FOCUS for the New Year

New Year... New Opportunities

The “fresh start” of the New Year is always a great feeling. Whether you're choosing to focus on growing in your current position, or looking for a “fresh start” in your career at a new company─FOCUS is key.?

1. FOCUS on your Needs:?It's important to be mindful and list out your wants and needs. Is it work/life balance, continuing education, excellent company culture, advancement opportunities? Prioritize these needs and speak up about them. I used to think of this as selfish but then one of my mentors reminded me that “If you don’t ask, you many not ever receive” and it will be evident if you are asking with sincerity and not selfishness.
2. FOCUS on your Network:?No matter where you are on your career path, be there for your network and they will be there for you. As the Senior Account Manager at CSCMP, there is no better part of my job than connecting my members to others in the CSCMP community. Some are seeking new job opportunities, some are looking to give back, and some just need advice from experts. As a result, my members have always been there for me.
3. FOCUS on your Next Steps:?Sometimes it’s easy to get bogged down in day-to-day tasks, but I encourage you to remember to push yourself beyond your current limits and step outside your comfort zone. Again, maybe that’s a career change, pursuing a certification, or simply presenting new ideas to leadership. One of my favorite quotes is “Wherever you are, be all there” by Jim Elliot. This quote reminds me that life will be more rewarding if you approach tasks and events with mindfulness and purpose.?

CSCMP Resources:

• CSCMP Individual Membership?or?Corporate Membership?– Are you part of the 9,000+ member community?
• Job Seekers?– Search?CSCMP Job Listings?for your next opportunity.
• SCPro? Certification?– Available for supply chain professionals at all levels!?
• SCPro? Fundamentals?– Recommended for entry-level professionals.
• SCPro? Level One?– Recommended for those with a 4-year degree or at least 4 years of relevant supply chain experience.
• CSCMP Research?and?CSCMPtv?– Don’t forget to stay current with annual research reports, monthly Hot Topics, and additional resources in CSCMP’s video library.?

Here's to a great NEW YEAR filled with opportunities!

??All the best,

Leah Benshoof

CSCMP, Senior Account Manager