Get The Job You Want, Even When No One's Hiring: Take Charge of Your Career, Find a Job You Love, and Earn What You Deserve

Chapter 81. Review and Fine-Tune Your Job Description with Your Manager

In addition to reviewing and revising your job description, make sure to also sit down during those first 90 days and create an Individual Development Plan for yourself and your role. This includes your short-, mid-, and long-term goals at the company. This is critical to make sure that the job you landed becomes the job you love. This strategy also ensures that you'll be focused on your boss's priorities (alignment), which can also extend your tenure at the company.

Remember that employment is a two-way contract. Your responsibility is to do the best job you possibly can and to help the company achieve its business objectives. The employer's duty is to provide an environment where you can advance your career, pursue new challenges, and develop toward your professional goals. Many companies tend to forget their part of the bargain, so it's up to you to remind them, especially during your first few months on the job.

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Many companies tend to forget their part of the bargain, so it's up to you to remind them.