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more about your industry and
the work environment.
3. Jump right in – you may
not know much about the
industry when you’re starting
out, but the only way to
learn is to get involved.
Starting a career can be
a sink or swim scenario,
says Katie Douthwaite Wolf
of Newsweek and Business
Insider. Accept that it will
be stressful and sometimes
you won’t know what’s
happening, but ask the
questions and do the work
even when you’re unsure.
After all, making mistakes
is how you learn.
Getting a promotion
Feeling stuck in your career
is frustrating, but luckily you
can do something about it.
Progressing up the job ladder
doesn’t just secure a salary
increase, but it’s also important
for your growth as an individual.
1. Have a goal – the first move
is to decide what the next
level is for you, advises
Forbes magazine in its
January 2017 issue. Once you
have a specific job or position
in mind, research what it’ll
take for you to qualify for
that position so you can start
working towards it.
2. Speak up – the best way to
make moves in your career
is to let your managers know
what you want. Voicing
your interest in growth is
the one of the best ways to
get noticed, according to
careerattraction.com. That
way management will know
you’re interested and have
you in mind when something
comes up.
3. Excel where you are – attract
positive attention by doing
the best job you can at your
current level. Show off your
skills today so that you’ll
be considered for better
opportunities tomorrow.
Career change
The days of having one career
for a lifetime seem to be behind
us, with more people than
ever choosing a career change
at some point. As scary as it
may seem, many have done it
successfully. You can too.
1. Research – Richard Alder,
founder of careershifters.org,
says it’s important to find out
more about the sector you
want to join. This will help
you know for sure if you’re
making the right choice.
Seek out advice from people
already in that industry and
ask to job shadow someone.
2. Upgrade – sign up for a
course or gain experience
by working weekends in
your prospective career. The
experience will make it easier
to get a job in your new field.
3. Network – the best way to
find work in a new field is to
use your contacts to help
you get a new job, Alder
says. Let them know you’re
looking to make a change
so they think of you when
opportunities arise.