8 Career Development Tips Everyone Should know
In today’s post, I am writing all about career development tips for working women-especially those of you who are just venturing out into the corporate world.
Now, I don’t want to seem like I know it all. Believe me, I don’t. However, I do think that I have some advice for all you working women who want to be the best version of themselves at work.
When you’re thinking about the goals that you are creating, make sure to keep the big picture in mind. Start with finding your why. Learning what drives you is the first step to having any kind of success with achieving your career development and professional goals.
Another thing to keep in mind is that you want to create well thought out career goals that you have confidence in achieving. It’s OK to fail sometimes, but eventually you want to reach the goals that you set for yourself!
If you’ve been looking for friendly advice on what to expect in the workplace, read on.
Be friendly but assertive
I chose this as my first piece of advice because I often see a lot of working women either being too nice or too firm.
To put it simply, if you’re too nice you’ll be seen as a pushover and people will expect things of you that are not part of your job, and if you’re too firm then you will be labeled a bitch.
I love the saying “It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it” because you can absolutely say “no” to something but remain professional and tactful. Balance is key.
Build strong professional relationships
This one has been a lifesaver for me whenever I wanted to advance in my career or even change jobs.
Networking is one of the most important things you can do as a working woman. Not only will you learn a lot from your colleagues but you will also build relationships that can help you get what you want at your current job.
For instance, to get a promotion you need to go through your management. If you’ve built a good relationship with them, they will already know about your work ethic and how deserving you are of the position.
If you’re not respected by them, getting that promotion will be much harder, even if you’re qualified for it. Help them help you with getting what you deserve.
Learn from your seniors
We are constantly learning at work because the world is constantly evolving.
You need to be comfortable with learning from others, especially from your managers if you’re looking for a promotion in the next few years. It’s perfectly okay to ask for help when you need it and don’t be afraid to ask for professional advice from your management, or from people who have been at the job longer than you have.
They are there to help you, and if they won’t, then you don’t want to turn out to be like them anyway.
Be confident
If you’re not a confident person, act like you are. A good trick to boost self-confidence is listening to motivational talks on youtube or podcasts.
Low confidence can really harm your overall wellbeing and stress levels, so it’s important to remember that you are enough, you are deserving of great things in life, and that you are damn good at your job.
Don’t be afraid to ask for what you deserve
Do you think you deserve a raise? A promotion? Great, now tell yourself why you deserve it.
What have you brought to the company that bettered it? By how much have sales increased since you got there? Once you calculate all of the things that you have done to make your workplace better than what it was before you got there, set up a meeting with your supervisors and explain it all to them.
Invest in yourself
Read more books, meditate, listen to podcasts, take online courses, work out a few times a week. Do whatever you feel helps elevate you and better your life emotionally and physically.
Surround yourself with positive people
The company you keep is very important at work. You need to surround yourself with people who inspire you and people who challenge you to aim higher.
Don’t waste your time on negative Nancys who do not add to your growth, or who do not believe in your vision.
You don’t need to be perfect
Remember, you are not going to be perfect at everything you do. Nobody is. There is no need to beat yourself up about something that you’re not amazing at.
With practice, though, you can definitely work on bettering your skills. So don’t be so hard on yourself when you don’t become a master at something right away.
I hope you’ve enjoyed this blog post on Career Development Goals! It’s never too late to work on yourself and your future.
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Hi, I am Ruth McCrackin!
Your Career & Success Strategist Coach with well over 11 years of experience working hand in hand with Human Resources and Business Partners in achieving company goals and mission. It is my wish for high achievers to getting their high-end position in attracting their dreams and passion. Avoid the loop holes of missing great opportunities by applying job search strategies, LinkedIn Branding, storytelling, and much more to up level your career and lifestyle. Start Your Transformation Now!
