| | JULY - 2023MANAGEHRMAGAZINE.COM19part of your ideal career? Are there any other challenging tasks that you could do to develop your skills according to your ideal career strategy? Are there other companies out there that can offer you more consistent opportunities? Will your key success factors allow you to succeed in a specific opportunity? Is there any upcoming project that would allow you to showcase your value to get what you want? Whether you can see opportunities in your Company right away or not, there may be many chances for growth and advancement in your organization, and in your current industry or externally. It is important to stay up to date with what the organization can offer you.Finally, think about your Network: networking is a crucial asset when it comes to creating a career strategy and evaluating potential opportunities. You can only be supported if people know who you are, and it is crucial that you get to know the people who can help you achieve your goals. Networking can be a significant accelerator and represent your "strategic capital". It can be achieved through multiple channels: colleagues in different functions, suppliers and professionals in other organizations or industries. The ultimate goal is to increase your reputation and gain other's trust. The reputation that you will be able to build will have significant power for your career growth. ECONOMIC VIABILITY: here we talk about numbers! Explore the distinctive factors of the surrounding environment or "The Market" that you are going to play in. Analyse the political, economic, socio-cultural, and technological trends that might affect your career. Decide to face or to avoid any market challenges. Likewise, identify potential areas of growth and opportunities. Can I access this market? Is there an unsatisfied demand or too much offer in the market? Is there any niches or hidden opportunities? Is the opportunity seen as valuable by other companies, industries, or the lab or market? What do the current beneficiaries of a specific opportunity look like? These are some useful questions to beg into contemplate.Reflecting on timing is also essential. Is it the right time to take the opportunity? Does the opportunity match your personal needs? Assess your readiness to face the challenge.Also, look at the competition and your competitive advantage: how many candidates are suitable for the opportunity? Do you have all the requirements? What makes you unique? How can you sustain and defend your uniqueness?Identifying your competitive advantage is key. These are the things that you can do uniquely well, compared to others around you. An advantage, strength, skill set, or a unique attitude that will add value above others. Lastly, consider the potential profit: just as an entrepreneur evaluates business opportunities, professionals always need to think one step ahead and predict what is likely going to happen in the future. When assessing a career opportunity, it is fundamental that you analyse your next move. Think about what kind of levels/jobs/industries the opportunity will give you access to, what capabilities you will develop, and how much these capabilities will be worth on the labor market. By identifying your top values, aspirations, and short/long term objectives, you will likely depict a coherent strategy to obtain your goals
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