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As we try to put the last couple of turbulent years behind us, most of us are eager to kickstart 2022 with high hopes and a positive attitude.
While the pandemic has kept us dealing with numerous restrictions, it seems that we’re all - for the most part - adjusting to the new normal and getting on with things. However, we’re not out of the woods just yet.
So, in the midst of all this, how can you remain motivated and get ahead in both your life and career?
Below we review five ways to advance your career in 2022.
By focusing on being clear about who you are as a person and employee and consistent about what you bring to the table, with a little discipline you’ll naturally begin to align your goals with a solid, strategic plan to achieve them - and stay away from things that might hinder your progression.
If you’re inconsistent with your ‘voice’, for instance, you can easily derail your career advancement. If you’re clear about what you hope to achieve and what sets you apart, however, your colleagues and senior management will come to know, like, and trust you.
In other words, by focusing on being clear, consistent, and disciplined in your approach to your current role, you’ll improve your communication, strengthen your approach to leadership, and reinforce your personal brand.
How you spend your time at work and who you spend your time with plays a big part in your career advancement as your ability to prioritise certain tasks and focus on specific projects is essential.
In doing so, you’ll demonstrate to your superiors your ability to take charge and that you have an understanding of what matters most right now when it comes to meeting the organisation’s objectives.
This means being careful with who and what you give your valuable time and attention to, and setting boundaries to avoid burnout. Not all tasks are created equal, after all, and you don’t want to waste your energy keeping ‘busy’ helping out others without focusing on yourself and your productivity.
By managing your time at work effectively, you’ll avoid this and come out the other side feeling accomplished.
Somewhat of an extension of our second point, learning when to say ‘no’ is going to help you tremendously when it comes to growing your career in 2022.
We recommend saying no to almost anything - within reason - that doesn’t spark excitement in you or speak to and align with your values and long-term goals.
Saying ‘yes’ to tasks, projects, and people who no longer serve you depletes your opportunities for growth - the things you should be saying yes to.
If you’re doing all you can do at work to get ahead and further your career but you’re still looking to pick up the pace, it might be time to look into how you can grow your career outside the office.
If you take the time to upskill or re-skill with a professional qualification, it could take you where you want to be faster (and not to mention, show your superiors your commitment and dedication to your craft).
While you might be thinking you don’t have time to enrol on a professional qualification between work, family, and everyday life - think again! At DPG, for example, we offer 100% online self-paced programmes that fit around your life and start advancing your career from the day of enrolment.
Much too often we let fear of failure get in the way of accomplishing the things we want in life, and this is especially true when it comes to forging a successful career path.
The only way to get over your fears, doubts, and anxieties, however, is to take action in the face of such challenges. Action also creates more action, which means you’ll train yourself to continue to take on challenges head on as you continue to take action and push yourself to new horizons.
It’s better to try and fail than to not have tried at all, so move past your fears, take action, and focus on breathing new life into your habits and behaviours to shake up old routines and bring innovation to your organisation.
Want to prioritise your career development? Learn the flexible way and enrol on a 100% online CIPD programme with us today to get started.
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