Date: 16 Jan 2022
Trekking as we know is going on a long arduous journey, typically on foot on a terrain. Sometimes it gives pleasure. It gives pain too when things do not go the way we wanted. Reasons could be many. Many a times in the journey we learn from our mistakes and thereby, we remember not to repeat the mistakes for a more enjoyable trekking experience.
Career is also a journey. Before we go for trekking, we plan and organise. Preparation and common sense are important in the journey.
To have a sustainable career, it too needs preparation and decision making at many stages.
It is said that if you have a WAH within you, it can help you curve a path to success. What is WAH?
W: Willingness (Attitude / Positive mindset)
A: Ability (Aptitude, knowledge, skill)
H: Habits (developing and maintaining good habits)
If we deeply introspect and delve into detailing, a host of soft skills (behavioral skills / leadership skills) in addition to mastering the technical / functional skills are needed to build an agile professional development journey.
Communication skills: Communication is the art of expressing one in an articulate manner
Confidence: Belief in one’s ability to succeed
Character: It is the combination of mental qualities and moral values distinctive to an individual
Tips to build an agile professional development plan
- Get rid of negative attitude
- Own up to your mistakes
- Express Gratitude to everyone who helps you
- Assess your success
- Ask for help if you need
- Make a wise career choice
- Volunteer for a role in the organisation to increase your visibility
- Explore what keeps you energetic and motivated
- Read a biography that inspire you
- Join an association or professional body
- Visualise your ideal working day
- Listen to inspirational podcasts
- Ask yourself “when do the lose track of time?”
- Update your LinkedIn profile
- Focus on WHO you want to be
- Write your “future resume”
- Write a journal to express your feelings and goals
- Do not compare yourself with others
- Hire a career coach
- Ask to “job shadow” someone
- What are your values? Do values realignment to get results.
- What is your personality type?
- Find an accountability partner or trusted buddy who can support you
- Take learning courses in an area of interest every month at least
- Work on your growth mindset
- Research new industries, sectors, and similar job profiles
- Set SMARTER goals
- Create personal brand building plan
- Networking
- Do your personal SWOT
- Celebrate your badges of honor
and many more….
A good coach is godsend. A career coach can support you in your career journey.
