Getting a job is not the be all and end all. You should have a plan for a career. Follow the tips and look ahead to a great career.

Never stop Learning: If you have decided your current skills are good enough, you have decided your current job is good enough. But if you want a career in the future, you should add regular updates to your skills and knowledge.

Ask, listen and learn: A good listener can learn a lot. Listen to your co-workers, your boss, and your superiors. You can learn a lot from their experience.

Fulfil your current job: Your current job might be best place to start your career. If you do your job well and fulfil your responsibilities, this is often the best way to start a new career.

Build your network: Your next career step might arise from your contact network. Did you know that more than 50 per cent of all jobs are obtained from contact networks? If you have a good contact network, it is also a good place to discover future careers, to explore new trends.

Identify your current job: Your current job should be identified, not assumed. Make sure you don’t work at tasks you assume are important. This is waste of time.

Identify your next job: Your dream job must be identified. Before you start planning your future career, be sure you have identified your dream job.

Be prepared: Your dream might show up tomorrow. Be prepared. Don’t wait a second. Update your CV now, and continue to update it regularly.