Top 12 Mistakes To Avoid In Your Career Planning

As Albert Einstein once said, “A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new".?

1. Confusion rather than fusion in your career choices.

In short stints here and there, you do not stay anywhere long enough, you move between sectors, from self-employment to employment, from the public sector to the private sector, back and forth. As a result, your career gets stalled as employers see you as too risky and not worth the investment because you don't have a clear direction, no purpose, or mission.?

2.?Not knowing your worth

Underestimating your worth is another common career mistake. It is common for employees and entrepreneurs to underestimate their professional value.??

3.?In this modern world, never assume, presume, or think your career will be linear.

As the job market continues to evolve, AI, automation, non-linear careers will become the new normal. In the past, you could find someone who stayed with the same company for 30 years, climbed the corporate ladder, and retired with a healthy pension. As a result, the ladder has disintegrated. In a digital world, if you don't adapt, don't learn new skills, and don't evolve, you will be left behind.?

4.?Don't ignore your instincts:

It's the gut feeling, hunch, or inner voice that warns you that you might be making a mistake when you interview for a new job. That's what we call your instincts. Like buying a house, you know when it's right, if in doubt, throw it away.?

5.?Focusing Strictly on Money

It's okay to choose a well-paying career, but you shouldn't base your decision solely on money. You won't work another day in your life if you choose a career that you love. Become truly successful in your career, and the money will follow.?

6.?Taking a short-term view of demand and growth

Make sure you check the career's projected demand and growth over the long run before choosing it. There is no guarantee that a career will be popular or in demand five or ten years from now. Your job security will improve if you choose a career with strong long-term demand and growth.?

7.?Career choices made by someone else

What does this mean exactly? Choosing a career should be based on what you want and not what others want, such as your parents. It's unlikely that you'll succeed in a career that you don't want.?

8.?Your network isn't growing

In order to advance in your career, you must network. It is important to make professional connections, whether you are new to the workplace or have been in the workforce for a decade.?

Networking allows you to access opportunities not available on the public domain. Approximately 70% of jobs are not listed publicly on job search sites, and about 50%-80% of jobs are filled through networking.?

9.?You are not upskilling yourself

The importance of this cannot be overstated. Upskilling yourself is the best investment you can make in the future, as 40-45% of all jobs and careers will be automated through AI and robotics. Examples of skills to be sought after in the future include: a) Emotional Intelligence, which will differentiate human beings from robots in the workplace, b) Critical thinking, which is so essential. Building communities will be a key trend, as will how well you build communities across platforms and in your profession.?

As technology advances and automation increases, many jobs are becoming redundant. By 2025, 85 million jobs are expected to be displaced, according to the 2020 Future of Jobs Report. By 2022, around 50% of all employees will need reskilling and upskilling.?

10.?Being unhappy at work

You're not alone if you're unhappy at work. There's no one-size-fits-all job, and that's okay. An average person spends 90,000 hours at work over their lifetime, or just over one-third of their lives, so it's crucial that you avoid working in a position that causes you stress and anxiety. Maybe it's time to polish up your LinkedIn profile and start networking. Your job should never feel like a prison?

11.?A belief that once you choose a field, you are committed to it forever

Once you've been trained or gained experience in a certain field, you might think it's impossible to change careers. This is false thinking! It is extremely important to continue to?learn marketable skills and keep an eye out for opportunities that interest you as you transition into other fields. You never know where your life will lead!?

12.?Leaving a job and burning bridges

When you finally decide to change jobs or careers, it can sometimes be tempting to cut off all contact and say good riddance. Don't underestimate the value of networking, regardless of whether you enjoyed your last job and are moving on or if your employer spurned you. It is all about connections in life, and you never know when you might need a reference or help from your previous employer. Furthermore, don't forget to keep in touch with your co-workers, since they may become good friends or connections outside the workplace.?

Keep in mind that your potential is limitless. Get in touch with me by email: [email protected] to learn more about fulfilling your potential, elevating your career, and moving to the next level.

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