Staying on top of your career is much like training to be a first-string athlete.
That’s because, like an athlete, you must take steps every day to keep yourself ahead of your competitors—and constantly reaching for the “Lombardi Trophy” of your profession. Here’s what you need to do.
Three Ways to Sprint Constantly Toward Your Career Goals
On the football field of life, you need to prepare, study and train to take charge of your career:
Prepare.
Football players must commit to countless hours of preparation before they hit the field for a game. They’re constantly studying their opponents and learning what’s happening in the field by watching game films and reviewing scouting reports.
In your career, you also have plenty of research to do on the backend. You should always keep your resume and cover letter up-to-date, as well as your LinkedIn profile. It can also help to keep tabs on the market by networking and keeping contact with others in your field. You never know when your dream job may come knocking—and you’ll want to be prepared to answer that call.
Train.
The majority of an athlete’s life is spent training. They spend endless hours in the weight room, reviewing game plans, eating well and otherwise staying in game-ready shape.
In your career, your day-to-day work life helps you keep your skill set sharp—but it’s also a good idea to stay ahead of the curve through continuing education, training, seminars, workshops, etc. Dream big: what else do you need to or want to learn to reach your goals? Your hard work can only help you in your career.
Overcome.
Athletes must be resilient to stay off the bench. This can mean bouncing back from injuries and overcoming other setbacks. The same is true of your career. You may try for a new job or promotion, but not receive it. That’s OK. Setbacks serve as learning opportunities and can help you to understand yourself and what you may need to do to get even better. Your dedication to success is one of the most important plays you can keep in your career playbook.
Who’s Your Coach?
Football players get to the Superbowl with the help of their coach—just like a job coach can help you in your career. This is where you can benefit from working with a staffing agency. Your recruiter will help you put the polish on your resume and cover letter, and brush up on your interview skills. So when the prefect job opportunity pops up, you’ll be ready to get in the game.
About Snelling Georgia Group
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