7 Pieces of Unspoken Career Advice

If you're just starting off in your career (or anywhere in your career journey for that matter), here are a few pieces of advice that most ppl won't tell you. I have either used these tips myself, seen the benefits from very close friends, or learned them from my closest mentors.

1. Don't be afraid to make a lateral move. Taking a position even though it isn't technically a promotion can be a really smart move for your career yrs down the line. Just gotta have the vision and self-awareness to know what you want to do in the future.
2. Talk to your peers about compensation. If you learn that you are being significantly underpaid, have an open conversation with your manager about your performance, the value that you've been adding, and pay. Come with numbers, research, stats, etc.
3. If there is something that you're uniquely good at and there is a gap at your company where nobody is doing it, have a convo with your manager about doing it for 25% of your time. Show value then up to 50%. You can eventually make it ur FT job.
4. Regularly ask for feedback (like weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly). If your boss gives you the runaround "you're doing great", demand for constructive feedback that will make you better. We can all improve but some managers are too shy to give you the truth.
5. INVEST IN YOUR NETWORK, PERSONAL BRAND, & ONLINE PRESENCE. Make it a goal to meet someone new for lunch, coffee, virtual chat, REGULARLY, like weekly. Share updates with your network. Share about your interests. Be genuine. Job opportunities will come inbound ur way.
6. If you don't know what you want to do in your career yet, try different things. Take a personal assessment and look at where your interests are. Ask people about their jobs and what they love/hate about them. Take all of these data points & try a role, or a side hustle, or both.
7. Perception = Reality. Even if you're in a junior role, be on top of your work, ask how you can help, show that you're interested in learning, etc. If people see that you're proactive about your career, they will think more highly of you.

I hope you find this helpful!🙌🏽