No-one wants to fail in their chosen career. With the changing lifestyles, increased competition amd technology, it may be difficult to place what you need for the next level. These 5 tips can help you to achieve your goals and succeed in your career as a ‘techy’:
1. Be a continuous learner
Everybody has strengths and weaknesses, and it is important to build and learn in the areas you are not so confident in. Think about areas you have knowledge gaps, and look into courses and training you could do in your spare time to improve and broaden your skills. This will create more opportunities for you in the job market and boost your understanding of your industry.
2. Network
What you know is equally important as who you know so you need to network. This is about building relationships with the people you meet in your career and personal life. If you want to progress in your career – knowing people in different companies, roles and industries allows you to have contacts for the future. Ensure you connect with people you meet.
3. It is not bragging if your accomplishments are based on facts
Show your accomplishments. Don’t let your accomplishments and career progression go unnoticed by both yourself and others around you. Every now and then, it is good to look back at where yo have come so far. A case study is a great way to get some exposure and give some context on your background and what you have achieved.
4. Have mentors
Mentoring is a great option, both to mentors and mentees. If you become a mentor, you can pass on invaluable knowledge and experience to someone who wants to learn and progress in a similar industry to you. It is a great way to obtain recognition from employers and colleagues, plus it will give a sense of self-achievement too as it feels great to help others. By joining a mentorship scheme, you will demonstrate an eagerness to learn which will be extremely attractive to prospective employers.
5. Ask for feedbacks
It is easy to take criticism to heart, but you should view it as more of an opportunity than a negative. If you go out of your way to ask for feedback, you will have more of an idea of how you can improve and better yourself. Use any criticism constructively and learn to improve on your weaknesses.
6. Communicate with colleagues and boss
Communication really is key in the workplace, and the more a team communicates, the more successful and productive they will be. Make sure you’ve got a regular stream of communication with your manager by asking for weekly/bi-weekly 1-1s. These are good opportunities to raise any concerns you might have, ask questions and also gain more opportunities to expand your reach. Set up team meetings to enable you understand what everyone is working on and spot areas where you could input with helpful suggestions.
7. Set personal goals
Do have some personal goals with a rough time scale of when you would like to hit them so you have something to work towards, which will give you more motivation in your day-to-day working life.
8. Imeerse yourself in latest technnology trends
If you want to have a successful career in technology, it is important to ensure you are clued up on the industry and have a good understanding of current news, themes and notable people. Start by following relevant social media accounts so that when you scroll, you learn at the same time and staying up-to-date.