by katy piotrowski

>> Mistake #1: Expecting Your Employer to Take Care of Your Career
Progress – Many talented professionals expect their employer to define
a career path and implement steps in their career progress. Sometimes
this happens, but most times it doesn’t. It’s better for you to be the
driver for your own career progress.

>> Mistake #2: Failure to Cultivate an Active Professional Network – Many
career-minded individuals work diligently to succeed their work, but do
very little to connect with colleagues in their field. This backfires
when they need resources or referrals for career progress. It’s wiser
to balance attention on your current job while also staying connected
with your larger professional community.

>> Mistake #3: Not Having a Defined Career Focus – Can you articulate
specifically what you want to create in your career? If not, then it
can be nearly impossible for you to make wise decisions about how to
invest your time and effort. Opportunities may be passing you by,
because you’re not sure what to be looking for. A better approach is to
define (to the best of your ability, even if it’s a little fuzzy), what
you want to achieve in your career. Focus on this vision regularly to
help you spot opportunities and achieve faster career progress.

Want help avoiding any of these mistakes? Contact
KatyP@CareerSolutionsGroup.net for a free initial career consultation.