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From the first moment, it is important to emphasize that a professional career can be compared to a marathon, never to a 100 meters race. So, first of all, it is important to be prepared in terms of knowledge of the route (your field of activity), trained in physical resistance and emotional intelligence to overcome obstacles and challenges that will be encountered during the journey.

Researching the topic and compiling various sources of information, here are some actions that can help you prepare along the way:

1st) Evaluate yourself honestly in terms of your professional performance at your current moment. Analyze what you would like to change in your career for the future;

2) Ask your current boss or superior for an assessment. Feedback can give you excellent insight into how to improve your career. If you are not employed, ask colleagues to contribute. Although some criticisms may not be very good to hear, an evaluation can help you understand the point of view of those who are watching you, giving you a chance to create an action plan to improve your performance going forward;

3) Prepare and calibrate the training necessary for the intended change, without wasting time. Let go of activities that consume time and don't contribute to your goals. Make a list of what you need to focus on and prepare for, setting start and end dates. Assess the need for more knowledge and take in-person and online courses that will help you “get there”. Stay connected and up-to-date in your field;

4) Make a 3-5 year plan of your journey, setting goals to be achieved annually, quarterly and even monthly, so that you can feel your evolution in the planning carried out at every moment;

5) Monthly, evaluate the execution of your planning. Celebrate a lot with each step achieved. This will give you energy for the rest of the journey;

6) Take on challenges that most of your colleagues would not accept. In addition to positioning yourself as a responsive actor and contributor to the organization, it will give you unique opportunities to interact with other superiors;

7) Focus on improving your verbal and written communication skills. They are as important as the other knowledge necessary for your career;

8) Consider your career as a business, where it is necessary to be efficient and sustainable. Plan how to “sell” your business, how to promote it to the market and how to improve your performance. To do so, interact with social networks relevant to your objective, seeking to consolidate your professional reputation and “equip” yourself with technical means and knowledge to “deliver” to your “clients” the best experience with you.       

9) Good luck and consider a career in MPL Corporate Software. MPL can offer an opportunity for professional growth supported by experiences of working in large Brazilian and multinational companies, as well as using technologies that are most in tune with the moment of digital transformation that we are experiencing in the world.

References:

make money – Careers – 15 Ways to Improve Your Career Prospects and Reach Work-Related Goals by Jacqueline Curtis

 McKinsey – What's your next career move?

MPL Corporate Software – Career