1. Choosing a career pathway

for money, rather than job

satisfaction

Don’t make the mistake of measuring your success on how much you earn.   You spend a lot of time at work and so it’s really important that you like what you do. Look to pursue a career that matches your skills and passions, and evaluate what you personally want from a career.

2. Avoiding challenges and making mistakes

One of the worst things you can do in your career is to avoid a challenge. Sure it’s daunting, sure you might feel nervous or a little uncomfortable to start with, but putting yourself in challenging situations enables you to learn and grow as an individual.   Everyone makes mistakes; it’s how you learn from them that really matter.

3. Not investing in yourself

At the end of the day you are the boss of your own career, and the only person that’s really accountable for your success at work is yourself.   In today’s market place you must work hard to stand out from the crowd. While hard work and passion will help you progress, enhancing your skills and knowledge by investing in training or qualifications that will help to move your career in the right direction.

4. Waiting for something to

happen

Today’s workplace is competitive and more often than not you have to be proactive in going after what you want.   If you wait around for the right moment to ask for a raise, to step up and take on more responsibility, or to do that extra training - you could miss out on opportunities.   Once you’ve taken the plunge and been assertive you’ll feel more confident in going after other things you want out of your career.

5. Not maintaining a healthy work life balance

“I’m really glad I spent all those evenings working late, and so little time hanging out with my friends and family”, said no one, ever.   If you are in the habit of working late and on weekends, then make a start on addressing your work life balance by:   •  Creating an exercise plan you stick to •  Scheduling in dinner dates with

friends and family •  Remembering your passions and

making time for them every month    

Drive your career forward by gaining new skills and qualifications.

Speak to the team at Capital Training Institute today. Our courses and qualifications are available across Australia.

http://www.ctiaustralia.edu.au/