Career growth isn’t all smooth sailing. It can be tough...slow...and frustrating. But if you’re ready to face the hard truths, you can embrace these 5 harsh realities and take actions to make real progress.
5 Harsh Realities About Career Growth (and what you can do about
them}
1. Self-Promotion is Required. Your work won’t speak for itself.
Make sure you do. ✳️
Action: Share your wins and make sure decision-makers see them.
2. Office Politics Can Impact Hard Work. It’s not just about what you do—it’s about who you know.
"70% of LinkedIn members were hired at a company where they had a connection." ✳️Action: Build key relationships with those in leadership, your colleagues and peers. Understand the office dynamics and offer to be a resource. Get involved and offer value.
3. Progress is Slow. No matter how hard you push, it can be Slow. External factors play a role, but you can impact success if you have goals and a strategy. ✳️Action: Stay
adaptable and be ready for new opportunities.
4. You Have to Take Risks. Growth doesn’t come from comfort. ✳️Action: Say yes to the projects that scare you.
5. You’re Never Done Learning. The market moves fast, and you need to keep up. ✳️ Action: Continuously invest in your growth and new skills to stay relevant.
The
road isn’t always easy. Push through these realities, stay educated, relevant and prepared in order to reach the next level.
You can Find and Engage with the Professionals You
Need in Your Career Network...
Some people begin their careers with a mission, a can-do attitude, and confident communication.
You’ve met some of them---they bubble up from the crowd and continue to evolve.
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This is his story and how his communication skills and networking have served him well...
In
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