Why You Need To Invest In Your Career Currency
The strategic approach to bullet-proofing your career plays.
Firstly, let’s define Career Currency
I define it as an individual’s experience and credibility within a particular industry or subject matter.
The more you invest in this, the greater career opportunities you can unlock. It’s one of the 4 core pillars (or tools) to help you navigate the game of careers.
1/ Get More Job Offers
Who doesn’t want this?
When you have lots of experience and credibility in your field, companies want you! Building your career currency makes you more marketable to potential employers.
Exchange that currency for bigger and better opportunities.
2/ Make More Money
Again, who wouldn’t like this?
The more experience and credibility you have, the more valuable you are to companies. That means you can negotiate for higher salaries, bonuses, and more lucrative job offers.
3/ Unlock New Opportunities
Building your career currency can lead to new opportunities like speaking at conferences, publishing articles or books, or consulting with other organisations.
These gigs not only build your personal brand but can also lead to new connections and experiences that can further enhance your career currency.
4/ Feel More Fulfilled
This depends on who you’re and what drives you.
When you're working in a field where you have expertise and credibility, you're more likely to enjoy your work and feel a sense of pride in your professional accomplishments (potentially).
Investing in your career currency can lead to more space for fulfilment.
Play the long game
Building your career currency won’t happen overnight.
It takes time, commitment, and a clear vision of your professional path. It's a continuous journey of learning, growing, and making strategic decisions that align with your goals.
So, dive into your field with curiosity, and consistently enrich your expertise.
This way, your career currency will not only be a reflection of your professional journey but also a catalyst for its future progression.
Ok, folks, that’s it for this time.