See yourself succeeding - Deepstash

deepstash

Beta

deepstash

Beta

How to Think About Your Career

See yourself succeeding

There is research that shows if you can create a clear visualization of yourself achieving the outcome you want, you prime yourself to act in a way that is consistent with what you imagine.

281 SAVES

EXPLORE MORE AROUND THESE TOPICS:

SIMILAR ARTICLES & IDEAS:

5 Ways to Think Like an Entrepreneur in Your Career

5 Ways to Think Like an Entrepreneur in Your Career

https://www.themuse.com/advice/5-ways-to-think-like-an-entrepreneur-in-your-career

themuse.com

Starting a business isn't for everyone-but a little entrepreneurial spirit can be good for your professional life, whether or not you think you ever strike out on our own. Try these five easy ways to think more like a business owner in your day job.

2

Key Ideas

Entrepreneurial zeal

A little entrepreneurial zeal can give you a distinct advantage in your professional life, whether or not you think you’d ever strike out on our own.

How to train your corporate mind
  1. Get Passionate. This is the key to career success and fulfillment in any field.
  2. Be Bothered by Inefficiency. Consider whether there are places you could implement solutions (or at least recommend improvements).
  3. Take on More Risk. “More risk, more reward.” At work, start small by pitching new ideas or volunteering to take on a challenge or two that’s outside of your comfort zone.
  4. Brainstorm More. Constant innovation is crucial to a business’ long-term success. Schedule some time each week to really brainstorm about something that’s been on your mind. See what you come up with.
  5. Don’t Limit Your Dreams. Many people are conditioned to be realistic and practical. Rather dream big for your career.
10 Steps to Successfully Changing Your Career

10 Steps to Successfully Changing Your Career

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/successful-career-change-2058452

thebalancecareers.com

Interested in a new career? People seek to change careers for many different reasons. Your career goals or values may have changed; you may have discovered new interests that you would like to incorporate into your job, you may wish to make more money, or have more flexible hours, just to name a few.

10

Key Ideas

Evaluate your current job satisfaction

Keep a journal of your daily reactions to your job situation and look for recurring themes. 

Which aspects of your current job do you like and dislike? Are your dissatisfaction...

Assess your interests, values, and skills

Review past successful roles, volunteer work, projects and jobs to identify preferred activities and skills. 

Determine whether your core values and skills are addressed through your current career. 

Consider alternative careers

Brainstorm ideas for career alternatives by researching career options, and discussing your core values and skills with friends, family, and networking contacts. 

If you’re having difficulty coming up with ideas, consider meeting with a career counselor for professional advice.

7 more ideas

6 Ways to Take Control of Your Career Development If Your Company Doesn't Care About It

6 Ways to Take Control of Your Career Development If Your Company Doesn't Care About It

https://hbr.org/2018/01/6-ways-to-take-control-of-your-career-development-if-your-company-doesnt-care-about-it

hbr.org

Executive Summary We are now in the era of do-it-yourself career development. Companies less frequently offer formal training than ever before, so employees at all levels must learn to identify their weaknesses, uncover their blind spots, and strengthen their skills. Here are six things you can do to take control of your career and learning: Understand what you're evaluated on.

6

Key Ideas

Understand Your Performance Evaluation

Find out if your performance evaluation is according to what you understand. Identify your goals and key performance indicators with your manager, and discuss accordingly.

Solve your Blind Spots

Ask for feedback, learn from it and adjust your performance (or behavior) according to the areas of improvement that you get to know from others.

Example: After giving a presentation, talk about what went well and ask if there is something that you could have done better.

Keep a Journal

Keeping a journal with a record of your learnings and feedback (areas of improvement) can keep us on the right path, and speed up our progress, and learning too.

Listing out 5 or 10 areas of improvement and tracking the progress in weekly or monthly reviews is a great way to develop your career.

3 more ideas