When it comes to your career, one thing that you cannot control is the passing of time. What you have control over is the way in which you make use of your time. If you want to have an assurance that your career pathway is going to be productive and successful, you have to start setting your long term goals for your career as early as possible.
2. When it comes to
your career, one
thing that you
cannot control is
the passing of
time. What you
have control over
is the way in which
you make use of your time. If you want to have an
assurance that your career pathway is going to be
productive and successful, you have to start setting
your long term goals for your career as early as possible.
Doing this will help you identify what it is exactly that
you wish to achieve, when you can achieve them, and
how you are going to implement your plans.
Here’s what to do to set your career plans:
Step 1
Think hard and write down all the things you would like
to achieve in your career. If, for instance, you are a sales
rep at the moment, perhaps you are hoping to be one
of the best sales agents out there. Ask yourself if you
want to become a manger someday as well. There are
certainly many options you may consider, and you just
have to write them all down.
Step 2
Among all the goals you have written, there will surely
be something that you think is the most interesting and
realistic for you. As we all know, it is very easy to
dream, but the question is always whether the dream
we set for ourselves is achievable or realistic or not.
Step 3
Use the SMART formula. SMART stands for specific,
measurable, attainable, rewarding, and trackable. In
case your decision is to become a sales manager and
you think you can achieve this goal eventually, set a
particular time frame for it. Make it your goal statement
so you could have something that will motivate you.
Step 4
Identify the smaller steps that will lead to your long
term goals. These steps are what you should take in
order to attain your long term goals. Again, you must
base your plan on the SMART formula. In determining
the action steps you need to take, you may have to do
some intensive research. You can also seek advice from
your manager or supervisor, or you may even work with
a career coach if you want a more concrete plan to
reach your goals.
Step 5
Once you have figured out what small steps you should
take to get to your ultimate goal, your focus should be
on how to accomplish them. Think of it as a ladder. You
need effort to reach every step going up. Of course, the
higher you go, the harder the climb will be. But if you
just hold on to your career goals and you stick to your
career pathways, it will not be long before you see
yourself in the pinnacle of career success.
In the past, it was very easy
to get a promotion.
Employees were able to
have longevity in their
chosen fields. However,
this is no longer the case
in the 21st century.
Everything happens so fast these days. In addition to
that, things are ready for us immediately. We are so
used to a fast pace that when we are not able to obtain
the job position that we want, we become impatient
3. and find a different profession. When this is your view
on things, you won't be able to stay in any job for a long
time. How are you able to attain success if you are
impatient? Keep in mind that climbing the corporate
ladder takes some time, skill, and patience. If you want
to reach your goals, you need to have those qualities.
Sometimes, taking a step back as opposed to hopping
from one job to the next is more advisable. It does not
necessarily mean that you are lazy. It could mean that
you are taking your time and examining your different
options.
When you find yourself in a career that seems to have
stopped moving forward, you should take it as a sign to
resign from that job. There's no point in staying in an
office that cannot provide you with opportunities for
professional growth. However, before you send in your
resignation form, you should at least try to talk to your
boss and ask for a promotion. If they still refuse you, it's
time to turn your back. As human beings, it is only
normal for us to want to have better opportunities,
which is why you can’t be blamed if you resign from a
job that can’t supply you with different prospects.
We are all used to moving forward that we don't realize
that it is sometimes better to stop for a moment. Doing
so will allow us to relax and take a breather. This is
when we are more able to assess our situation, and
determine the next course of action to take.
Aside from the fact that you are looking for better
opportunities with regard to compensation and salaries,
you need to see to it that you find a career that can help
you learn new skills that will be useful in life. There is
nothing wrong with opting for a job that pays lower
than your previous work. What’s important is that you
will be able to gain new experiences and learn different
skills. These are things that money cannot buy, which is
why you need to see to it that you find a profession that
can provide you with these. Remember, taking a step
back can’t always be harmful to your career pathways
because these can be a good thing.
Your college
graduation marks the
end of your life as a
student and the
beginning of your life
in the world of
employment. The
transition can get
challenging, which is why you have to be prepared. One
important thing that you need to prepare is a good
resume.
I. Fonts
Choose fonts that are easy to read. As much as possible,
only use one font for the entire document. The font
sizes should be uniform, except for a few changes in size
in the heading.
II. Formatting
Experts suggest the use of bullets since these are easier
to read. Long paragraphs can drown important
qualifications and work experiences. Proper margins are
also required.
III. Length
As much as possible, keep resumes one page long. Most
employers have busy schedules and they do not have
time to over lengthy application forms. What matters is
that you catch their attention by making your
application substantial.
IV. Headings
The items that you need to include in the heading are
your name, contact details, address, and email. Start by
typing your name in larger fonts, followed by your
address and contact numbers in smaller fonts. This is
the part the employers check whenever they need to
contact you.
4. V. Education
Since you are a fresh college graduate, you may add the
institution where you have graduated high school as
well. You do not need to include the schools that you
have entered before graduation. These are irrelevant
and they take up a lot of space. If you have any
graduation honors, also include these alongside the
school. Indicate your date of entry the institution and
the date when you have graduated.
V. Experience
Traditionally, this has to include all jobs that you have
entered – the ones that might be relevant to your
desired position. However, since you are a fresh
graduate, you can use your past organizations,
organizational tasks, and volunteer projects as
substitute.
VI. Skills and Talents
Make a list of the skills that you have. See to it that you
only include those that are relevant. Telling future
employers that you are good in playing the guitar would
not matter if you are applying for a website designer
position.
VII. Interests
This part is not that important. However, if you feel that
your interests would be useful for the job, then you may
add them. For example, if you want to apply as a
videographer, you can add that you have always been
interested in photography and videography.
If you find it difficult despite the tips listed above, you
can always seek the aid of career coaches in completing
your resumes. They can also provide you with
professional guidance when it comes to choosing from a
variety of career pathways.
