The time for career management is now – Let’s get going!

Would you like to take your professional career in your own hands and end up exactly with the career you want? Then you should not linger but get in gear now! Below you can find an easy to understand introduction to career management. What are you waiting for?!

What is career management?

Career management refers to the planning, supervising, controlling, handling, coping and administrating of one’s professional life. It comprehensively covers a detailed view of what you want to be, where you want to go, how you will get there and ultimately how long you intend to stay.

All the answers are directly related to personal goals and targets. Being able to handle changes in your career will best enable you to avoid mistakes of the past, prepare a confident approach to the present and implement a positive direction for the future. Overall, managing your career will help maintain and develop your professional growth, development and direction.

When should I begin to manage my career?

Successful career management can start as early as the first day you walk into school or college. You should clearly identify your goals before enrolling in a particular degree or course and preparing for a lifelong career – this saves a lot of money and time later on down the track!

Be specific with what you are good at and what you enjoy doing; most importantly what you can see yourself doing every day going forward. Being able to answer these questions will help you understand yourself better and in what areas you are most likely to succeed.

If you find that you have made a mistake do not panic. Exhaust your options, understand the value added skills that you have and how best you can utilise these existing skills.

Do not be afraid to ask questions. Ask yourself whether you are capable of performing the task or whether you see yourself progressing in a certain area. If the answer is yes, then begin your quest to achieving your targets. Never forget to network and seek out as many people and opinions as possible. You just never know where the next door will open.

How long does career management last for?

Career management is a lifelong exercise. Balancing your work and social life is a juggling act. It is not just confined to one period in your life or a particular profession. In life many things change so do not be afraid to change with the times. It is all about adaptability and learning.

The ability to learn from every setback will make you smarter in choosing your next career move. The employment market may seem crowded and unpromising, but being open to change will help you survive during those dark months. The changing times are not moments of despair, but rather moments of opportunity.

If you are keen to learn more about your career opportunities, you might want to have a look at “Career Secrets Exposed” written by Gavin Redelman.