Episode 44: How to identify your goals and ambitions early in your lab career

<p><strong>‘If you stay ready, you don’t need to get ready’ ~Will Smith</strong>. <br> <br> Are you ready for the next "big" job opportunity that may come your way?<br> In this episode of eLABorate Topics podcast hosts Lona Small, Tywauna Wilson, and Stephanie Whitehead had a great roundtable discussion on simple steps to identify goals and ambitions early in your career journey. <br>  </p><p>The podcast hosts discussed:</p><ul> <li>How to assess your skills, interests and values.  </li> <li>How to research alternative job responsibilities or work environments</li> <li>Setting short term and long term career goals. </li> </ul><p> <br>Listen to this full episode to get detailed information on maximizing your career journey by staying prepared for your next opportunity! </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Be a Supporter!</strong> </p><p>1.      Join our community! Be sure to follow @eLABorateTopics on LinkedIn. </p><p>2.      Listen on directimpactbroadcsting.com, Lab Vine or your favorite podcast platform</p><p>3.      Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on your phone, tablet or notebook so you never miss an episode! </p><p>4.      Be sure to leave a comment, and share with a fellow medical laboratory professionals!</p><p> </p><p><strong>Be a Guest!</strong></p><p>If you have a leadership or laboratory message to share and would like to be a guest on the show, please reach out to us at <a href="mailto:elaboratetopics@directimpactbroadcasting.com">elaboratetopics@directimpactbroadcasting.com</a> or Direct Impact Broadcasting on Social Media. </p><p> </p><p><strong><em>Please tune in next week to hear another amazing episode of eLABorate Topics!</em></strong></p>