Posted on 5 September, 2011
Even though there might be some factors outside your control in your career, you should at least have a proper plan that is under your control. Here are some basic strategies that will help you develop your career. Make a Time-Bound Plan As soon as you get your first job, make a time-bound plan as to how you would like to proceed in your career and how much time you will give yourself to reach particular goals. Along with the time factor, include the method you will use. This is just a plan, so expect that it may not exactly meet your projections, particularly with regard to timing. However, if you are off by a long shot, then it could be time to re-examine the methods you are employing or you might need to look at factors that may be preventing you from growing. A plan is necessary so you can measure your growth. Study Your Current Situation After a few years into your career you will need to observe where you stand and then compare it with your plan. Check whether you are where you had planned to be by now. If you are ahead, fine; but if you are lagging behind, then you will need to study the reasons for it. Check whether your boss is not giving you a promotion that you feel you deserve or whether you are not getting credit for innovative ideas you have contributed. Identify the reason for the delay and act on it. If you have deviated too much from your plan, then it would be a good idea to make a fresh one based on what you have experienced. Improve Your Career You constantly need to monitor and develop your career. You cannot afford to become complacent or too comfortable in your job. Times and situations are changing so fast that you need to be like a chameleon to adapt to these changes. Working toward improving your career by gaining additional skills and striving to remove obstacles will help you develop a strong and lasting career. Study Your Role in Your Company If you feel that by making a lateral move you will have a brighter future and better prospects for advancement, then go for it. The more useful you are to your company, the greater your chances of moving up and the lesser your chances of being shown the door. When times are good, people do not think about their contribution to the company; but when times are bad, it is the people who are not contributing much that get the pink slips first. So make a time-bound plan, stick to it as much as possible, and keep striving harder to get ahead in your career. These are the basics in career development, and those who follow them usually have successful careers. |
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