(ThySistas.com) Something that we can all agree on is that to have great job security is a good position to be in. In an ever-changing marketplace, and with jobs often being the fleeting things that they are, to know that you are safe in your current position is a real blessing to be acknowledged and appreciated. It is often the case that people believe they are not quite worthy for their job somehow, but often it is this mental state which itself brings about the conditions necessary to prove that very thing true. This is why it is hugely important to believe in yourself and your career, as it ensures that you are more likely to get out of it what you want to. Let’s see what you can ask yourself if you want better job security.
Are You Qualified Enough?
Chances are, probably not. This might sound surprising, but the truth is that there are always more qualifications to be had, no matter what area of work you work in or how long you have been there. Given the highly competitive nature of many workplaces, being as qualified as possible is always going to be a very good idea. The more qualifications you have under your belt, the more valuable you are to your employers, and the more of a threat you pose to your colleagues. If you think you are as qualified as you can be in your specific field, consider looking to more generic qualifications such as taking an associate of arts degree online. This is a great, quick way to boost your self-esteem, and your job security, without even having to leave the home.
Do You Know What You Want?
One of the major markers of a successful career is that you get from it exactly what you want from your career. Indeed, this should be your main concern, ahead of any financial concerns or anything of that nature, which is not to say that those are not also important to a certain degree. Make sure you know what you want, precisely, from your career, and then go about getting it. You can’t easily get what you want if you do not know what it is; this might sound obvious enough, and yet it is amazing how many people are not aware of this simple fact. If need be, sit down and work out what you want to get out of your career, and go to work with those objectives in mind.
Are You Asking for It?
Finally, if you know what you want, are you actually going out of your way to ask for it? Ultimately, asking for that career progression is the only way to make sure that you actually get it. If you are not asking, it probably won’t happen. You have to take the active step, put your foot forward, and make sure that you are being very clear about what you want with the people who need to know. This is powerful, essential, and something you should be considering every day of your career if you want to improve it.
Staff Writer; Paula Hall