Episode 21: How To Keep Your Career Green & Growing
"When you're green, your growing. When you're ripe, you rot." -Ray Kroc
When you are green that means you are learning, growing, developing, and becoming all that you can be not just with your career but with your personal life, too. But when you reached a point of feeling “good enough” or being "ripe" and not wanting to strive for more, that’s when you start rotting. Life is an ever-evolving journey which means that we always have to keep ourselves updated with the changes that are happening around us - whether it’s work or other aspects of our lives, otherwise we will rot.
Now more than ever it has become so important to make sure that we’re up to date with the trends, changes, new information, and discoveries that is happening in our career or chosen industry. This is not only important if you’re just starting off your career, but it remains highly important throughout your entire career, especially when working with clients who may demand the latest products, technology, and/or procedures.
According to a 2016 report by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), adults with higher proficiency in literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving have better labor market outcomes with greater chances of employment and higher wages when employed than those with lower levels of skills.
Currently, 45% of Canadians lack the literacy, numeracy, and digital skills that are increasingly necessary to succeed in jobs in the knowledge economy. (Source, Government of Canada)
Staying up-to-date is not only very significant for self-growth but also significant to keep the brain active and open to new knowledge. By constantly absorbing new knowledge your brain is stimulated into producing new ideas which can benefit not only yourself but also your company and industry. That means this is great way for you to level up your career and succeed in the industry. Going through trainings and other means to upgrade your skills increases your confidence, too.
In this week’s podcast episode, I decided to keep our momentum about career talk from burnout to keeping yourself up to date with the latest trends in your industry. I will share with you tips that will help you continue to succeed in your career.
Here's a sneak peek at today's episode:
► {00:36} What does the saying "When you're green, you're growing. When you're ripe, you rot." mean?
► {02:53} What are the benefits of seeking a mentor?
► {04:20} Why collaboration is essential to succeed in your industry?
► {05:00} What are the ways that you can do to upgrade your skills?
► {05:36} How helpful are taking online courses or part-time courses?
► {08:00} Who should you talk to know about the latest trends?
► {09:02} What are the benefits of reading or listening to podcasts?
► {11:21} How does going out and observing your clients or customers will help you?
► {12:06} Why it is important to trust your instinct?
► {14:27} How to effectively build your network with the people in your industry?
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