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Most of us bounce
from one job to
the next without
putting much
thought into it.
Our only focus is
to earn enough
money to make
ends meet and have enough left for our personal
expenses. Because we are all too busy trying to earn
money, we forget to focus on our career planning. It
is a must for everyone to focus on their careers as
well. Doing so will allow them to keep track of their
progress. If you fail to monitor your development,
you won't be able to determine if you are doing
something right or not. In addition to that, you will
fail to see which aspects you need to fix or address
immediately.
Always keep in mind to know yourself first and
determine your talents and limitations. On top of
that, you need to make a list of goals you want to
achieve. See to it that these goals will help pave your
way towards the career you have always dreamt of
having.
If you want to go after a certain job title in the future,
you need to see to it that you choose the
opportunities that will help you reach your goals.
Although you may have planned things out early on,
you need to be prepared for changes so that you will
be able to make the necessary adjustments. Being
prepared is necessary so that you won't be caught off
guard when something unplanned takes place.
Planning out the path you want to take takes some
time and effort. First and foremost, you need to
organize yourself. On top of that, you should
determine the areas you are good at, and the skills
and talents you have that can help you achieve your
goals. Maximize and work with what you have as
opposed to focusing most of your energy on what you
do not have. When you are aware and accept what
skills, abilities, and talents you have, you will be able
to work with them and deal with certain situations
efficiently.
As we all know, changes occur to our economy at a
rapid pace. Because of this, it tends to complicate
things and can pose as a challenge. Instead of fighting
these changes and complaining that it disrupted your
plans, you should learn to accept and learn from
them. Although it pays to plan your career one step at
a time, you need to be flexible and prepared for
unforeseen changes. Being prepared will allow you to
plan things accordingly and make it possible to
analyze and assess the situation you are presented
with.
If you want to get the best job there is, you need to
work with what you have and hone the skills you
were blessed with. Doing so will enable you to
maximize the opportunities you will be presented
with. Once you accomplish this, you will get
promoted in no time and land your dream career.
Choosing a career to
pursue is without a
doubt one of the
biggest decisions you
are going to make in
your life. It doesn’t
matter if you are a
fresh graduate, an experienced businessman, or a
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mid-career professional, career planning and goal
setting are important components of your eventual
success. It is one thing to plan a career path or set
career goals, and it’s another thing to set realistic
goals and doable plans.
As you start planning out your career, the first thing
you should come up with are your long term goals.
While it may seem that your career is a category
that’s separate from your life, you should realize that
all aspects of both your career and your life are
interconnected. Thus, as you plan your career, do not
take for granted your personal life goals as well.
Goal Setting
One excellent way you can motivate yourself is to set
career goals. Once you have a clear set of goals, you
should then come up with a plan, and make sure you
keep track of your progress. It is also important that
you target particular milestones along the way and
take note also of when these milestones should be
accomplished. In setting your goals, be realistic to
avoid frustrations, but make they are enough to
motivate and challenge you.
Taking Action
You have to be keen on looking for career or job
opportunities. This can be done by looking into
business organizations, career centers or similar
resources where you can gain insight on your chosen
field. Never stop building your skill set also to make
sure you are continuously making yourself valuable
in the job market. Of course, don’t forget to grab
every opportunity you get to build your network as
this could offer you important connections later on.
Self Evaluation
You have to understand that career planning is not a
one-time thing. It is a process of continuous
evaluation and taking action. Bear in mind as well
that the goals you have for your career should be
flexible. Although you must not give up your dreams
and aspirations just because the challenges are too
overwhelming, you need to have that flexibility that
will allow your priorities and values to change or
shift as you face adversities and then move on with
your life. This way, you will not end up getting stuck
in a career pathway that doesn’t seem to match you
in a particular job market.
Being an executive in a
company is a big
thing. It’s like every
worker’s dream. As an
executive, you have a
lot of big
responsibilities, you
make a lot of
important decisions,
and you play an important role in setting the
direction of the company. With such importance, it
does not come as a surprise that this position is
highly-regarded and respected.
The path towards becoming an executive isn’t that
easy. It takes a lot of learning, training, overcoming
challenges, and skills to even be considered to hold
one of the company’s highest positions. And so, those
who have this role tend to feel that they have
everything that it takes to be a boss, and that there is
no need for further learning or training.
If that’s the case, what is executive coaching for? Do
executives really need coaches and mentors? Here
are some reasons why they may find coaching very
helpful:
• Executive coaches are there to offer new ideas
and other possible career pathways to consider.
It’s only natural for an executive like to feel as if
you have reached the highest point in your
career. But coaches know that you could be
something bigger and more important.
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• An executive coach will help you be more
accountable. With all the power and authority
that you have in your position, it becomes easy to
take things for granted. But by working with a
coach, you will learn that you are accountable not
only to the higher ranking officers, but even to
your subordinates.
• As you work with a coach, it will be easy for you
to see what your real worth in the market is. Of
course, a higher position always comes with a
better compensation structure. Your coach will
teach you how to properly negotiate a salary, and
how your company will not refuse whatever it is
that you are asking for.
• Your coach can be your friend. Your conversation
with your coach should not be limited to topics
about work and your career. You can consider
him or her your friend. You can be honest
without being worried that you will be judged.
You can say about your wildest professional
dreams. In short, he or she can serve as a friend
or a therapist for you.
• Executive coaches help professionals manage
their long-term career paths. Your coach will be
there to give you direction and to guide you as
you make important decisions regarding your life
and career.
