"Building a brand doesnot mean learning a skill that others don't possess, but doing what you do in a manner that no one else can." SS
More than ever there is a need to focus on architecting your career. There was a time when it was good enough to choose a career at the under-grad or grad level; and then navigate the defined growth paths in the industry. Now, the times are changing, the climate is changing, economic conditions are changing, the big organizations are becoming lean, small ones are booming, food is becoming hugely expensive, and Oil prices are always fluctuating.
"Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for; it is a thing to be achieved." William Jennings Bryan
Career is therefore a journey!
This means that you have to plan your career journey and review and reset goals through out. In simple terms, adopt a 360 degree approach, that comprises:
1. Career Planning
2. Career Reinvention
3. Career Management
1. Career Planning: How about creating long term career goals? How about finding out what you need in your career to be really successful?
2. Career Reinvention: How about identifying industries you'd like to target? How about creating a customized job search strategy using networking? How about reskilling? Identifying options that can take you further? How about you start on your own?
3. Career Management: How about overcoming roadblocks in your career advancement? How about building your visibility with key stakeholders? How about expanding your managerial and leadership skills?
Consider the above areas. On each area rate yourself on a scale of 1-5.
Rate each area on the following questions:
1. How satisfied am I in this area?
2. Do I need to take any action in this area?
3. Have I done anything in this area to move forward?
A rating up to 3 in any of the 3 is a clear indication that you must take action and seek professional help to architect your career. Else, you might soon hit a big roadblock.
You wish to plan, reinvent, and manage your career but do not know how? Here is choice to make your destiny. A free 45 minute session on Career Coaching. So, the choice is in your hands. Write now to santsoni@gmail.com to book your sessions.
More than ever there is a need to focus on architecting your career. There was a time when it was good enough to choose a career at the under-grad or grad level; and then navigate the defined growth paths in the industry. Now, the times are changing, the climate is changing, economic conditions are changing, the big organizations are becoming lean, small ones are booming, food is becoming hugely expensive, and Oil prices are always fluctuating.
"Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for; it is a thing to be achieved." William Jennings Bryan
Career is therefore a journey!
This means that you have to plan your career journey and review and reset goals through out. In simple terms, adopt a 360 degree approach, that comprises:
1. Career Planning
2. Career Reinvention
3. Career Management
1. Career Planning: How about creating long term career goals? How about finding out what you need in your career to be really successful?
2. Career Reinvention: How about identifying industries you'd like to target? How about creating a customized job search strategy using networking? How about reskilling? Identifying options that can take you further? How about you start on your own?
3. Career Management: How about overcoming roadblocks in your career advancement? How about building your visibility with key stakeholders? How about expanding your managerial and leadership skills?
Consider the above areas. On each area rate yourself on a scale of 1-5.
Rate each area on the following questions:
1. How satisfied am I in this area?
2. Do I need to take any action in this area?
3. Have I done anything in this area to move forward?
A rating up to 3 in any of the 3 is a clear indication that you must take action and seek professional help to architect your career. Else, you might soon hit a big roadblock.
You wish to plan, reinvent, and manage your career but do not know how? Here is choice to make your destiny. A free 45 minute session on Career Coaching. So, the choice is in your hands. Write now to santsoni@gmail.com to book your sessions.
2 comments:
very good article. Thanks for highlighting to me.
Thanks Puja.. :)
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