Taking Control of Your Time

Section 2.3: Professional Time Management

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Taking Charge: Chapter 2

Beyond CollegeTime management is necessary after

college ends

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DistractionsE-mailCubicles

You will be able to hear conversations going on around you

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Still Remember . . .Master Schedule for workTo-do list for work43 Folders

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StrategiesDon’t be a jack of all tradesFirst things first

Work on your most pressing project before you do anything else

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Strategies (cont.)Do something (anything!)I’m so confused

Activity and results are not the sameWork smarter, not harder

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Strategies (cont.)Avoid the tyranny of the urgentBe firm, yet flexibleDon’t take responsibility that isn’t yours

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Final ThoughtsStrategies are to help you achieve your

goals with a peace of mind and a balanced life

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Further ReflectionWhat obstacles do you think you will face

regarding time management in your career?

What are your major distractions when working?

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Additional ResourcesTime Management for Dummies by Jeffrey

MayerBrazen Careerist’s Time Tips http://www.time-management-guide.com/

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