How to Find Success in 2023

What will 2023 look like for you?

A new year often makes us assess what we want from our careers. Even if you are not looking for a change in your career right now, it’s key to know how to brand yourself and utilise your skillset to set yourself up for a successful career search later in your life. See some tips below on how to find and build success from some career experts in the professional industry.


Control Your Job Search In Your Early Career

The beginning of the pandemic and the economic turbulence have been obstacles for people starting their careers. So how can you get your foot in the door? The economy and the job market are unpredictable and uncontrollable, so it's prevalent to look at what you can control. You can control what roles you apply for, your research and interview preparation. Experts suggest that setting up automated alerts for specific job roles and reaching out to the Hiring Manager of companies can enhance your chances of receiving that job offer.


Be Prepared

Competition is high amongst job roles due to the years following Covid-19, so standing out and being prepared in your job search has never been as important. We recommend researching your interviewers ahead of the interview so you can get into the mind of the interviewer and think about what kind of questions they can ask you. At the end of the interview, take your time. Don’t rush. Ask questions, get a feel for the role, ask about the expectations of the role and the culture of the company and finally, follow up.


Self-Assessment – Gap Analysis

Whether you are happy where you are or not, understanding your strengths and weaknesses is key to career satisfaction. To make a leap in your career and grow you must look at the gaps in your skillset. Understand what you are good at and areas where you can improve. Have a conversation with your mentor to understand areas where you strive and where you need extra attention. Also having conversations with leaders who you find inspiring can help you understand what kind of person you want to be in your career.


Know Your Why? And Make It Fit

According to new LinkedIn research, there are over 20 million people changing careers this year. When changing roles not only is it key to find a role that fits your strengths, but you must also find a role that fits your needs and values. When researching roles, you should use this opportunity to not only research the role but to see how they treat their staff and external stakeholders. Does this company reflect your core values? Do they fit your why?


Career Pivots – Whether They’re Big or Small

If you’re planning to make the move, we recommend leveraging who you know and nurturing your relationships to help you make the career pivot. When moving teams in the same company, we recommend identifying a coworker who you can learn from and projects you can work on the prove yourself. In terms of bigger moves, it’s important to increase your credibility and expand your community. You can do this by reaching out to sponsors to speak for your skillset and sharing articles in your chosen areas are a good place to start.


To finish it has never been more important to assess the different aspects outlined above. If you would like some help to make that change, reach out to our trusted consultants and submit your CV here to start the conversation.

 

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