Americans make all kinds of New Year's resolutions - to lose weight, to stop smoking, or spend more time with family and friends. However, you never hear anyone say, "I'm committed to improving my career status."

Ford R. Myers, career coach, speaker and author of "Get The Job You Want, Even When No One's Hiring," (John Wiley & Sons, http://www.getthejobbook.com) has developed a simple six-step "power plan" designed to help individuals make the most of their current career or find a new and more satisfying one in 2012.

STEP 1: Perform an Internal Audit

Leverage your relationships and maximize networking opportunities

International Networking Week(R) (www.internationalnetworkingweek.com) will be held February 6-10, 2012. An initiative of BNI, International Networking Week(R) recognizes the key role that networking plays in the development and success of businesses across the world.

Ford R. Myers, career coach, speaker and author of "Get The Job You Want, Even When No One's Hiring" (John Wiley & Sons, http://www.getthejobbook.com), advocates that networking is the number one way job seekers get hired, regardless of the economic climate.