in Hebron _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Tell us a little about yourself Im an American Film Director who usually makes international movies. A Sundance Screenwriters Lab Fellow and recipient of a few international awards for films. [Check out her site  www.bintfilm.com] What language are you learning? Arabic. What would you say your level is now? My level started at intermediate, and since Ive been taking it intensively for three months, Id say Im uber-intermediate now. Why are you learning that language? I have the aim of becoming fluent in the Palestinian dialect of Arabic in order to communicate clearly with my cast for my upcoming film to be shot in the West Bank city of Hebron. Its called Sleeping on Stones. The Sleeping on Stones film was selected for the 2012 Cairo Film Connection at the Cairo International Film Festival. What are you using/doing to improve your fluency? I am taking classes three times a week with a Palestinian teacher and Im going on Youtube to scope out any Palestinian videos that have English subtitles. Also practicing with Palestinian friends and local liquor store owners. What difficulties have you had learning this language? Arabic grammar even in the ammiya version (spoken, colloquial) is very difficult. Verb conjugation can be intimidating but as long as I keep trying and dont mind sounding like a five-year-old for now, I know Ill get it eventually. What tips would you have for people learning this or any other language? I would say in order to learn a language fluently (as I speak Spanish and French as well, took Russian in high school and college), you have to consistently immerse yourself in it. You have to speak it a lot. Force your brain to think in the language as if you were living in a foreign country. Ways to do this is by taking classes with a native speaker multiple times a week. Watch the news in the language so you can pair images with words. Write down vocabulary and verb conjugations, go through them daily. Practice with friends or make friends on italki. Dont be shy and get corrected a lot; it will only help you learn more quickly in the end. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ If you would like to learn more about Nicole and her movies, check out:  www.bintfilm.com Have an interesting story to share with us? Message us at support@italki.com and you, too, can be featured on italki. If you are interested in learning Arabic, remember to check out our Arabic teachers on italki.

The Ap Chemistry Free Response

The Ap Chemistry Free ResponseAp Chemistry 2020 Free Response - Get a grip on the subject! This type of AP Chemistry test is a relatively easy one to take. However, keep in mind that it's not necessary to pass this particular test to continue on your high school career path in chemistry.These are the most simple tests that are available for AP chemistry. They give you an idea of your aptitude for studying science and learning certain subjects. However, don't be scared to excel over the others as each one has its own pros and cons. As such, it's important that you learn to think creatively to get good scores.The test you will be taking in Ap Chemistry Free Response is quite easy and not very challenging. It involves problems that revolve around thermodynamics, molecular, chemical, and the periodic table. This course in AP Chemistry begins by having you identify molecules and make up their chemical makeup. In other words, you'll need to define the molecules which make up the different elements in the periodic table.One of the main problems in Ap Chemistry Free Response is the calculation of the amount of heat of the atomic and molecular structure of a substance. This type of test involves getting accurate answers in order to figure out the element composition of a given substance. Calculating the heat of a substance is known as its enthalpy. If you've taken chemistry prior to AP, then you can begin by answering this test.Apart from the free-response section, you also have a multiple-choice section where you'll be required to give the answers. This section is considered to be less difficult than the free response. Apart from the multiple-choice section, you'll also be asked to solve some problems, depending on your level of understanding. The more challenges you face, the better the final results will be. Do not worry if you cannot answer all the questions - you can either re-try or discuss with the teacher in order to work out the answers for the multiple-choice section.AP Chemistry exams are essentially divided into two parts. The first part, the core subject, covers all the essentials of chemistry - the elements, their properties, molecular properties, and their properties, etc. The second part is the supplemental section that focuses on specific chemistry topics - that includes solving problems from Ap Chemistry Free Response, completing the problems, and discussing your answers with the teacher.Ap Chemistry 2020 Free Response is considering to be an easy test that gives you a fair idea of what you're capable of. However, these tests are not necessary to keep you abreast of your AP chemistry course. The important thing is to focus on the subjects and develop an interest in learning about them so that you can excel in them.

ESL Tutoring in Chesapeake Virginia

ESL Tutoring in Chesapeake VirginiaIf you are looking for a way to further your education or perhaps you want to enhance the skills that you already have then ESL tutoring in Chesapeake Virginia may be the best route for you. Here you will find a great number of programs available and they include some that may suit all learning styles. You will not just find many on the internet but there are also numerous centers that you can choose from.You may want to look at the IITM Chesapeake facility, where there are a number of tutors available at once to help you in your learning and there is also a tutoring group, where the tutors can work as a team and you will not only get one on one instruction, but this tutoring group will give you practice in more advanced subjects as well. There are also online schools that offer ESL tutoring in Chesapeake Virginia, where you will find that all you need to do is to submit a form in order to make an appointment with the tutor.This helps you to study i n a language you know, rather than a language you have never studied before, and most of the time you will be taught a number of approaches to learn the native English and that is it. If you feel you might be looking for a place where you can do a degree, here is a great option to consider. These centers help you find a niche in the world of teaching and that means you will have the ability to go beyond just a basic foundation for ESL that has to do with grammar.This could lead to many more career opportunities, especially if you are already in a field where you have more experience and the ability to teach. If you really want to make this work, here is where you would start.If you are just getting started with ESL, maybe you are just beginning with classes at a local school or even a community college and you need to find a place to stay. Here is a great alternative that many do consider: there are ESL apartments that you can choose from. There are online tutoring centers where you can find the perfect apartment for your needs.A good place to start is to look for the center that offers the right course for you and to find out if there are any preferred classes, which you could take once you arrive. There are local institutions that will provide you with daily meals and once you start learning you will have an opportunity to continue doing so. You will also need to spend some time in class and this is an opportunity for you to interact with others and learn from them.If you wish to learn the Vietnamese language and culture, then this could be the best option for you. Here you will learn how to speak and write the language and how to apply it to your day to day life.

If You Arent Managing Your Career, Who Is - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / If You Aren’t Managing Your Career, Who Is - Introvert Whisperer If You Aren’t Managing Your Career, Who Is? OK, I get it. Managing your career isn’t the sexiest thing to talk about, but someone has to. You spend more time working than anything else other than sleeping. Isn’t it worth it to spend that time feeling good about what you’re doing? And where you’re headed? (Click here to tweet this thought.) You can go back to thinking about your kids, your friends or the new game on your computer in just a second. Your career will “happen” with or without your attention. It won’t stand still, nor will you. Due to a variety of circumstances, such as change in business, change in boss and how well you perform your job, your career will never move in a straight line. Despite the weaving it will do, you can largely control its trajectory but it does require your attention. It’s unfortunate that too many people simply assume if they perform well, their career will take care of itself. That is a huge assumption.So is thinking management has your back. That’s relinquishing a lot of control and decision-making to either others or fate. Would you turn over your bank account to someone else’s management? Or to no one? Would you turn over your car, your child, and your future to… no one? Whatever your reasons for the lack of attention to your career, there are some pain-free things you can do to steer it in the right direction. Don’t worry, this won’t take long and it won’t suck up a bunch of your time. Pain-Free Career Management: 1. Figure out where you want to be in 6 months or the next 2 years. Sounds simple, but most people don’t even do that. a. It’s pain-free because all you have to do is think. Sure, you might want to think by asking people questions and having discussions. You do that every day. 2. Pay attention to office politics, as that will have a bearing on your career. a. Again, pain-free since all you have to do is pay attention to who’s influencing whom, who’s getting ahead or behind, and why. 3. Pay attention to what’s going on with the business conditions. a. What can I say? Paying attention is a very underrated activity, but when you do, you’ll know when big decisions are taking place that might impact you. 4. Talk to influencers and decision-makers about what you need and want. a. These people will have a huge impact on your career, but if you don’t let them know what you want for your career, they’ll assume everything must be okay. b. Simply developing relationships with these people will create supporters when your career needs them the most. 5. Take actions that matter; don’t just take action that won’t do you any good. a. Okay, this requires that you drop your game station, but action is control and isn’t that really what you want? b. This doesn’t require you to do something every day or all the time it’s taking the right actions when it will make the biggest difference. Before I let you return to the comfort of your computer surfing, let me end by saying you have more control over your career than you may realize. It’s yours to shape, and you will like the result when you start managing your career. Go to top Do you know what your next career step is?   Many people don’t. I want to help you accelerate your career by connecting you with your Free Instant Access to my eBook on how to construct your Career SMART Goals â€" that will help you put together your actions and keep you accountable.   Get your copy now and start your action plan today: CLICK HERE Brought to you by Dorothy Tannahill-Moran â€" dedicated to unleash your professional potential. How can you better manage your career? Share your thoughts in the comments! Image: Photobucket