There is a laundry of ways to ensure you remain at the top of your career curve. In this article we offer you a few ways to get you started.
There are essentially two ends to your career: You can stagnate or you can thrive. It’s always easiest to stagnant. Spend all your energy complaining about everything in your career: from your boss, to your job to your colleagues, and in the process, miss any opportunities to learn anything new and the potential to advance your career.
To thrive of course, takes some energy. But it’s a guaranteed to push you a few steps closer to a successful career. To bridge the gap between a possible stagnant career and a soaring one, it’s time you did a self-check to assess whether your skills still give you a competitive advantage.
Here's how:
Stay competitive by keeping abreast of happenings around you
If you’re not aware of the opportunities, limitations and updates happening in your industry, you’ll find it harder to stay competitive. People who thrive in their careers are aware of changes in their fields and always ask, “What’s next?”
To get you started, ask yourself the following:
Taking a step back to think about the answers to these questions will help you determine the areas in your career that need improvement.
Stay competitive by remaining informed
Industry publications, blogs, online newsletters, relevant social media accounts and web sites are fantastic resources for keeping informed and staying smart. Plus, learning new information will give you a sense of the skills you need to be successful at what you do.
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Stay competitive by reviewing job listings
Whether you’re looking for a new job or not, it’s always a good idea to browse job posts related to your career. You’ll be able to identify and compare skills you have against those that are in demand which you may not have, and then be able to close the gap between the two to make you more marketable.
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Stay competitive by setting personal goals and working on your soft skills
At the end of the day, remember that the only way to determine where you’re going and how far you still have to go is to set your own development goals. And remember that your soft skills, such as humility and an ability to work in a team, will go a long way in advancing your career.
Opportunities to advance your career will become more available when you plan for the future instead staying still. That means keeping your pulse on developments in your industry, following emerging trends and investing your time in honing those soft skills.
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