The Ontario Broker - Volume 22, Issue 4 - 18

DEPARTMENTS
ACCELERATING
PROFESSIONAL
GROWTH
ROOM TO GROW
Look around at your company-what gaps do you see?
If you can identify gaps or deficiencies where you think
you can add value, propose your solutions. Maybe your
company's LinkedIn page sits dormant, and you have a
knack for writing-pitch yourself! Every workplace has
room for improvement, and everyone has a unique set of
skills and experiences. The overlap in that Venn diagram
is your opportunity to both demonstrate your capabilities
and maybe even make a tangible improvement at your
organization.
DON'T BE SHY
Keep a record of any extra work you're doing that goes
beyond your job description. This will be useful during any
job performance reviews or interviews, but you should
also go through the list and make sure that the relevant
people know about the work you're doing. Hard work is its
own reward, but if people are aware of it, you might get an
external reward for it too.
EXPAND YOUR NETWORK
Networking can be useful for finding direct
opportunities-new jobs, new partnerships, etc.- but it
can also be extremely helpful for meeting and learning
from people who you find aspirational. We don't have to
reinvent the wheel to move forward in our careers. There
are lots of inspiring people in our industry who'd be happy
to chat, share their stories and provide advice. And, in
exchange, maybe you can do the same for someone else
once you get where you're going.
IF DOING YOUR JOB the way you'd normally do it isn't getting you
to where you'd like be professionally, it's time to do something else.
MANIFEST IT
Ask yourself, what are my career goals? Sit down and take the
time to sketch out what want to do. Write down what you're doing
to take steps towards those goals-or possibly, what you need to
start doing. Then let your superior know what your aspirations are.
With this in mind, they might be able to tell you what they need to
see from you to meet that goal rather than you having to guess.
CONSTANTLY CONTINUING EDUCATION
Brokers already have requirements for professional
development, but it might be worth reassessing which options
you're choosing by asking yourself will this further my career goals?
If you're looking to get into management, taking more courses that
are management-related or getting a certification, like RIBO Level II
might demonstrate that you're serious about taking the step.
It's also worth looking for other types of education that might
be beneficial to your goals-maybe that's a digital marketing
course or a professional writing course. Or pursue what interests
you and perhaps that'll give you a new perspective on your work.
Broadening your horizons is never a bad thing.
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