Some people are happy and content at the level they are at and have no aspirations to go further. On the other hand there are many who have a real desire to go further but are struggling to move forward. So why is this? Here are 10 reasons why you might be struggling.
Reason 1: You Don’t Really Want It Enough
Everyone wants the rewards that go with climbing the career ladder. At the same time, many don’t want to put in place the work to make it happen. Wishing is not enough; you have to have real desire.
Reason 2: You Don’t Invest The Time
If you were going to make a major purchase, I am pretty sure like most of us you would put in the time and energy to do your research before you bought. Deciding to hire someone is a major buying decision. If you are not willing to put the time in to find the right role, why should you be given a chance?
Reason 3: You Don’t Know Yourself
What I mean by this is that you don’t have at your fingertips real insights into what you do really well and what you need to develop to become even better. The truth is it is not difficult to do and is the way to unlock your hidden gems.
Reason 4: You Underestimate Your Achievements
People often in resumes and CVs fail to include achievements because they feel they are not big enough. If they are relevant, include them.
Reason 5: Your Written Materials Are Passive
When I was working in big organisations, and even today when working with my clients on their written materials, I often come across CVs and Resumes that are simply too passive and don’t grab my attention.
Reason 6: You Don’t Invest In Yourself
If you look at what differentiates successful from the less successful, the chances are that you will notice that those who get the best results invest in themselves. The challenges are just too big these days to make continued professional and personal development optional.
Reason 7: You Don’t Act On Feedback
If you have been interviewed for a role and you were unsuccessful, you can usually get feedback. Many people might go through the motions of getting feedback. Smart people will actively seek it out and act on it.
Reason 8: You Don’t Have A Strategy
A strategy is not something set in stone. Of course it needs to be flexible. At the same time, if you have something written down and actively monitor progress you are more likely to achieve it.
Reason 9: You Make Short Term Decisions
So often I see people lured by money or a quick gain into making choices that are great short term but detrimental to long term success.
Reason 10: You Don’t Bounce Back From Setbacks
We all get rejected from time to time. It’s not the rejection that is the issue, it is how you respond to it that matters. Learn to see setbacks as being part and parcel of being more successful.
