Stuck in a career dead end? There is definitely a way out. Planning your career at any point you may be is one of the best ways to resolve your dilemma. Human resource books offer a lot of insight on this matter. But to make things easier for you, here are 5 tested ways to get your career right back on track and rolling.
1. Reflect on where you want to go. Setting on a journey without a roadmap can get you nowhere. Early on in your career, take the initiative to find out where you’re heading for the next 5 years or so. Having a clear picture of what you want to achieve is never easy. It is best to try out several career paths or options until you find one that you’re comfortable with. Once you find the one, continuously explore various niches within in the field to find a suitable specialty for you.
2. Think of concrete steps to get there. Plans remain wishes until they are written down concretely. Once you know your end goal, identify the means that you’ll need in order to get there. Does it require you take post-graduate studies? Will getting a professional certification help enhance your career? With these considerations brought to light, you can allocate your time and financial resources among many others. Remember that proper planning will always work to your advantage. Also, make it a habit to continuously learn new things whether it’s for your career or personal pleasure. Keeping things varied is a great way to brighten your outlook and enhance various aspects of your life.
3. Make it a yearly habit: Track your progress. I know for a fact that many people have difficulty in looking at bigger picture - because I am one of them. Often times, I can’t bring myself to make long term plans because impermanence is a reality. And I’ve learned two things about it; one, this fact of life should never be used as an excuse to make advances in life. And second, there are tons of ways to combat this mentality. My preferred method is creating milestones to take note of my progress. They can be set on a weekly, monthly, quarterly or yearly basis depending on what will work for you.
4. Satisfy your current job before going to the next. Jumping on every seemingly beautiful work opportunity can do more harm than good in your career. Remember that both growth and learning are time-consuming endeavors. Quality results rarely happen overnight so hold on to your current job unless there is a dire need to leave. Learn and accomplish as much as you can while awaiting your ripening.
5. Network, network, network. Making it big is not solely about talent or what you know – more often than not, it’s who you know and how you work with them to help you get somewhere. Do not isolate yourself in one corner of the workforce. Make it a point to mingle with people in your field. Doing so will not only gain you friends but it will also get you update and more rooted in your chosen career.
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