Black Jobs & Careers

There was a time when diversity equaled affirmative action. There was a time when diversity in the workplace meant filling quotas and attending sensitivity trainings. There was a time when minorities and underrepresented people felt it best to downplay their diverse backgrounds when applying for a job.

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It's a New Year - time to evaluate your professional goals and assess the progress you've made in your career over the last 12 months. Are you happy with where you're at and where you're headed?

If the answer is no, consider putting into practice these straightforward career resolutions.

Know what you want and go get it. In your career, just like in life, it helps to have a plan. "Being successful and advancing is not just about 'the five things I need to do on my review'," says LaVonne Dorsey, a certified leadership, career and life coach.

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