The 30s is the time of your life where you have to make a name for yourself and prove something. For a lot of people who have been working as one of the rank-and-file employees for the past few years, reaching the 30s is a signal for them to maybe shift paths. That is, it is time to move a step further and aim for the leadership role.
This is the perfect time to put into practice your leadership skills. As Jennifer McClure, a leadership consultant, says, "People get tapped for promotions, high-profile projects, and job openings because they're widely known for being great at what they do."
To help you transition, Time has outlined five steps. These are as follows:
Bolster Leadership Skills
Take on more responsibilities and ignite your spirit of volunteerism, especially in high-profile projects such as supervising the interns or overseeing the launch of a big campaign. "Take on more responsibility as a leader, even if you're not directly compensated for it," Belinda Plutz, a career coach in New York City, says.
Foster Peer Relationships
Nurture your work environment - not only through bonding moments outside of work but also in terms of professional life.
For instance, invite them to professional lunches and conferences or praise them for their accomplishments.
Keep Ex-Bosses In Your Circle
Don't leave your ex-manager behind. If you leave a company, take their learnings with you. Consider them as your mentor - no matter how tough they were. Ask them for advice. They also are good references. Keep them on the pool.
Manage Your Public Image
Your social media profiles could speak a lot about you. However, professional-career wise, boost up your sites that can become useful in terms of finding a job or levelling up. A survey by Jobvite reveals that 87% of the companies that were part of the survey use LinkedIn in finding their talents. on copy of your resume.
Upgrade Your Efforts
Make steps where you could end up a speaking engagement or a paneling bolt. Take an active role in an organization, too, even if you are not part of the officers. Make yourself visible. "Becoming a board member, or volunteering on a committee, gets you in front of recruiters" and industry influencers, Linda Gravett, co-author of Bridging the Generation Gap says.
Your 30s should be taken seriously in terms of career. Make the most out of it.
