“Knowledge workers,” or people who think for a living, continue to be major players in the global economy. In today’s competitive job market, creating a successful career in a knowledge work field takes more than a college degree. One of the keys to success is authenticity: understanding yourself so that you can take charge of your own work.
We’ve gathered advice from An Intelligent Career: Taking Ownership of Your Work and Your Life for the following infographic on how knowledge workers can improve their careers by employing authenticity.
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