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By Alma Causey

 

Career stagnation is a very real and daunting thing. And for most PR professionals, as soon as the monotony starts to settle in, the only option they have is to seek and acquire career advancements in their field. Stagnation should never be your thing! To move forward in your professional life, to make a name for yourself, you have to climb up the ladder!

Sure, it is a frustrating and consistent battle that you have to plow through with all your strength and tenacity. There are so many PR employees that just hit a dead end, and a question starts to play in loop in their minds “Is there something more for me here”. And if you don’t do anything about it soon, the monotony will start to eat you up.

According to a research posted on Forbes, one of the best forms of motivation, employees look forward to, is the possibility of climbing the ladder of career advancement in their respective fields.

The notion of consistently climbing up and being successful at what they do is what keeps them highly focused and motivated. They look forward to completing their tasks on time; they bring new ideas to the table, the change their approaches to solving problems, and are always excited about further opportunities.

However, there is one conundrum that can become a significant obstacle at your workplace, and that is the feeling that despite displaying your skills, tenacity, and qualification, you seem not to be moving up. What happens then? Fortunately, there are still very productive steps you can take to ensure you advance in your career. In light of this, mentioned below are five powerful strategies you can implement to get started.

 

5 incredibly useful tactics you can use to move up in your career

 

1. Pursue advanced education

It doesn’t matter what your current academic qualifications are; there is nothing more fruitful than to head back to school for advanced learning. If you are an undergraduate, pursue a master’s in business degree from colleges with innovative programs such as the MBA program in Florida. If you have a master’s pursue a Ph.D.

Moreover, you can also choose to further yourself in your specific line of work by taking up career-specific educational courses to develop new skills. Remember, every single effort you make here will greatly count in your journey to moving up the ladder of success at work.

As per an insightful study made in 2016, it was identified that 35% of employees state they do not have the necessary skills, the level of education or training to advance in their careers. So, to traverse this problem, most people are going back to school to get the necessary knowledge and skillsets required for career advancements.

Employees in the US have also become critically aware of this, and to stay up to date with consistently changing career trends, they pursue advanced learning and education to develop newer skills.

2. As an employee, do not waste the chance to invest in your abilities

An effective way to become more productive in your quest to advance in your career is to take out the time to hone your abilities, skills, and qualities that are appreciated and valued by your employer. Focusing on further developing soft business skills such as communication, problem-solving, critical writing and thinking are valued qualities all employers look for in their teams.

Moreover, the best advantages of having these skills are the fact that you will be seen as a more reliable, trustworthy and motivated source to work and communicate with. However, it is vital to understand you aren’t limited to honing communication skills.

You can become better at them by sitting at your desk at work, but you have to know-how. The best way to do this is to look at how your manager or other leaders behave, observe how they communicate, look at how they manage the team, manage conflict, prioritize tasks, etc.

Also, you can look at your peers and co-workers, observe their daily practices at work, silently learn from them, and understand the strategies they employ to handling things like communication, inter-office disputes, etc. Moreover, pay close attention to how they draft and type their emails. You can also become a better problem-solver at work by observing how people who are in a role that you wish to aspire to behave and solve problems.

3. Enhance your leadership abilities

There is no question that employers are more inclined to awarding newer roles and better career opportunities to employees that demonstrate a keen sense of leadership, and the fact that they can handle critical leadership roles. That is mainly because the higher up the ladder you go, the more people you are going to have to manage and oversee.

So, enhancing your leadership is a significant advantage that you should not neglect. You can acquire these skills by pursuing a certification or degree in organizational leadership. This is a pretty sought-after option for different types of professionals who have some experience under their belts. Leadership degrees and diplomas can help provide deep insights into the dynamics of the industry you work in.

4. Build a powerful network

Having a formidable network as an organizational professional is critical in today’s increasingly competitive society. According to 2015-2016 performance-based researchposted on LinkedIn, it was identified that up to 85% of jobs are awarded via networking.

You have to negate the misconception that networking only provides a basis of landing a job or moving industries. In reality, a strong network seeks to do more than providing you employment opportunities. It helps you connect with likeminded individuals who can help you grow your skills, which can, in turn, help you improve yourself to grab your next career advancement.

Here are some of the most compelling advantages of a good network:

• Connecting with like-minded individuals – those who share your professional goals
• You will have the ability to stay up to date with changing industrial trends
• You will have the benefit of learning from industry-specific and relevant events
• You will have the chance to be introduced to potential, future employers, prospects, mentors, trainers, colleagues, etc.

5. Get out of your comfort zone

If you are motivated, determined and have been investing your time and efforts to furthering yourself in your career, yet do not see any opportunities to grab, it is high time that you get out of your comfort zone. It is time that you need to make some real changes. The best way to do that is to opt for getting back to school. You can seek further education in an entirely different or new field.

Moreover, you can also muster up the courage and nerve to discuss how you can move up the corporate ladder with your manager or your boss.

Overall, these are some of the best ways you can ensure a bright future in your career and to get ready for your next promotion. However, understand that no matter which method you choose, it is only you who can change your future. It is you who can achieve the success you want in your career. Nobody is going to do that for you.

 Alma Causey is a freelance writer by day and sports fan by night. She writes about tech education and health related issues. Live simply, give generously, watch football and a technology lover.