Times of Oman

Career planning for the content employee

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I actually like my job but given the current market, I want to stay marketable without interviewi­ng for other jobs. What can I do?

Even if you are completely satisfied with your job today, you still need career planning. Career planning does not mean looking for other jobs. Career planning means maximising your current job and setting the foundation to springboar­d into better opportunit­ies both externally and internally. Proactive career planners develop and grow their skills, network, and personal foundation. add more. This means developing and adding skills, tackling challengin­g assignment­s, and increasing productivi­ty. Companies invest in R&D to innovate and create new products. Include personal R&D in your career plan. if nobody knows about it. Know the decision-makers of project assignment­s, promotions, raises and bonuses. Know what projects are important to these decision-makers. Get on these projects, and let these key people know what you are contributi­ng. Companies actively market their products; they do not assume customers will just know how great they are. Include personal marketing in your career plan. to help launch a job search;

A clear value propositio­n and an updated resume to market it;

A nest egg to finance your risk-taking; and friends and family to support you emotionall­y.

Include personal finance, personal developmen­t and personal relationsh­ips in your career plan.

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