Career planning doesn't have to be a dirty word, something you dread, or a stupid 5-year plan you know just isn't going to happen.

If it feels like your career is stagnant, your life is happening *to* you, and you’re not sure what to do next, you need to perform a career audit. (Hint: it’s not as bad as it sounds, and it’s vital to getting what you want.)

When it comes to starting a new job, expectations are low. So you can either skate through your first month or start building an empire: the choice is yours.