I am working on some new big goals in my career over the next 100 days which means that I need to start networking like crazy again.  Since I started teaching at DeVry University, I haven’t done as much networking as I would have liked because I have been trying to get a handle on grading and teaching.  But, I’ve got it down now and it’s time to start networking again.

Every time I have a big career goal, I know I need to start a networking challenge again.  In 2011, I created a networking challenge and met with 96 people in one year.  You can read about my challenge on a guest post for the Daily Muse I wrote here.

And this coming April I am doing it again! If you want to join me and kick your career goals into action by doing my exact networking strategy, read below for more information.

Have a great week!

are your weekly career links to start your week off right:

• 22 Things Happy People Do Differently by Successify.net
• The Happiest And Unhappiest Jobs In America by Forbes
• Mrs. Moneypenny’s Career Advice for Ambitious Women by Yahoo Finance
• Spring Clean Your Resume (in Less Than 2 Hours!) by The Daily Muse
• 5 Steps To Mastering Your Spring Fashion Budget by Corporate Fashionista

The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority. ~ Kenneth Blanchard

Last week I interviewed Dondi Scumaci, author of Career Moves.  There is one thing that really stuck with me that I have been thinking about a lot over the weekend.  She recommended creating a 100 day plan to write your success story.  Presidents, CEOs, and even marathon runners use one hundred days as a benchmark for success.  I created my 100 day plan this weekend so June 26th, 2013 is going to be a very successful day!

What is your plan in the next 100 days to get where you want to be?

Here are your weekly career links to start your week off right:

• The 14 Best Jobs for Women by Cosmopolitan
• Women Wake Up Grumpier Than Men by CBS News (sorry had to throw it in:)
• 7 Ways Women Must Take Charge Of Their Careers by Careerealism
• 5 Savvy Ways to Get a Pay Raise Increase by Jobacle
• How Women Can Balance Strong Leadership With Authenticity by Monster Thinking

“Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.”–Winston Churchill

I am excited to say that I am over halfway done writing my first book! That means it will be in your hands very soon.  I am starting to get excited about launch the book and getting the word out.  Over the next few months, you can expect more information from me about how you can get involved and be part of my team as a I go forward and spread the word!

P.S. It’s a big week in the Get Ahead Club and you definitely want to join us here if you haven’t yet!  On Tuesday, I am interviewing Dondi Scumaci, Author of Career Moves, about how to plan and organize your future career moves for success.  And later this week, I am holding special “Ask Anna” group coaching calls so that you can ask me your questions personally!  Learn more about how to join us in the club here.

Here are your weekly career links to start your week off right:

• Eye-Opening Women: Arianna Huffington, Tina Brown, and Bobbi Brown by CBS News
• How to Put Your Old Clothing to Good Use by Katie Couric
• How To Fast-Track Your Way Up The Corporate Ladder by Forbes
• Overcome Shyness – Become a Social Butterfly by Professional Girls Guide
• The Healthy Entrepreneur: 8 Tips to Stay Fit and Focused by Prolific Living

“There is no security in life, only opportunity.”- Mark Twain

Last week I finished teaching my very first college class as a Professor.  I will still be teaching for the rest of the year but I don’t think anything can compare to the experience of teaching your very first time. I learned so much about myself and about career development by teaching this course.

On another note, in March we are celebrating three years of blogging for Classy Career Girl! Of course that means lots of fun stuff is in store for our birthday!  Yay!

Here are your weekly career links to start your week off right:

• Advice I Wish Someone Had Given Me for My First Job by Lifehacker
• What Recruiters Really Want to See on Your LinkedIn Profile by Levo league
• The Most Successful Leaders Do 15 Things Automatically, Every Day by Forbes
• Bored at Work? 4 Productive Ways to Fill the Time by The Daily Muse
• The #1 Style Secret To Landing Your Next Job by Corporate Fashionista

“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison

Remember, if you are a soon to be grad, to sign up for my free teleseminar tomorrow (2/19/13).  It is called “The Graduation Guide: Everything You Need To Know Before Your Graduate Into the Professional World.”  You can still sign up here.

Hope to see you all on the call tomorrow (or on the recording after the live call:)!!  If you are out of college or grad school, stay tuned for more free webinars with topics you care about in the future! And please share the link with your friends still in school.

Here are your weekly career links to start your week off right:

• How to Use Introversion for Career and Personal Success by Lifehacker
• 4 Salary Negotiation Tips That Will Help You Earn What You’re Really Worth by Brazen Careerist
• Best Careers for Introverts and Extroverts by Yahoo
• 13 Things You Should Never Say At Work by Forbes
• 4 Ways To Brighten Up Your Winter Wardrobe by The Daily Muse

Nothing worthwhile comes easily. Work, continuous work and hard work, is the only way to accomplish results that last. - Hamilton Holt

Here are your weekly career links to start your week off right:

• What Men Do And Women Don’t Do… Self Promote by Lisa Quast
• Top 7 Qualities of Women Leaders by Huffington Post
• The 10 Best Companies For Women In 2013 by Jenna Goudreau
• In a job interview, passion packs a punch by NBC
• 5 Perfect Ways to Wear a Blazer by the Daily Muse

“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.” – John Wooden

P.S. My new and improved weekly newsletter went out this morning. Did you get it? If not, sign up here: freecareertoolkit.com.

This Friday I am headed out of town for another speaking event! This one I am super excited about because it has been on the calendar for almost a year! This girl is headed from San Diego to Indianapolis to speak to Purdue University students!  I will be speaking at the Doster Leadership Conferencewith Shana Kabani, President of the Marketing Zen Group and Shawn Harper, former Colts player.

I will be taking lots of photos and will be doing a roundup post here next week! Stay tuned!

Here are your weekly career links to start your week off right:

• In job interview, passion packs a punch by NBC News
• Improve Your Networking Skills — Right Now by Forbes
• The Best-Paying Cities For Women 2013 by Forbes
• The New 9-to-5er’s Guide to Office Lingo by The Daily Muse
• 4 Easy-to-Access Tools to Help You Accomplish Your Goals This Year by Brazen Careerist

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” –Eleanor Roosevelt

P.S. Today is your last chance to get the salary negotiation guide and have an opportunity to try the Get Ahead Club for $1!  I just put the finishing touches on the salary guide last night and it is awesome. I am so excited about this ebook because I REALLY wish I had this before I stepped out into the professional world! So much good stuff!  If you want to download the ebook and have plenty more career resources and tips, join the Classy Career Girl Get Ahead Club at www.classycareergirl.com/join.