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Top Tips to Get Ahead on Your Career Path

Posted on December 13, 2021

Moving forward in your career can often feel impossible when you’re new to an industry, or even if you’ve been static for a while. The job market can be competitive, and it can be easy to find yourself moving laterally time and time again. Fortunately, with some top tips, you can avoid getting bogged down in despair and instead, boost your career.

Know Your Worth

Even if you’re a great employee, it’s very likely that your current employer won’t have much of an incentive to promote you or raise your salary unless you give them a nudge in the right direction. First, it’s essential to let your employer know that you’re ready to take on more responsibility, and ensure you gently remind them from time to time. If there’s anything you need to work on, they’ll let you know where to direct your personal development goals.

Then, when a new opportunity comes up, they’ll be more likely to think of you first. Beyond this, it’s essential to know the appropriate pay for the work you do. You can make use of online resources to get this information, but this is also why it’s increasingly important to talk about pay with your co-workers and with others in your field. Knowing the value of your labor can empower you to push for a fair salary, and if you aren’t getting one, don’t be afraid to shop around for a better opportunity.

Never Stop Learning

Even if you’ve already been in your chosen field for years, there’s always scope to improve your skills. There are a wide variety of options available, including online courses, or part time classes to suit you. A formal education isn’t a necessity, but you won’t find a better-quality source of the in-depth knowledge that will really help you get ahead. Even with the hefty price tag, college isn’t out of the question - private lenders are an excellent choice to accommodate student loans. These can help you pay for your college tuition without stress or worry.

Focus on Sustainable Effort

It’s easy to get burnt out when you’ve put everything you have into a project for work, especially when it’s not a one-off. Channeling all your energy into your work can feel like progress, but an exhausted employee isn’t able to work efficiently. Instead, it’s better to focus on using your time as efficiently as possible so that you can be productive at work without overdoing it. Take advantage of your down time. Rest and take part in activities that recharge you. Then, if you want to, you’ll have the time and energy to look for opportunities to advance your career like new job openings or a chance to improve a valuable skill.

Imitate the Best

Aside from a formal education, don’t neglect to nurture your career by learning from a mentor. Someone who’s knowledgeable about the industry and understands how to teach is a great choice - use their expertise to guide you and give you the industry specific knowledge to give you a leg up. This can be an assuming piece of your risk management thought process also, since you can avoid years of trial and error by taking the advice of your experienced peers.

Avoid the Sunk Cost Fallacy

Even if you’ve invested years in something, don’t ever be afraid to try something new. If a course doesn’t seem to be helping, you don’t have to finish it. If your current job isn’t providing you with the experience you need, don’t be afraid to move on to something that will serve you better. Even if you find you aren’t fulfilled by your career, it’s completely okay to make the choice to change lanes, no matter how many years you’ve invested in one set of goals. Don’t fall victim to the sunk cost fallacy. The idea that you’ve invested too much into something to move on - instead, make the choice based on what feels right. Remember to just keep pushing towards your goals, don’t be afraid to change things up if they aren’t working for you.

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