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The reality you may be facing is just the opposite, no advancement, no recognition, no pay increases; in essence your career is going nowhere.
Well the question that needs to be answered is what to do when you are in this position? While there are many answers to this question many of which depend upon the specifics of your individual situation, there are a few simple strategies that you can deploy to help yourself out.
Check Yourself
The first thing you need to do is check yourself to see if the reason your career is stalled is because of the person looking back at you in the mirror. Often times we engage in self-destructive behaviors that quietly sabotage our own success. Ask yourself “Is my attitude, work ethic, or other behaviors holding me back?”
Talk It Out
If you have analyzed your own attitude and behavior and determined that it’s not you, it may be a good idea to share your concerns with your manager.
Well the question that needs to be answered is what to do when you are in this position? While there are many answers to this question many of which depend upon the specifics of your individual situation, there are a few simple strategies that you can deploy to help yourself out.
Check Yourself
The first thing you need to do is check yourself to see if the reason your career is stalled is because of the person looking back at you in the mirror. Often times we engage in self-destructive behaviors that quietly sabotage our own success. Ask yourself “Is my attitude, work ethic, or other behaviors holding me back?”
Talk It Out
If you have analyzed your own attitude and behavior and determined that it’s not you, it may be a good idea to share your concerns with your manager.
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Tell them that you are feeling stuck in your career and ask for their opinion.
But be forewarned, chances are your manager may give you some feedback that you may not want to hear, but if you’re serious about kicking your career into gear you’ll lay your ego aside and welcome the advice.
But be forewarned, chances are your manager may give you some feedback that you may not want to hear, but if you’re serious about kicking your career into gear you’ll lay your ego aside and welcome the advice.
Published: December 29, 2015
The first thing you need to do is check yourself to see if the reason your career is stalled is because of the person looking back at you in the mirror.
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Updating your skills or even your style is another thing you can do to help boost your career. The job market is very competitive so you will need to make sure you keep up to date on the latest trends and industry news as well as the latest technologies. You may find that as you reboot yourself you will begin to see new opportunities come your way.
Take Initiative
Sometimes the best thing to do get your career going is to take matters into your own hands. You can do this by asking your manager for additional responsibilities, volunteering for special projects, and looking for ways that you can impact your workplace in a positive way.
Join In
There are a wide range of industry and professional associations that are available for you to connect with. These groups can help you by giving you resources for personal and professional development as well as provide you with networking opportunities in which you can meet other individuals and perhaps even learn about other opportunities available.
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