The most successful professionals make a habit of sharing their aspirations with others who can support them on their career journey, beginning with their supervisors. Individuals who demonstrate maturity in career discussions do a few things differently:
They initiate the conversations instead of waiting to be asked
They future aspirations include goals for performance and growth
They ask for input
They make it an ongoing discussion instead of a one-time conversation
It is very difficult for organizations to meet last minute demands, such as needing to match an outside job offer on the spot. But when we ask for what we want ahead of time, we’re much more likely to get what we want.
Proactively engaging in ongoing, collaborative conversations about your career aspirations opens the door to future opportunities, especially when they take place with your supervisor.
Who can you share your career aspirations with in a proactive, constructive way? What specific input should you ask for?