7 Tips for Career Opportunity by Dr. Jeanne Porter King
A colleague told me a story once that really helped me to understand the importance of recognizing opportunities that come your way. Her former manager had called her and said, "I'm looking for a new role," and he began to describe what was needed. And he said, "I know you still know a number of the people who work in this organization. I want you to recommend some great names to me." And she went away and thought about it. And then it dawned on her, "What about me? Maybe I can fulfill this role." And she went and had the conversation and she ended up taking the opportunity.
What will happen often is that we will miss these opportunities and what I want to give you are some tips on how you can recognize and leverage opportunities for yourself.
First, always be open to opportunities that align with your passion, values, and your abilities. Take time, of course, to clarify your core values and your purpose. Understand the core values of the organization and how you best make a difference through your unique skills, experiences, and aspirations. And as you recognize or find alignment between the two, you will cultivate, or be cultivated, for opportunities.
Secondly, be willing to state what you want. See your manager as a resource to help you clarify goals and provide assignments that are in line with business goals and your objectives. As you get clear on your goals start discussing them with trusted advisors and mentors. As you see opportunities that are in line with your experiences, skill sets, and objectives, build the case for why you are a match for the opportunity. Build your confidence up and go for it.
Next, be willing to take risks. You are responsible for your career. You have to take some risks to make sure things happen for you and don't expect others to do it for you. Be willing to take stretch assignments that get the attention of management. Show that you know the business and are strategic in your thinking.
Know how others see your brand. What people believe or perceive can be greater than actual competence. Talk with mentors and trusted advisers to understand what you are known for in your company. If you find that your brand is not as positive as you'd like, or hoped for it to be, figure out how to change it.
You've got to know the business. You've got to know the fundamentals of how your business is run. Always be mindful of your impact on clients and customers. Good leaders need broad experiences that can help move the company forward. Build strategic acumen. Those that don't know the business aren't able to set a path forward.
Then position your accomplishments. Spend the time to position your successes. Recognize that helping others to see what you have done, and can do, is part of the work. As your accomplishments include helping others succeed, they will speak for you, and your accomplishments will become evident as you build a strong organization.
Finally, position yourself in the best light. Position yourself in a way that invites people to want to sponsor or advocate for you or at least get noticed by them. Bring facts and data to the table. Learn to facilitate good conversations in a non-emotional but caring way to find the best solution for your company. Position yourself on what you have to offer from your strengths, and not from what someone can take away from you. Know what you are doing, as one leader stated, "If you can't do the job, you get found out."
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A colleague told me a story once that really helped me to understand the importance of recognizing opportunities that come your way. Her former manager had called her and said, "I'm looking for a new role," and he began to describe what was needed. And he said, "I know you still know a number of the people who work in this organization. I want you to recommend some great names to me." And she went away and thought about it. And then it dawned on her, "What about me? Maybe I can fulfill this role." And she went and had the conversation and she ended up taking the opportunity.
What will happen often is that we will miss these opportunities and what I want to give you are some tips on how you can recognize and leverage opportunities for yourself.
First, always be open to opportunities that align with your passion, values, and your abilities. Take time, of course, to clarify your core values and your purpose. Understand the core values of the organization and how you best make a difference through your unique skills, experiences, and aspirations. And as you recognize or find alignment between the two, you will cultivate, or be cultivated, for opportunities.
Secondly, be willing to state what you want. See your manager as a resource to help you clarify goals and provide assignments that are in line with business goals and your objectives. As you get clear on your goals start discussing them with trusted advisors and mentors. As you see opportunities that are in line with your experiences, skill sets, and objectives, build the case for why you are a match for the opportunity. Build your confidence up and go for it.
Next, be willing to take risks. You are responsible for your career. You have to take some risks to make sure things happen for you and don't expect others to do it for you. Be willing to take stretch assignments that get the attention of management. Show that you know the business and are strategic in your thinking.
Know how others see your brand. What people believe or perceive can be greater than actual competence. Talk with mentors and trusted advisers to understand what you are known for in your company. If you find that your brand is not as positive as you'd like, or hoped for it to be, figure out how to change it.
You've got to know the business. You've got to know the fundamentals of how your business is run. Always be mindful of your impact on clients and customers. Good leaders need broad experiences that can help move the company forward. Build strategic acumen. Those that don't know the business aren't able to set a path forward.
Then position your accomplishments. Spend the time to position your successes. Recognize that helping others to see what you have done, and can do, is part of the work. As your accomplishments include helping others succeed, they will speak for you, and your accomplishments will become evident as you build a strong organization.
Finally, position yourself in the best light. Position yourself in a way that invites people to want to sponsor or advocate for you or at least get noticed by them. Bring facts and data to the table. Learn to facilitate good conversations in a non-emotional but caring way to find the best solution for your company. Position yourself on what you have to offer from your strengths, and not from what someone can take away from you. Know what you are doing, as one leader stated, "If you can't do the job, you get found out."
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