Sunday, January 12, 2020

PROGRESS IN YOUR CAREER - TIPS AND TRICKS


PROGRESS IN YOUR CAREER - TIPS AND TRICKS

Work is worship. You have to love the career that you chose and make it your priority. If not, you will end up not pursuing your passion and might repent over it years later. This requires one to evaluate one's career path and reconsider on taking up alternate paths, if that suits one better. The below given tips help one achieve one's career goals.

1. Establish connections with your colleagues:
Being a people person is something that would help you in establishing connections with your colleagues. Eating your lunch in a public area, talking to everyone and leaving the office door open are some simple things that could leave good impression on others.

2. Invest in your training:
 One can establish oneself as an ambitious individual by developing your skillset and exploring opportunities to improve your career. One could attend seminars or webinars for that matter. This way one can take charge of one's own training and evaluate one's progress.

3. Put yourself on the map:
Standing out from the crowd is extremely essential and difficult when you belong to a large institution. You can come up with suggestions and be genuinely interested in the future of the department for this. You can also volunteer in staying up late during hectic times or taking presentations for that matter. This can definitely increase your exposure and be a plus point.

4. Dress to impress:
Your choice of clothes have a lot to say about your attitude towards work. If not choosing fashionable outfits, make it a point to appear professional when it comes to your office wear. This can help you be chosen as someone who can represent your organization at important meetings, negotiations, and public events. You can either take the help of a personal shopper or your fashionable friend for this.

5. Understand your industry:
You would want a better understanding of the big picture to steer you company to success. For this you have to research on latest trends and this might even help you in making useful suggestions. You can also discuss among your colleagues from other departments to understand their work and explore every aspect of your business.

6. Evaluate your options:
Being loyal to your is definitely expected of you and so is knowing your worth. Be aware of the opportunities around you to make clear steps for your own growth. This can help you switch jobs or demand an appropriate pay packet accordingly.
7. Maintain a good work-life balance:
For someone focussed on progressing in career path, maintaining a good balance is also mandatory. This can help you boost your morale after a bad day at work. Make it a point to make most of the free time and attend social events and vacations.

Be Saksham





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