What are you good at?
Knowing who you are and what your strengths are, will help you to take control of your career and do what you are good at. And that’s important, because research tells us that people who use their talents daily are happier and more productive! However, only a small proportion of employees appear to know their talents and to be able to apply them in their work. So, think about what sets you apart from others, and ask others what they think your unique skills and competencies are.
Long live development
Whether you’re looking for a completely new job, getting a promotion, or just broadening your skills and knowledge for your daily work activities, it always comes in handy to be an expert in your field. By following online courses, reading articles on the internet, or subscribing to an industry-specific magazine, you can stay informed of the latest developments in your field.
What do you want to achieve?
Knowing which direction you want to go is important for moving forward in your career. By setting and writing down concrete goals, you make what you want to achieve more tangible. Then share your goals with those around you, so they can help you achieve them too!
Grab all those chances
There are often more opportunities to develop in your current work than you realize. See where extra opportunities lie and grab them with both hands. Are things quiet on your side at work? Ask if you can take over a project from a colleague. Is a volunteer needed? Offer to plan the company team building day for example. In this way, you introduce variety into your day and build up new skills and knowledge. You’re also showing a willingness to learn and participate, which will prove essential if you want to move up the ladder.
Keep your work and private life in balance
When’re always busy, there is a danger that you will become exhausted and your private life will suffer as a result. Moreover, working too much does not make you more productive – research shows that working more than 50 hours a week has no added value, and in fact makes you work less efficiently in the long run. It’s therefore very important for your health, your job satisfaction and for your productivity to pay extra attention to a good work-life balance in your career.
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