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Six ways to improve your career progression
By: jeffry96 Date: May 8, 2017, 5:35 pm
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by Linda Marshall
Be bold for change�
Whether you�re considering a career in STEM or planning on being
Prime Minister, most companies are working hard to ensure that
they have a positive approach to equality and diversity.
However, there are still a number of ways in which the boxes
that we tick on the diversity form affect the experience we have
at work.
50% of women have said they experience discrimination at work.
This rises to two thirds of working mothers. And when you start
to think about how true gender equality may take until 2183 to
achieve, things start to get a little hazy. Still, things only
change as we do.
This year�s International Women�s Day is about celebrating
women�s achievements and career advancement. In celebration of
#IWD2017, and irrespective of whatever box you tick, here are a
few ways in which you can support your own career advancement.
Understand people�s perceptions
It�s one thing to expect to be treated based upon your ability,
rather than what you look like. It�s another for us to genuinely
experience this at work.
However, each of us are guilty of making judgements based upon
our first impressions. These can both help or hinder you. For
example, how you dress can affect how people determine your
credibility. Likewise, your age, sex, race or physical
disabilities can all work against you as traditional ideas of
what leadership looks like works against you.
Have a good idea of what people are basing their judgements on,
and you�ll know what you�re up against � and what preconceptions
you need to overcome.
Ask (and when asked, say yes)
Women have been shown to ask for less, and are less likely to
put their hands up when good things are on offer.
It�s something to do with needing to be �perfect� before you
feel you deserve that promotion or development opportunity. Ask,
and say yes more often. You�ll figure out the rest as you start
doing it.
Trust us, you�ve got this.
Make noise
You�ve heard about the woman who was seen and not heard? She
didn�t get a promotion.
Women tend to ask for less, are heard less in meetings, take
less credit for their contributions and negotiate less for pay
rises and promotions. Now, you don�t have to be obnoxious about
it, or start acting like Jordan Belfort. But don�t be afraid to
get your point across.
Knowing when (and how) to be heard in your own way will help you
be recognised for what you do.
Explore your options
There�s more than one way to find your ideal job. Even if it
means looking outside of your current company.
Recruitment Consultants can do a great job of representing you
to potential employers, whereas loading your CV onto a job board
can ensure you have the widest pool of people searching for your
skills. Remember to take a good look at your CV and what
does/doesn�t need to be there.
Start putting yourself forward for opportunities, and you�ll
have more opportunities to grow.
Find a mentor (and not just someone who looks like you)
Often we�re encouraged to find mentors who have a similar story
to us.
This can be helpful, but the truth is, mentors and sponsors help
open doors for us. It doesn�t matter what box they tick, or how
you identify with them on a personal level. Instead, it�s about
what their relationship may do positively for you.
For example, women who have male voices championing their
progression will progress as much as women who have other women
doing it for them.
Be honest about your own biases
If we want to challenge how other people view us, we also have
to think about challenging our own opinions.
We all have biases, whether we mean to or not. But being honest
with yourself about your own hang-ups will help you ensure
you�re actually following through in your actions (and giving
others the considerations you�re asking for yourself).
The Implicit Association Test (IAT) is a great way to test your
own unconscious biases � and it�s definitely worth giving a try.
And if all else fails?
There are still on average 10,000 claims of sex discrimination
in the workplace made to UK employment tribunals each year.
If half of women at work experience sex discrimination, then you
are not going to be alone. Find trusted advisors, or advisory
services who you can talk to about how you respond to, deal with
and challenge bias at work.
The future is bold
Remember: 47% of the workforce is female.
Women�s unemployment is at its lowest ever levels and there is
increasing awareness of the need for better flexible working
arrangements and women working within what has been
traditionally �male� roles.
Evidence is growing about the positive impact of women in senior
leadership positions on the bottom line. There�s a lot to be
positive about, and plenty of opportunities to be optimistic
about the advancement of your own career.
Be bold for change. You might be surprised by the results�
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