Plan ahead
Life is full of twists and turns, but potentially more so for women than men. Planning ahead in your career will enable you to work more effectively towards your goals, and plan for major life events such as marriage and starting a family. Think carefully about where you want to be ten years from now and formulate a plan to achieve your goals. Think carefully about what you need to do to achieve your career goals and where you ought to begin on your route to success.
Communication
Communication is key for both men and women. As a woman, the stereotype of being more open, more talkative and more approachable can often work in your favor when it comes to management roles and during meetings with vendors and suppliers. Being able to interact well with colleagues and team members has the effect of boosting workplace morale for all staff and consequently increasing productivity in the workplace.
Be the best you can be!
Making sure you have the skills and knowledge required to achieve your goals will stand you in the best possible stead on your journey towards career success. Taking a course such as a PMP training course will enable you to learn valuable, coveted, and transferable management skills that will impress potential employers and help you in your day-to-day roles.
Make friends
Creating contacts in industries and networking is one of the best ways to finding new career roles and opportunities. Learning from others around you and evaluating their management styles to develop your own is also a handy way of ensuring you hone your attributes and stay on top of your game.
Be Confident
In the office, confidence is often the key to success. Being confident in your decisions and resolutions will inspire confidence in your team, and show your bosses, clients and colleagues that you mean business. Being resolute and self-assured during meetings will give you the chance to demonstrate your determination and conscientious attitude.
Take care of yourself
With everything going on around you, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s important: your well-being. The stress of training and working towards your goals can be overpowering, so it’s important that you remember to take time out to give yourself some you-time and plan your schedules carefully to avoid overdoing it.
Follow these tips and you’ll be well on your way to success in no time!
Written by Mariah Courtney.
