CAREER PLANNING
MANAGING BOUNDARYLESS CAREER
Ever been asked where do you see yourself in 5 years? Have your answer being thought through how are you going to get there? Most of us have no idea. Like all success outcomes planning is usually involved. Career progression requires planning and a commitment to continuous development. Hillman Ross offers guidance on how to remain marketable, position yourself for promotion, handle negotiations on your career contract. Do not limit your future, let us help you to identify your career goal, you will be astonish by Hillman Ross Consultant how may help you discover career possibilities you wouldn’t have thought of.
STAY MARKETABLE
Staying marketable is about making yourself indispensable to your current employer or irresistible to a prospective one. It is a commitment to continually expand your skills and knowledge in order to stay current, competitive and in a strong position to compete for jobs in different market contexts. Use the tips below to improve your employment options through all stages of the economic cycle.
IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS
Keeping your skills fresh, current and relevant is the best way to stay marketable. Align your skill set with your company’s plans, as well as those of potential employers. Identify any gaps that need addressing to position yourself as a highly valuable employee. Focusing on developing your transferable skills in leadership, communication, or technology. Take further steps is a smart investment should you need to diversify your career in the future.
STAY INFORMED
It is critical to anticipate what skills employers will need now and into the future. Keep up to date with relevant trade journals, industry research and job advertisements. Staying abreast of developments and opportunities in your industry gives you a strong indicator of the type of skills currently in demand, as well as those likely to be valuable in the future.
REFRESH YOUR RESUME
Refresh your resume with recent achievements and current skills so that you can act on opportunities as they arise. Keep samples of your best work and update your resume with tangible examples of your accomplishments, such as improving business processes or contributing to the bottom line. Keeping a record of your achievements is also a good reminder of the value you add to.
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