Plan your career progression when looking for a job
Although we never truly like to grow up, at some point in our
lives we will have to start planning for the future. Why not
start now by taking a moment to plan out where you want to be in
5 or 10 years. One of the best times to plan for career
progression is during your job search.
Most people have a tendency to look at the salary they are
making and decide that they need to make more. Don't just look
at the salary, start looking at the different types of companies
where you would like to work. Look at what benefits they offer
other than the salary and what chance for advancement they
offer. Also, think about location.
Options
No matter what your profession, there are generally options for
your progression in your chosen career or there are options for
changing careers or industries. Take a moment to list out what
you consider to be your options. Do they look good? Is it time
to change industries or change careers?
Decisions
Whether your chosen career is the one for you or you decide you
need to change, there are some important decisions you will need
to make when you get ready to plan your career progression.
First, do you have enough education to qualify for the position
you want? If not, how do you plan to get it? Looking for jobs
with companies that have great education benefits can help you
in achieving your goal.
Secondly, do you have the depth and breadth of experience you
need to get where you want to be? Will your current job offer
you the opportunity to get that experience? If not, what types
of companies will help you gain the required experience?
Finally, are you in the right area to get where you want to be?
If you are looking to make a certain salary or are looking for a
position that might be exclusive to certain areas (like making
movies), you need to plan a career progression that allows you
to move into the areas where you can pursue your dream.
So, if you are starting your job search and are ju