Not happy at work? Ready for a change? Want to get ahead but don’t know how? The Phoenix recruiting experts at PrideStaff can help. We know that by taking a few simple steps, you can assess where you are and identify what steps to take to achieve your future career goals. As a result, you’ll create a roadmap that serves as a guide to future career success. Here are a few moves to make in it:
Set manageable goals.
You might have big dreams. But when your goals are large too it can be overwhelming. Instead, make sure you’re setting smaller, more achievable goals that are easy to measure. When you do, you’ll have a better shot at accomlpishing them, which will keep you more motivated along the way.
Get more feedback.
Your boss might only conduct annual performance reviews. If that’s the case, ask for more feedback. These conversations might feel awkward at first. But when you know your boss’s perspective on your strengths and areas that need improvement, you’ll be able to focus your efforts on making the most impactful changes. This, in turn, will help improve your performance, leading to more career success.
Promote your accomplishments.
When you’re talking to your boss, make sure they’re aware of your accomplishments. They’re busy and don’t always recognize the hard work you do. If you want to position yourself for career advancement, it’s up to you to promote your abilities and the outcomes.
Invest in yourself and your career.
From continuing education webinars to blogs, books and magazines, invest some time in reading about your industry and staying informed on issues and trends. This can help you become a more valuable asset to your employer, as well as spark new ideas and greater innovations in the projects you’re working on.
Ask for more challenging assignments.
If you want to develop and grow, then you need to step outside of your comfort zone. To do this, ask your boss for more challenging work or new responsibilities. This will help you to sharpen existing skills, acquire new ones, make different connections within the company, and position yourself for more career success.
Find a career mentor.
If your employer has a mentoring program, then sign up for it. If it doesn’t, then look at your own network for someone who’d be a good source of information and guidance, as well as to act as a sounding board for your ideas.
Ready to take your career to a new level at a different company?
PrideStaff can help. As experienced Phoenix recruiters, we can connect you with the jobs and employers that are the best fit for your career goals. Contact us today to learn more.
