8．The worst time to look for a job is when you must have a new one immediately．Job Searching under pressure often results in nervous interviewing and decision-making from relatively few options．If you are not in need of an immediate career change，here are ways you can improve your long-term career prospects （前景） today：
Identify at least two different roles．You do not have to be qualified for these positions today，nor do they have to exist in your company．However，these roles should be related to your current skill set．They are career options that look interesting．Once you have a couple of targets，think about why and what interests you．Pay close attention to what appeals to you，and write it down．This will give insight into your motivations and targets．
Subscribe to a career specific magazine．Knowledge is power in the workplace．All businesses m ust stay relevant to their customers in order to win the competitions and increase revenue（收益）．Reading about industry trends，advancements and success stories keeps you in touch with market conditions．This information allows you to see which companies and professionals are leading the peck．You can follow their examples in your own workplace．If you associate with those that stand out from the rest，you are likely to find yourself with better opportunities．
Do exceptional work．In any role，there is a way to perform at your best．Look for ways to deliver a top performance．Show up early，be flexible to new assignments，have a positive attitude，cooperate with other departments，pay attention to the little details．
Be professionally curious．Talk to people about their careers．Learn more abou t how success is measured in other roles，departments and companies．Ask people their thoughts on different industries．Challenge yourself to expand your business knowledge through interactions with people at regular time．People hire people．You never know what connections may be relevant when you start your next job search，so develop a habit of making good connections no matter where you go．Take the time to learn about others，and be helpful when you can．
As in all things in life，getting in front of a difficult task early is always less stressful than reacting to a career surprise．Changing jobs is to be expected．No matter how secure you feel today，the time will come when either you or your employer decide it is time to change．
| How to Im prove Your Career Prospects | |
| Passage outline | Supporting details | |
| Introduction | ?Job searching under pressure （1）causes nervous interviewing and decision-making from relatively few options． | |
| （2）Ways to improve your long-term career prospects | Identify two different roles | ?The roles are supposed to have something to do with your current skill set．
?Pay close attention to those things that （3）interest/attract you |
| （4）Subscribe to a magazine on career | ?The relevant knowledge in the workplace can help beat the competitors working in other companies．
?Follow the examples in your field，making it （5）possible/probable for you to get better chances． | |
| Do exceptional work | ?Try your best to perform at your best
?Work early to finish new tasks with a flexible and positive attitude．
?Cooperate with other departments，not （6）ignoring/neglecting/overlookinglittle details． |
| Be professionally cur ious | ?Talk about people's careers and learn how people
（7）measure success in other roles and fields．
?Widen your business knowledge by interacting with people （8）regularly．
?Develop a Habit of connecting well wherever you go． | |
| Conclusion | ?Getting hard tasks early can be more （9）relaxing than reacting to a career surprise．
?Changing jobs may be （10）unavoidable in your way，despite the fact that you feel secure today． | |
