It you want to change careers or jobs, you must keep current on the trends going on in that industry. An easy way to do this is to subscribe to a local business magazine in your hometown or state related to your field. If you are looking to find work in another part of the country, or world, then you should be reading current business magazines or newsletters about those regions.
It is worth the investment you pay, to receive current periodicals in your industry. Often times it is easy to observe the trends taking shape and be able to see which companies are doing well. These are the companies who typically would be hiring. If you can spot the need they may have for someone like yourself, who has a particular expertise, you could easily be offered a position by inquiring.
Some of the better business magazines I would recommend would include:
It is worth the investment you pay, to receive current periodicals in your industry. Often times it is easy to observe the trends taking shape and be able to see which companies are doing well. These are the companies who typically would be hiring. If you can spot the need they may have for someone like yourself, who has a particular expertise, you could easily be offered a position by inquiring.
Some of the better business magazines I would recommend would include:
Benzinga
News and analysis service that focuses on global markets.
BizJournals
Comprehensive resource for local business.
Black Enterprise
African American destination for information regarding minority business issues.
Business 2.0
Quality magazine about insight, tools, and advantage in e-business.
Business Review USA
Digital magazine providing daily news and weekly e-newsletter. Features an in-depth look at specific industry issues such as Leadership, Finance, Operations and Technology.
Business Week
Prominent magazine covering global business news.
CEOWORLD Magazine
Provides business, finance & technology news, reviews and analysis.
Fast Company
Features the latest business news and trends, leading-edge entrepreneurs and the very fastest growing companies.
Fortune
Columns include features on the marketplace, tech movers and shakers, career trends, U.S. politics, and European business.
International Business Times
Provides essential world business news to audiences in Hong Kong and China.
Inc Magazine
Provides small business resources and advice.
My Business Magazine
Knowledge, tools and resources to help small business owners succeed.
Wall Street Journal
Premier source for the latest global business and financial news.
Many times you can subscribe for free to a portion of the magazine of your choosing online. If you find the magazine or periodical valuable you may choose to invest in it by paying for the full subscription. Many magazines will give you the option of having it available to you online when you purchase a hard copy subscription.
Another way of obtaining a copy of the magazine of your choosing is to visit your local library. Here you will find a vast array of business publications that can be just what you are seeking. Still another way is to ask a friend who you know is subscribing to the magazine you would like to read. Offer to split the subscription fee with him or her; chances are they will be happy to pass it along to you for free. Remember, by keeping abreast of current business trends you will gain a distinct advantage over other career changers or job seekers.
Tom Borg is a consultant in leadership management, team building and customer service.
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