Wherever you’re at in your career there is an opportunity for you to grow and achieve new things – perhaps things you’ve never imagined or considered – but how you go about it is crucial.
Here are some practical tips to help you earn your dream job role.
Plan Yourself A Path
The physical act of writing a plan that encompasses your vision means you are more likely to act on it. Try to have a process that means you are always accountable, for example, daily goal setting. If you can target three things you want to achieve every day and mirror this weekly/monthly/quarterly and yearly right up to your defined end goal then you are always focused, but leave yourself room for changes.
Embrace Fear And Difficulty
Fear is a barrier to success. Becoming accustomed to something means you are more likely to know what to expect, can adapt, and get better results in the future. Even when things don’t go to plan, such as when a project fails, there are positives to be taken from it. Failure is a requirement for success so getting comfortable with setbacks, accepting they will happen, and reframing them as learning opportunities that you want to experience is a healthy practice for your career. The more information that helps you figure out a way to be successful, the clearer your progression.
Take New Opportunities
You can enhance career prospects further often just by being self-aware. What are the gaps in your knowledge at this stage of your career and how can you address them? Usually, this is by acquiring new skills through reading subject-related material, shadowing colleagues in other positions or looking to undertake training courses. Companies are often looking to send their employees on development schemes as it benefits them – bridging any gaps you have makes you a greater asset. If you are part of a business at a lower level you could perhaps learn more about the part-time MBA program to better understand the inner workings of the company. When we say take opportunities we mean to be proactive and ask about them – speak to HR and see what is available to you!
Believe In Yourself
There is no bigger champion of yourself than you. There isn’t more of a truism than ‘if you don’t believe in yourself then how can anyone else’ because you often radiate what you believe to others without even knowing it. Learn the art of self-promotion and confidence, so that you can become the best version of yourself.
Create The Circle
You may already know those in your dream position, which will mean you’ll have a rapport you can use but you should always look to strengthen your network by gathering contacts – the higher up the better – by attending industry events and expanding into the field of others. Tap into their knowledge and give them insight into yours. The best way to give yourself a chance comes in the strength of the number of people who know what you can offer.
Obviously, these approaches are not a guarantee of reaching your dream, but they might help you to achieve your aims.
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