When it comes to career advancement, we tend to limit ourselves by settling for less than what we really want in our careers. Especially in today’s economy, people are just taking whatever jobs they can land at this point. I understand that for financial reasons, we may not have the ability to be very picky when searching for a job, but that doesn’t mean we have to give up on the job we really want.
I would urge everyone that is currently in transition in their career to do the following. Think long and hard about what you really want to do in your career. It may be helpful to do this through a handwritten brainstorming activity. Be specific as possible. If you are an engineer think about what type of engineering, what kinds of projects, etc. Once you are very clear about what you want to do, then focus all of you energy on doing everything you can do land that job that you described.
If it ends up that you take an offer for a different job, due to financial or geographic reasons, don’t abandon your vision of your ideal job. Continue to think about it daily and continue to take steps towards it. This is important because once you abandon your main goal or dream; opportunities to achieve this goal may fly right by you because you are no longer receptive to them.
So the main message here is to never give up on your ideal job, dreams or goals, because once you do, you won’t see the opportunities even when they are right in front of your face!
Remove any and all limits you have placed on yourself and enjoy the ride……..
Anthony Fasano, P.E., LEED AP, CPESC, CPSWQ, CPC
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Anthony Fasano, P.E., aka Your Professional Partner, founded Powerful Purpose Associates after he realized that it was the development of his soft skills that helped him to become an associate partner at a reputable engineering firm at the young age of 27. With history as a civil engineer, Anthony is now a nationally recognized executive coach and inspirational speaker, specializing in the areas of engineering career development, as well as leadership. He uses his highly effective coaching and speaking techniques through affordable programs to help engineers develop their soft skills, work through blocks, prioritize effectively, set clear goals and achieve their maximum potential.
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