YOU’RE STUCK in the same job for what seems like ever. You haven’t had a promotion in a long time, you’re tired of doing the same thing for years and given the present scenario, new opportunities in other companies are equally hard to come by. Sreeradha D Basu tells you how you can drive change when you feel trapped in the same job.
1 Take stock It’s time for you to re-evaluate your skills, talents and abilities, and where they fit in with your overall career aspirations. Says Ruth Singh, HR head at Emkay Global Financial Services: “Review your work over the last year and see how your contributions made a difference to your department. Make sure that you can quantify your achievements in terms of efficiency, accuracy, increased revenue, cost savings or better customer relations.”
2 Go Beyond Sometimes, going beyond the limits of one’s job makes a lot of difference. “I voluntarily took charge of a project which nobody was particularly keen on. Not only did I impress my boss but it also helped me bag a lateral move I had been angling,” says D Sen, who’d been stuck in the same role in an IT firm for several years.
3 Change Your Attitude All you need to renew your vigor about work is a change in outlook. Try and see the positives in your current job and stop whining about minor issues. Realise that with a fresh look, you can transform your role and make yourself indispensable to your organisation.
4 Broaden Your Skills
While it is human nature to want to be really good at one thing, this can actually work against you. “Employees that are versatile and have a broader scope of knowledge and skills are viewed to be more valuable. Find out whether there are other career options in your organisation which interest you and enroll for the necessary training,” says Ruth Singh.
5 Renew Contacts If you have neglected your professional and personal contacts, now is the time to re-engage them. Says Ruth Singh: “Renew your involvement in forums, clubs, or blogs. Ask them how you might be of assistance to them . You might need their assistance if your situation changes.”
(The Economic Times, Mumbai, 21-08-2012)
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