One thing that really irks me is when I talk to someone about their career path, and they devalue themselves, they seem to dismiss their value and worth, which takes them right out of the market.
They are done before they ever get started. It’s amazing how one can lose sight of oneself and all the greatness they possess. Regarding one’s career, this is the most vital time that the highest level of awareness (and ego) needs to exist.
Nowadays, it’s much harder to stand out when looking for a job. With a hiring rate of 3.3% (Dept. of Labor) and only 5% of hiring managers believing job seekers have the skills they need to do the job (Gallop), it is imperative that one can relate the skills they possess to a value for an organization that will make you stand out and get recognized by those managers. Hence, they say, “I can’t live without you!”
This will make them pick up the phone to get you in front of them so you can tell them more about how you will help them achieve and align the goals of their organization.
Discovering your worth, even if you ‘think’ you are aware, can be accomplished in three easy steps – doing the work now will pay off greatly in the end:
1. Your Attributes
List out all traits and attributes you believe you possess, which includes skills, talents, abilities, strengths, personality traits, values, passions, and beliefs. If you are not sure, go ask 3-5 people what they see in you, and that encompasses the attributes listed; it’s amazing how much you will ‘see’ your value increases through the lens of others.
2. Accomplishments
Write down your accomplishments, no matter how big or small you think they are. This would include projects you’ve worked on or led, people or money you’ve managed, and you want to look at how you used all your attributes to make a difference in your company or with others, such as coworkers or customers. Relating these outcomes to quantifiable results speaks volumes not only to your employer (or a potential one) but also to yourself.
3. Affirmations
Write them down – it’s not enough to just know your value – you have to keep it in front of you and affirm the daily; it’s easy to ‘forget’ or to minimize something if it feels easy or is routine, which is why it’s easy to not see your value and worth. Make a poster or some kind of board where you list out in big, bold words all that makes up you; keep a daily tally or log where you note your accomplishments and which of your skills you used. Others can see it, but you need to know them.
Conclusion
Using these suggestions can help you to feel empowered and truly understanding of your value – which will help you to be a better employee or leader; you will take more responsibility for the work you do and have higher job satisfaction. You also will have more control over what happens to you and your career. Now isn’t that of value?
I really like this bunch of smart tips. Especially writing down your acomplishments. It is also a good idea to just remind yourself if you are not able to write then down, the main point is to realise that many things also go well! Thanks for the good read