Career growth is about more than titles
Growth is as much about others as it is about you. Why haven’t I grown? It’s a painful question, but it led me to a revelation that has nothing to do with job titles: growth is about others, and it’s not about you, it’s about others.
Growing toward company goals
Know what your company is trying to grow toward
- If you want to grow, make sure the things you do are going to help your company on its mission
- Say no to the work that doesn’t get that rocket flying in the right direction, and yes to work that does
Growth is about more than titles
Even if your job title doesn’t change as quickly as you’d like, you can still grow.
- Take a closer look at the company you’re at. Are they growing? If so, opportunities may be right around the corner.
Discover opportunities
Write about what you and your immediate team do
- Use an internal blog to keep people in the loop about the great work you’re doing and how it contributes to the company mission
- You never know who will read your blog and think, hey, I have a project I think we could work on together
Investing your time
Growth takes time. If you’re at a company that values growth, you’ll “wait” on opportunities like new roles, new projects, and new promotions by actively investing in what you already have on your plate. Work toward the company mission, and develop skills and build relationships that will help you grow long past your tenure at your current company