Career strategies

Presented by

Dinesh Kumar. J

Terms used

Career management Strategic setting Career reinvention Career innovation

Strategic steps

Embrace professional change :

1) updation of strategies-

Check if you have to update the strategies you have been using to stay ahead of the competition.

2) acquiring skill set

After checking the strategic updates, look out for possible ways to acquire a set of new skills that may or may not be reqd to sustain in the sector

Set clear goals

Identify your skills, interests and passions Channelize them towards your goals Set up a clear vision of your goals Make strategic plans for reaching that goal.

values

Never compromise your values Never let external factors affect your values

and your goals. Do not be deceived by emotions Stay focussed on your career goal

Effective communication

Sharpen your communication skills Create a group of people with like ideas in

your work place Work in teams Make proper usage of technology for

communication.

Value addition to the Job

Create opportunities for making positive impact.

Over deliver when under-estimated Set personal bench marks

Self integrity

Stay composed. Don't over react. Be honest Develop a good integrity within your team as

well

Learning-a never ending process

Acquire knowledge in every possible way. Learn the processes that are indirectly

connected to your job. It creates a competitive advantage Helps in revitalization of approach

Strike balance

Maintain a proper balance between personal and professional priorities.

Hobby maintenance, persuasion of passion other than work

Helps in rejuvenating your vision Improves creativity

Networking

Improve your networking skills Stay in touch properly Develop contacts

Learn to overcome failures

Accept failures Analyse them Find the cause and roots Stick to the basics Make a paradigm shift