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You know you’re worth more, if only you could make them see it. Your superiors seem determined to hold you down in the same old paper-pushing job. You feel stuck in a rut, your skills and education go unappreciated. You know you could run this ship, if only given the chance. Even in a tough economy, you can emerge from the doldrums and take charge of your own career destiny.

Get educated – Education doesn’t always have to cost a ton of money. Sometimes it involves pursuing an advanced degree, and sometimes it only involves learning new job skills. You can get educated from a career mentor just as easily as a college professor. Of course, if degrees are a required part of your career path to the top, go get ‘em.

Network – Get a mentor who works in the job you want, listen to their advice and watch their behavior. Get involved with the local Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis or Rotary club. If qualified, speak about your career field at local educational institutions. Find ways to get involved in your community to expand your opportunities. After all, your next boss could be anywhere!

Volunteer – Yes, you should volunteer for community activities, as that is part of networking. You should also volunteer for extra duties at work, important duties and big projects that everyone else dodges. Focus on tangible achievements like increased sales, decreased cost, landed new clients or partners, received promotions or salary increases, etc. This is resume-building material.

Get help – There are plenty of job listings on the Internet. However, online job searches can be very time consuming, to say the least. Seek help from automated job search features that provide the latest results on a regular basis via e-mail. Target job sites that will provide six-figure income results, preferably ones that will also provide resume editing services. Don’t forget about popular online networking sites, but always be careful what you put on the Internet, as your online reputation can easily affect your real-life reputation.