At some point in every professional or managerial career, there is a time when one start thinking: Is it time to move on or do something else? However, before you quit your job and take a fling at something else, realistically evaluate your career and potential options by asking yourself these ten career success questions: - Do I really like my work or am I hanging on marking time?
- Am I promotable or am I seen as a disposable commodity?
- Am I visible to potential employers, as well as my current boss?
- Am I growing or stagnating or just standing still waiting for the next wave of change?
- How smooth are my interpersonal relationships with my boss and co-workers?
- Am I being rewarded at my true worth?
- Have I recently checked out my value in the marketplace?
- How valued and diversified are my skills and competencies?
- How can I distinguish myself from competitors?
- What will it take to get where I want to go from the place I am right now?
While setting distinct goals is a critical factor in career advancement, remaining flexible is important too. Climbing the career ladder with blinders on could mean missed opportunity. Career success involves staying open, staying flexible and making sure youre using your talents to the fullest. Remember, control your destiny or someone else will! |
Author Bio:
Marcia Zidle
Marcia Zidle, M.S. N.C.C., the ?people smarts? coach, works with business, government and community leaders to quickly solve their people management headaches so they can concentrate on their #1 job ? to grow and increase profits. Her services include:
- What Really Works Handbooks ? resources for managers and supervisors on the front line
- Power-by-the-Hour Programs ? fast, convenient, real life, affordable courses for leadership and staff development
- Your Strategic Partner ? support to leaders who are in positions of high expectations, high visibility and high payoff.
Marcia is founder of Leadership Hooks, a business coaching company, which helps executive teams, operations managers, business owners and agency directors to move their organizations from seat-of-the-pants to feet-on-the-ground leadership.
She brings over 20 years experience from a wide variety of workplace settings, countries, and industries including: health care, financial services, professional practices, automotive and light manufacturing, energy, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, event management, education, non-profits, local and state government.
Finally, Marcia's ?claim to fame? is experiencing expatriate living with her family in Scandinavia and Australia. She has traveled in over 30 countries throughout Europe, the Middle East, Far East, and South Pacific. She welcomes invitations to speak internationally so that she can add to her growing list of interesting places to explore.
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