Kimberly B. Cummings - Next Move, Best Move

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2 Title Page Next Move, Best Move Transitioning Into a Career You’ll Love Kimberly B. Cummings

3 Copyright

4 Dedication

5 Foreword

6 Definition of Career Transition

7 Introduction

8 Part One Chapter 1: Serving as a People Leader Is a Privilege, Not a Rite of Passage Your Next Move Chapter 2: Taking Stock of Your Experiences The Importance of Self‐Assessment The Value of Transferable Skills Know When It's Time to Go Your Next Move

9 Part Two Chapter 3: Core Values Are the Essence of What Make You Happy Your Next Move Chapter 4: Setting Long‐Term and Short‐Term Career Goals Figuring Out Where You Are Now Your Next Move Chapter 5: Addressing Where You Are, So You Are Ready for Where You Want to Go Your Next Move Chapter 6: Relationships Are Still Everything Your Next Move

10 Part Three Chapter 7: Building Your Career Strategy Your Next Move Chapter 8: Your Personal and Professional “Experience” – A Deeper Look into Personal and Professional Branding Your Next Move

11 Part Four Chapter 9: How to Bring It All Together and Put It Out in the World Your Next Move Note Chapter 10: Embracing Your Voice in the Workplace Your Next Move Note Chapter 11: The Truth about Salary Negotiation Step 1: Assessing your value as a professional Step 2: Understanding the value of the role and benefits Step 3: Have a strategy to approach the salary negotiation conversation Your Next Move Notes Chapter 12: How to Know When It's Time to Go Your Next Move Chapter 13: Put It All Together Your Next Move

12 Acknowledgments

13 Index

14 End User License Agreement

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“Kimberly is the voice of our generation and a trusted resource who remains true to her vision. Kimberly's commitment to career growth strategies creates an empowering space for us all to take our seat at the table.”

—Pauleanna Reid, Journalist

“Kimberly Cummings beckons the leader in each of us to reach for our career goals and dreams, and offers insightful tools and tips to get its readers that much closer to accomplishing them. This book is also a wonderful and much‐needed reminder, especially for women, that there is greatness inside of us; all we have to do is lean into it. Her career lessons are invaluable for anyone seeking to carve out their special place in the workplace.”

—Samantha Hunter, Writer for Martha Stewart and Forbes

“Kimberly B. Cumming's Next Move Best Move reminds you that it is never too late to craft the career of your dreams. Reading the book is like having a relatable, candid, and supportive career and leadership coach in your ear. Through this book, Kimberly not only inspires you to action with her own narrative but most importantly delivers a clear outline, measurable steps, and specific tools that you can use to ensure ‘your next move is your best move.’ ”

—Daniella Kahane, Executive Director/CEO, WIN SUMMIT

Kimberly B. Cummings

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