EMPLOYEE MAGAZINE
HOW TO PREPARE FOR JOB OPPORTUNITIES
TODAY
“ Great jobs are not found , they are created .”
“ It is better to be prepared for opportunities and not have one than to have an opportunity and not be prepared .” – Les Brown
What ’ s your dream job ? What are your career goals ? What is career progression plan ? Have you communicated with your line manager or employer about the possibility for promotion ? What ’ s your next career move ? As written by Nicky Verd in her book , Disrupt Yourself or Be Disrupted : The bleak future of jobs should be a concern for everyone : the employed , unemployed , graduates , non-graduates and even children in primary and high school . The question , “ what can I do to create a better future ” should be on everyone ’ s mind . The reality today is that great jobs are not found , they are created . As you develop yourself and focus on creating value over time , you create unlimited career opportunities for yourself . When you move from just waiting for opportunities to come and step forward with the courage to do more , learn more and apply yourself more , you open doors to your success career journey . The cultural approach to career development is fading away . With technology , new systems and processes today , as an employee , your ability to succeed and progress in your journey , you need to create value . Growth focused individuals are passionate about value creation . They understand that the world operates on value exchange . If you are not giving any value , do not expect anything in return . You reap what you sow . Therefore preparation for job opportunities today means , asking yourself the question :
“ What kind of value should I create today that can lead me to unlimited career options and opportunities today ?”
The ball is always in your court . New jobs will demand you to learn and apply yourself today .
Therefore you must make a personal commitment to acquire knowledge , develop new skills and upgrade yourself to stay relevant in the industry of your interest . Educating yourself about the emerging
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