5 Things to do this weekend to better yourself and your career!

The weekend is almost here, and you’re probably pumped for some time
to kick back, relax and de-stress after a long week. While you should
absolutely make sure that those items are on the weekend agenda, don’t
just sit on the couch for 48 hours watching shows on Netflix or saved on
your DVR!
Instead, participate in one or more of the following five activities. They
don’t take too much time but will reap huge benefits now and when
you’re ready for the next step in your career.

1.) Update your resume and/or build a personal website
Whether actively on the job hunt or not, when was the last time you
brushed up your personal one-page resume (or two, in some cases)? If
it's been more than six months, you should take an hour this weekend
and just get it up to date. You may feel confident in your job now, but
it's always good to be prepared in case something drastically changes
with you — or your company.
And if you're creative — or have always wanted to build a website —
why not make a site that's all about you this weekend. It could be a
portfolio, or a blog. There are tons of free tools such
as Wordpress and About.me that can help you get started.
And don't forget, recruiters are always on the prowl for the best
talent. If they've got a great opportunity to offer, wouldn't you hope
they can easily find all the info they need about you to come knocking?

2.) Learn something new
Randomly read a few Wikipedia pages; sign up for a free course
on edX or Coursera; read a magazine related to your profession or pick
up a new non-fiction book; join an Hour of Code event — do something!
Push your own boundaries, and explore a new world or a new take on
something you do every day. One of the keys to professional growth is a
willingness and desire to expand your knowledge base (and to surround
yourself with others you can learn from).

3.) Engage socially
This could go two ways: In real life or in the digital realm. Maybe you
attend a Meetup in your city with likeminded professionals, or go to a
seminar or other event.
Are you active on Twitter or Facebook? Spend some time updating your
social presence and find people to engage via those platforms. Post up a
few tweets and start to establish your personal brand in the social
space.

4.) Volunteer
It's good for the soul! While you should always focus on the altruistic
benefits of volunteering, it's also the kind of trait that employers are
looking for. Find a cause that is important to you and spend a few hours
helping others.
Volunteering is also another opportunity to network, and could even land
you a full-time job with a non-profit. There's no shortage of need, and
therefore no shortage of opportunities. VolunteerMatch is one of many
tools available to help you find ways to give back.

5.) Put down the phone
If you spend a lot of time at your job on the computer, you're probably
apt to bring work home with you — checking email obsessively at night
and even in to the weekend. Don't! Take a break this weekend and
detach from the phone. You'll come in on Monday so fresh and clear-
minded that you'll be able to quickly attack any backlog — and spur
your creative thinking again.

I will make efforts to do a few of what you have higlighted.

Sadly valuable topics like these aren't given much traffic.

Great

Nice. Tanx OP

thanks! especially the leaning links

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