How to Get On in Your Career

Are you stuck in a rut and not sure how to go about changing your career? Perhaps you feel as though it is time for a change, or maybe you want to earn more money. It is always a good idea every now and then to evaluate where you are in terms of your career goals and decide what will be your next step. Here are some tips to help you get on in your career.

Avoid stagnation

Every couple of years, you should evaluate your career path and look at where you are in terms of your goals. It might be time to compare your salary with other professionals and look at ways you can grow, either within the company where you are currently working or within your profession at large, considering other companies.

Prepare for success

You should always behave as though you were preparing for a career promotion. Take advantage of any training offered and keep on track of your professional development with Human .

Resources. You need to be ready for when an opportunity arises, rather than struggle and miss the boat.

Be seen and heard

In order to get ahead in any career, you need to be seen and be heard. Make sure you speak up at meetings and take the time to schedule time with your boss. Be sure in meetings that you are not the one who is always complaining, but rather someone who offers solutions.

You can always learn more

Avoid being defensive when receiving criticism or feedback. Your career path should be a constant path of learning (if it’s not, it becomes boring and your job satisfaction will wain). If your superiors and coworkers see you are open to feedback, you will encourage a relationship of mutual respect.

Be solution oriented

This is important in all aspects of your life, not just your career. The main objective of any job is to be successful; therefore, your common goal should always be reaching for solutions.

Resources. You need to be ready for when an opportunity arises, rather than struggle and miss the boat.

Good Work Ethic

Lead by example, make sure you are pulling your weight and reaching your own targets before criticizing others. If it means arriving earlier than your coworkers to prepare for a meeting or leaving later, so be it.

Be known as the “Yes” Person

Try and say yes throughout your day more than you say no. It might mean that you have to rephrase your answer to ensure that you can deliver what you are saying “yes” to but the effect of speaking affirmatively throughout your day will have a positive effect on your brain and mood. Take note, however, that being a “yes” person is not about being a general dog’s body, it’s about your attitude. If you gain a reputation for being positive, when you need to say “no,” your decision is respected more readily.