As the countdown to 2011 is in full swing, instead of focusing solely on buying gifts and decorating your tree or lighting the menorah or kinara, or what have you now is an opportune time to take a good look at your career and assess where you want it to go in the New Year.

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With the New Year upon us, now is a great time to assess your goals and challenges and decide what you want to change.

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