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How to Advance Your Career

Resources That Will Help You Advance Your Career

By Dawn Rosenberg McKay, About.com

Generally, no one wants to end up where they started in their career. Almost everyone is interested in career advancement, or climbing the corporate ladder. These resources can help you start advancing in your career beginning on your very first day.

Making a Good Impression on Your First Job
Follow these four simple rules and your employer will be happy she hired you.

Starting a New Job
How to get started and stay put -- at least for now.

Use Your Network to Make Connections
Find out how to build and use your network.

Get a Mentor
Having a mentor is beneficial to career growth. Find out why you need one and how to get one.

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