In many parts of the world, professionals are wrapping up projects, finalizing year-end reports and preparing to take some time off over the upcoming holidays. Even for those who may not be celebrating a holiday, working for an international employer usually means days off and a much quieter office.
As the New Year quickly approaches, this is often a time of reflection when we have extra time to assess where we are and where we want to go in our personal as well as professional lives.
Whether you are an active job seeker hunting for your next opportunity or someone looking to take your career to the next level, here are six things you can do over the holiday break to give your career a boost:
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About the author
Kate Warren@KateDWarren
Kate Warren is the Executive Vice President and Executive Editor of Devex, where she leads a global team of journalists, event producers, and communications and marketing professionals to drive conversations around the most pressing and urgent issues of our time, including climate, global health, food security, philanthropy, humanitarian crises, and foreign aid funding. Through live journalism — via in-person and virtual events — along with insider news, analysis, podcasts, content series, and special reports, Kate and her team ensure the most important ideas, voices, and debates reach an influencer audience to drive impact and make progress on the Sustainable Development Goals.
