A new year brings with it new professional challenges, both for the employed and the unemployed. The portal spoke with experts in job coaching about how to renew themselves in 2020.
Initially, workers should know that “thanks to the increasingly competitive market, employees have become central to corporate strategies,” says Maribel Cano, marketing manager for Latin America at Meta4.
If you are already employed, in addition to thanking for that opportunity, you must be clear about where youwant to direct your career path and how you expect to develop professionallyin the company where you work or elsewhere.
“At the beginning of the year it is important to identify what your strengths are and what makes you stand out in your work. Then, you must evaluate opportunities to improve andestablish a work plan, objectives and actions, set goals and dates, as well as you can propose new projects in your workplace, because bosses are always open to new ideas, “saysClaudia Rojas, expert in labor transition.
And although looking for work is a task that requires time and patience, those who are in this task, must assume it asa challengethat allows them to identify what they deserve and can achieve as workers, what opportunities there are in the Colombian market and be aware of the tranquility that means being employed.
If you have the challenge of employing yourself in 2020, the best way to stay motivated is to have a clear objective, ask yourself what position you see yourself in and what you would be happy with, so you approach the job search.
“Basically, emotional balance, motivation and attitude are70% of success in those who are looking for a job,” advises Rojas.
“Take advantage of the time to prepare yourself very well, know your profile and you should know what you are good at and what you can offer professionally. Reactivate the search, expand your network of contacts and apply to active offers, “concludes Manuel Barrios, executive manager of Genes Outplacement.