We all know people with successful careers. They are entrusted with the most interesting tasks, they are given powers that are not available to colleagues, and they are the first to be promoted to the top positions. There is no accidental coincidence. Luck appears when opportunities correspond to readiness.

Most likely, a person with an enviable career is actively working to move in the right direction. Let’s find out what to do and in what direction to move in order to improve your career.

Find a mentor

For a qualitative rise in any career of your choice, find a mentor. It can be your leader, the head of the neighboring department or even your friend. Learn from him, ask to point out your mistakes and show new horizons. Ask him questions about management technologies – he has much more experience than you.

Do not think that no one will tell you anything: everyone is flattered when they are asked about work, what they are doing, and how they came to this.

Build a network of contacts

You need a job that does not interfere but directly requires building a network of contacts, getting to know people, discussing professional topics. The development of a network of professional contacts is facilitated by participation in professional communities, conferences, seminars, commercial projects, in which many people are involved.

How many phone numbers of colleagues do you have in your notebook, with whom you can discuss professional issues? 

Read books on self-development

The leader should be the best among equals, an open person who can listen and understand the subordinate, say “no” on time, be able to work in multitasking mode and find a way out of various situations. Therefore, you have to read and, in order to grow faster, read a lot – books on psychology, motivation, management, influence, oratory, time planning. It’s good to read 25-30 books a year, and it’s doable.

Also, a good addition to the self-development program will be the attendance of pieces of training on developing their leadership skills. Training with a practical program is especially good. You should attend at least 2-3 training sessions per year, and do not wait until they are offered to you.

Reference: https://inside.6q.io/5-tips-can-improve-career-development/