Sometimes Working Hard Isn’t Enough. Why You Need This ONE Thing to Advance Your Career.

 

Want to advance your career in 2017? You know it takes talent and perseverance. But you’re working hard every day and still not moving ahead very fast. The good news is that there are a few steps (one in particular) that can help you advance your career, so you can land the job you really want.

Get out of your comfort zone.

When you’ve been in a position for a long time and you’re really good at it, it’s easy to stay put. But you’re not going to achieve your career aspirations by remaining in your comfort zone. You need to step out and take a risk. Accept new responsibilities and challenges. And make sure you’re always expanding your network by meeting new people at conferences, trade shows and through business groups.

It’s so tempting to get comfortable in a job that’s easy. But if you don’t push yourself outside of your comfort zone, you’ll never reach your highest goals. Read this article – 8 Ways to Advance Your Professional Career – for a few practical tips on how to take the first step.

Avoid common job search mistakes.

You’ve probably read of some serious and even ridiculous job search mistakes candidates make; for instance, taking out a billboard across the street from a potential employer’s office or sending expensive gifts to a hiring manager.

But did you know it’s actually the smaller mistakes that can hurt your chances of getting the job offer? These are the ones that hiring managers see and complain about the most. Read our article about 6 Reasons You Can’t Land a Great Professional Job to make sure you’re not making any of them.

Know how employers recruit and what they really want.

If you want to take your career to the next level in a new job, you can’t solely focus on yourself. It’s also important to know how employers recruit and what they expect from candidates. For instance, did you know most hiring managers are going to Google you during the vetting process? And if you have inappropriate comments or posts online, it’s going to hurt your chances of getting the offer. Read How Employers Find and Hire Talent to learn more about what employers are looking for in today’s job candidates.

Work with a recruiting firm.

This is really the #1 step you can take toward advancing your career. A professional recruiting firm can help you:

  • Avoid common job search mistakes.
  • Give you insight and information as to what employers really want.
  • Polish your resume and cover letter.
  • Prepare for interviews.
  • Connect you with top opportunities in and around Kansas City.

In fact, many of today’s leading employers work with recruiting firms to help staff job openings. As a result, when you partner with a recruiting firm, you’ll be able to take advantage of these relationships and get your foot in the door at the job of your dreams.

Interested in learning more?

Call Morgan Hunter. As one of Kansas City’s top recruiting agencies, we have the knowledge and connections to help you advance your career in 2017. Contact us today to learn more, or search our Kansas City jobs now.