Jun 4, 2014

Great piece in today’s Ladders newsletter: Are you becoming obsolete at work?

Posted by Wendy Weber

Amanda Augustine wrote a solid piece for today’s Ladders newsletter about remaining relevant at work. Here are the high points:

Never stop learning: The quickest way to lose your edge is to be stagnant in your career. Don’t let yourself become so comfortable that you stop challenging yourself.

Be a trend setter: Make it a point to stay current with the latest trends in your field. Join relevant Meetup and LinkedIn groups and subscribe to online publications to help you keep a pulse on your industry.

Give your brand a facelift: Your appearance is an extension of your professional brand. Consider what your current brand – on and offline – says about you.

Make friends with technology: It is often assumed that senior professionals and new technologies don’t mix well. In fact, Adecco found that 72% of hiring managers felt that mature workers need more technological know-how.

Mentor others… and seek new mentors: The benefits of mentorship only grow as your career progresses. Continue to seek our new people to become part of your personal board of directors, helping you manage or further advance your career. In addition, find a junior member of your team to mentor.

Build a brag sheet: Employers today always want to know what you’re doing for their company today, not what you helped them accomplish 6 years – or even 6 months – ago. Be prepared for these conversations at any time by building a brag sheet. Chronicle your professional accomplishments and contributions and continually update it on a regular basis so you’re always prepared to discuss the value you bring to the organization.

To read the piece in its entirety, click here.

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