By Kathy Chin Leong ashion-disaster computer geeks are out. It's a seductive image for someone just starting out or someone changing fields. But before you order your latte or designer suit, you'd better think ahead as well.
Career planning is a continual process.
Between that first job at age 22 and retirement at age 65 is a span of 43 years. Career choices at each crossroad lay the foundation for the next position you'll have. Unless you have a plan and a sense of purpose for the future, you may wind up feeling empty and unfulfilled. And while it's OK to check out the options for a short time, many employers want you to state your goals up front. We want to hire people who are motivated, with strong technical, verbal, and written skills.