Dont Let Money Worries Dictate Your Career - Sterling Career Concepts

Don’t Let Money Worries Dictate Your Career Don’t Let Money Worries Dictate Your Career Sometimes it’s hard to manage a job successfully with everything that life throws at us, but if its finance worrying you, youre not alone. A recent study showed that  63% of the American respondents  were concerned about unexpected expenses, suggesting that cash is a stress that we cannot escape from. But it’s important  not to lose sleep over it  as that won’t help your career soar. The good news is that there are ways to develop your career that dont require investing a lot of money. Are financial worries age specific? Anyone can be hit be financial struggles, regardless of their age or stage of their career, but it seems that young Americans are hit particularly hard by financial struggles related to the cost of education. Respondents aged 18-34 were questioned about their personal debt and over 40% were most concerned about their school debt. This figure increased to over  50% for 18-24 year olds. However, with the option of student loans for not just those studying but also for graduates, there seems to be some potential for an increase in cash to help out those who are hit the hardest. It’s certainly worth investing time to research  the various sources of finance for students,  as the rates and terms vary, but there are many who can help. The power of a resume   Perhaps not everyone sees the benefit of spending time and effort on producing the best resume possible, but with intense competition for jobs, it’s more important than ever to gain the employer’s attention. With a variety of services and writers for different budgets, it might be worth investing in expert help initially to gain success in the long term. As Ive written in the past, the most important thing about your resume is to  align your achievements to the job specification  to prove why you are suited to the job. A professional resume writer can help you do this. Proactive options which cost nothing Cash worries can be intense and may affect your motivation about your career, but there are other ways you can invest in your employability while saving your money: Read about ways in which you can enhance your skills and talents.  Interviewing tips are helpful  for new job opportunities and  researching the company that is interviewing  you is essential. It’s also good to keep updated on new job opportunities within your company so you can apply to move internally. In addition, speak to your manager or HR department about training courses and join as many free, relevant courses as you can. Find a mentor at work who you can discuss your career with, it’s amazing how many tips those with years of experience may be able to offer. Essentially you are the only person who has the power to grow your career and develop, but there are ways to increase your employability without worrying about money. Its important to produce the best resume you can and polish up your interviewing skills, as both reflect you and your experience and abilities. There really are no reasons to let money woes affect your career growth. _______ This guest post was contributed by Jackie Edwards.