The end of the year can only mean one thing: It’s time to think about your New Year’s resolution(s). Ed is sure your list includes the usual suspects like hitting the gym, bringing your lunch to work, and saving some money. (All are on Ed’s list too, along with remembering to wear sunscreen.) But how about adding a professional NYR (New Year’s resolution) like getting promoted, or seeing your name on a new masthead? So when Ed asked a bunch of his Twitter followers and Ed staffers, “What do you want to accomplish professionally in 2011?” he got the great responses below. Read on if you need some inspiration for your own NYR.
My New Year’s resolution is to network by attending events and conferences to gain insight and hopefully a job when I graduate! — @FabulousAsUsual
To find a position in my field that doesn’t contain the word “intern.” — @brettshanley
To sign up for Ed’s Mentor Program and schedule a bunch of informational interviews! — @mistnik44
My professional New Year’s resolution is to meet everyone in my building before spring. — @LesliePHerring
To get out of B2B magazines and back into women’s interest and consumer mags. It’ll happen! — @LoveAddictNYC
To focus on fewer, more important projects first, and then move onto the many small ones—but only when time permits! — @lysscm
My goal is to get published in a women’s health magazine. — @judiesjuice
To start my own magazine! — @cedmonds224
To try and work at a music publication, and cut down on freelancing. — @allthingsjerms
My 2011 Resolution: To get my foot in the magazine-industry door by striving ridiculously hard to get my work published! — @snrez
My professional New Year’s resolution is to get a new job in magazines that will pay my bills! Hopefully Ed will help! :) — @kelsitabutler
To have a job by graduation! —@mgpopolo
My 2011 New Year’s Resolution is to get into freelance writing. —@maeliesnow
My goal this year is to get a full-time staff position. I haven’t had any luck since I graduated in 2009. — @Sam_Hyde
To get a full-time beauty assistant gig! — @Crizzlee
I’m a simple girl, so I just want to get a journalism job of some sort after graduation. Realistic expectations. —@diepthought
To find a job! —@Anita__Lau
To find a paid writing gig. — @sleep2dream
To get my first job in fashion that pays money. #imaserialintern — @greekgirlstyle
To be better at social media, both personally and for my job at @realbeauties — @AriFinlay, Ed Web Features Editor
As a full-time freelancer who works mostly for web-based publications, I want to break into more print publications. —@dianavilibert, Ed on Campus Associate
I want to work on coming up with better and more original story ideas for my day job, and pick up some freelance writing. — @AleForesto, Ed Researcher
To take more initiative and pitch ideas outside of the areas I’m responsible for at my job. — @iamcassandra, Ed Researcher
Let Ed be the first to wish you a Happy New Year! And after you shake the glitter and confetti out of your hair, be sure to share your success story with Ed as soon as you accomplish your goal. He loves Success Stories—they keep him motivated. Happy 2011!
