Do you have professional goals that you would like to achieve this year? Maybe you're planning a career change? Read on to find out about setting goals, job-seeking tips and the free LinkedIn Learning courses that you can access with your library card.

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Planning, goal setting and forming new habits

The beginning of a new year is a time for many of us to start mapping out our short and long term personal and professional goals.

What do you want to achieve this year?  It might be gaining new customers, aiming for and achieving a new role or maybe working towards more work-life balance.  
So how are you going to get there?

Starting out or moving on, job hunting resources at Wellington City Libraries!

Is 2023 the year you step onto the career ladder? Are you returning to work after a break? Maybe you’ve had time to reflect over the summer break and feel it’s time to move on and are looking for a new job? 

Let Wellington City Libraries and our extensive job-hunting resources assist you. If you’re starting out; Looking for a job; Assessing your skills; Getting your cv (resume) prepared; Brushing up on some work skills; Gaining confidence for an interview - Read on to learn more!

Unlimited access to over 12,000 online video courses — topics include IT, business, design & more.

LinkedIn Learning is a valuabel resource, helpful whether you're jumping into a new industry or wanting to keep up to date in your current role. As you make your way through courses, LinkedIn Learning customises your homepage with related classes and trending videos in your chosen industries.

Learn from award-winning professionals, company founders and bestselling authors from the comfort of your own home, all for free with your Wellington City Libraries card.

While we're talking about LinkedIn, below you'll find resources about how to get the most from this leading professional social media platform.  

Why and how to use LinkedIn for recruitment
 
Love it or hate it, LinkedIn has become the ultimate online business networking resource. With 810 million global users, 40% of them logging in daily, the social media giant has become a critical tool for recruiters.

Linkability : 4 powerful new strategies to maximise your LinkedIn success
by Johnston, Lynnaire

Link-Ability 4 powerful strategies to maximise your LinkedIn Success is packed with valuable insights, essential know-how and practical tips for using LinkedIn to achieve your professional and business goals (Adapted from catalogue).

LinkedIn (2021)
By Elad, Joel

LinkedIn multiplies what you know by the power of who you know to deliver the number one social platform for business professionals and new job seekers. LinkedIn For Dummies shows LinkedIn newcomers the best ways to discover new opportunities, enhance their personal brand, network with other professionals, and give an exponential boost to their career. (Adapted from catalogue)

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced her resignation last week and the government has transitioned smoothly to a new leader. How do you know when it's time to move on, and how can you ensure leadership succession doesn’t cause any disruption to your business?

If you’re thinking the time is right for you then have a look at these resources and start the planning process.  

Signs It’s Time to Step Down From Your Leadership Role
 

(Bloomberg) -- For CEOs and other leaders, the decision to step down can be fraught. 

The question of when to quit has become especially salient with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings both announcing they’re stepping down from leadership positions this week. 

Succession planning - invest in success : a guide to securing the future of your business                      By Hayes, Knight

SUCCESSION PLANNING is a key factor in determining your business success and maximising its value. Every business is somewhere on the succession path. To ensure you secure the future of your business, you should start planning as early as possible. (Adapted from catalogue)

Family business succession : your roadmap to continuity                       By LeCouvie, Kelly

Drawing on original research, case studies, and white papers, this book offers a comprehensive look at family business continuity planning, which is critical to the success of every family business. (From catalogue)