Everyone wants to progress in their careers – it is a natural part of being in a job and wanting to do well. How do you measure progress, though? Pay rises often aren’t scheduled in every year, and you won’t necessarily get promotions all the time. There must be other ways to monitor progress.
Think about new skills you have learnt. In many jobs, you will have the opportunity to learn every single day. If you aren’t learning enough, you can make it your mission to learn more. This might include studying for free training modules, learning to use a new piece of software, or reading around your role to learn more about the marketplace.
Consider how your role has developed over time. When you think about it, there is a distinct possibility you have taken on new responsibilities and developed the role. This is a clear sign that you are making positive progress.