Let's figure out what your relationship status is with your most important significant other — your job.
TopResume recently asked more than 500 professionals, “What's your relationship with your job?” to find out how people really feel about their current employment situation.
Whether you're single and looking to mingle with the right job opportunity or happily committed to your current employer, the infographic below will help you successfully plot the next steps of your career.
I'm in a committed relationship
It's great that you love your job — just make sure you're taking the necessary steps to remain relevant and competitive in your field. Seek out professional development opportunities to keep your skills sharp and regularly update your resume and LinkedIn profile so you're always prepared for the unexpected.
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I'm in an open relationship
You're not alone! The most successful professionals tend to have a wandering eye for their next career move. They're always open to learning about new opportunities, keeping their professional materials current, and remaining active within their networks.
That's not a bad thing — you're in a great position to find a job that's a perfect fit. Let's make sure your next one is a keeper. Start by giving these exercises a try to narrow down your goals.
Sure, everyone gets a case of the Mondays from time to time. But if you dread going to work each morning, count the minutes until you can leave or regularly have nightmares about the job, it might be time to start drafting that “Dear John letter” to your manager.
Amanda Augustine is the resident career expert for Career.io's suite of brands: TopResume, TopInterview, and TopCV. Since 2015, Amanda Augustine has served as the resident career expert for TopResume, the world’s largest resume-writing service. An internationally recognized authority on career advancement, she specializes in everything from building a strong professional brand to mastering the job interview. A Certified Professional Career Coach (CPCC) and Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), Amanda has spent more than 20 years helping professionals enhance their careers and land the right job faster. Follow Amanda on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and Instagram for her latest career advice.