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How to Accelerate Your Career in 2017

With a new year getting into swing, it’s a great time to take stock of your academic and professional goals and make plans for making them reality.

It’s easy to get stuck in a rut or lose focus when we’re juggling a lot of obligations and assignments, but getting clear on what you want to accomplish, learning new skills, and growing your network by putting time into establishing meaningful connections can help you succeed. It’s also a good time to take a look at your social media accounts and make sure the picture you’re presenting to the world aligns with how you want to be perceived.

This article from CNBC has some helpful tips and tricks for building the career you want this year.

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