- Set Goals and Create a Plan to Achieve Them
- People who are the most successful and satisfied in their careers have proactively determined what they want from work.
- Develop a Timeline Including Milestones
- Brining your boss and their mentoring into the picture will ensure that you have an internal mentor who will help you manage you career.
- Keep Your Network Warm
- Connect with others in your field. It may not benefit you now but it keeps the door open when you may need something later on.
- Keep Up with Industry News
- Constantly learning and engaging with new ideas, voices, and perspectives with help shape the support and decision you make.
- Utilize Company Programs
- Some companies have formal programs to help employees develop their careers. While in others, you will need to informally pursue career development.
- Own Your Career Path
- A career path can be discussed at several bi-annual meetings with your boss. Come companies demonstrate a deep commitment to their employees by assisting where possible with resources of time and money.
- Write It Down
- A written plan will help you build benchmarks to measure your progress along the way. Without a plan, you have no way to measure your progress.
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