{"id":14690,"date":"2019-07-24T12:03:32","date_gmt":"2019-07-24T17:03:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/a60047bb09.nxcli.io\/?p=14690"},"modified":"2019-07-24T12:03:32","modified_gmt":"2019-07-24T17:03:32","slug":"youre-accountable-for-your-own-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inestemple.com\/es\/2019\/07\/youre-accountable-for-your-own-success\/","title":{"rendered":"You\u2019re Accountable For Your Own Success"},"content":{"rendered":"

Original Spanish version published in kivodaily.com<\/a> on July 24, 2019 <\/strong><\/p>\n

In the changing world of work, you can future-proof your employability by banishing complacency and re-inventing yourself.<\/p>\n

Whether you like it or not, the simple fact is that you won\u2019t be part of your company\u2019s staffing plans forever. Since no one is exempt from involuntary transitions, it\u2019s important that you take steps to prepare for a transitioning workplace.<\/p>\n

The key is to reframe your attitude so that you don\u2019t fall behind. Recognize your advantages and limitations in terms of the value you add to your employer and where you need to improve on your personal skills. Then, take the following steps to manage your career success.<\/p>\n

1. Take charge.<\/b><\/h2>\n

Be responsible for your own career development. Many large organizations have scaled back on training and development, and small companies can rarely provide significant support. Simply put, your career rests in one set of hands: yours. Update your skills by frequently attending courses or seminars, and in particular, keep up with everything related to the advances in technology that relate to your position.<\/p>\n

2. Work with your company\u2019s goals in mind.<\/b><\/h2>\n

Connect the dots from your role to your company\u2019s vision and key objectives. How does your work align with the organization\u2019s goals? What can you do to maximize your contributions? Repeatedly ask yourself, \u201cWhat skills do I need to advance my position to the next level?\u201d<\/p>\n

3. Measure your performance.<\/b><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s important to have a clear and organized list of your achievements, accompanied by quantitative proof of the value that you\u2019re adding to your job. This means that you need to conduct an ongoing follow-up of your achievements. A good way to review your achievements is by using a system known as PAR: Problem, Action, and Result, which involves identifying the problem<\/i> or opportunity that existed at a given point in time, explaining the action<\/i> that was taken, and noting the results<\/i> generated from this action.<\/p>\n

4. Be customer-centric.<\/b><\/h2>\n

Whether your customers are internal or external, know their wants and needs, and be fervent about meeting them. Bring the voice of the customer into your day-to-day work and let it enhance your decisions and deliverables. Whatever your position within the company, see yourself as a provider of professional or qualified services.<\/p>\n

5. Hone your communication skills.<\/b><\/h2>\n

Soft skills, including communicating well, matter. They can make or break careers. Pick one area that needs your attention \u2014 listening, presenting, influencing, persuading or distilling messages \u2014 and commit to improvement. Take a class, practice with a trusted friend or colleague, or join a group such as Toastmasters. When you communicate well, you show your intelligence, organization, and professionalism.<\/p>\n

6. Expand your experience.<\/b><\/h2>\n

Volunteer for special projects or assignments that are outside your everyday role. Discuss your goals with your boss, an HR representative, or a senior leader, and ask for help in finding opportunities to broaden your experience base. When you find yourself confronted by new roles or new technology, repeat to yourself: \u201cI\u2019m ready to learn!\u201d<\/p>\n

7. Be strategic.<\/b><\/h2>\n

Have a long-term career strategy or, at the very least, a vision of where you\u2019re headed. Ask yourself, \u201cWhat do I really want to do?\u201d or \u201cWhere do I see myself in five to ten years?\u201d Seek people in similar roles and ask for advice. Set the course and follow-through on making steps to advance to your goal.<\/p>\n

8. Network \u2014 now.<\/b><\/h2>\n

The best time to increase your network is today. Don\u2019t wait until you\u2019re suddenly laid off. Starting now, get involved in groups such as professional associations, charitable organizations or even sports leagues. Step into leadership roles and make your expertise known. Constantly develop and maintain genuine, long-term contact with people who know and appreciate you. Let these people know whenever you master a new skill or achieve a new level. Today, the majority of jobs are found through networking.<\/p>\n

You are the head of the corporation that is you<\/i>. Take 30 minutes each quarter to review how much progress you\u2019ve made and to create new strategies. You will not only remain employable, but outside organizations will take notice of your drive and initiative, too, giving you options as you move forward toward your career goals.<\/p>\n

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