Happy Valentine’s Day! đź’– We hope that you’re feeling the love this season!
This holiday celebrates the spirit of meaningful connections and relationships. For most of us, our employment relationships are just that, meaningful. They are also critical in our lives.
At Collar Talent, we understand that each person’s employment relationship is unique, and this month we’re trying to help you find, create or foster the “perfect fit”.
Already Feeling the Love?
Here’s 3 ways to further strengthen your positioning at your current company.
- Find Purpose in Your Work – Connect your daily tasks to the bigger picture and understand how your role contributes to the company’s success.
- Communicate Your Ambition – Express your career goals to your manager, seek feedback, and volunteer for leadership/mentorship opportunities.
- Develop Your Skills and Knowledge: Stay proactive in learning, whether through formal training, industry certifications, or self-study to make you stand out when opportunities for advancement arise.
It’s Been a Little Bit Rocky?
If you’re realizing some limitations within your current professional situation, you may be evaluating your options. Here are 3 recommendations to determine how to proceed:
- Identify Pain Points: Reflect on what specifically is bothering you—whether it’s workload, lack of recognition, or misalignment with your values.
- Communicate Your Frustrations: If possible, have an open conversation with your manager or HR about your frustrations to figure out if solutions or adjustments can be made.
- Explore New Opportunities Within Your Company – Consider looking for projects, teams, or roles that better align with your skills and interests.
- Consider these 6 Pillars for Effectively Making Career Planning Decisions
Disenchanted Already?
This happens to almost everyone a few times through a decades long career and it’s natural, albeit sometimes a little bit uncomfortable. Are you ready to take the plunge and find your next career? Here are 3 tips:
- Evaluate Your Goals & Values – Identify what you place the most value on in a career, such as the position itself, the boss, the company culture, the long term opportunity, the compensation & benefits, company culture, and lifestyle.
- Prepare for Interviews – In order to leave a lasting first impression, research the company & personnel, clarify your “selling points”, and prepare for common interview questions.
- Assess Fit – Create a list weighing the pros and cons of each opportunity and compare them to your current role.
- Confidentially browse the hundreds of available Building Tech career opportunities we have access to at any given time.
As always, Collar Talent will be here if and when you’re ready!
