Episode 4: Career Longevity
Introduction
In this episode of The Spin, Kristen and Mark explore the topic of career longevity. They talk about why it is important, what the implications are for people and what you can do to stay relevant for a long term career.
Why is career longevity a thing?
We identified a few reasons why career longevity is important:
So how do we give ourselves the best chance at maximum career longevity?
There are lots of things to think about, but in our mind the following 3 are the most important:
We spent a fair bit of time chatting about each.
Personal and professional development
“Investing in yourself is the best investment you will ever make. It will not only improve your life, it will improve the lives of all those around you.” Robin Sharma
There are lots of options for you to develop different skills. Kristen talked through a few including:
Don’t forget to think about your learning style and, yes you guessed it, have a plan and WRITE IT DOWN! (Kristen nods off!).
Personal brand
Your personal brand is how you promote yourself. It is the unique combination of skills, experience, and personality that you want the world to see you. It is the telling of your story, and how it reflects your conduct, behavior, spoken and unspoken words, and attitudes.
So what can you do to promote your brand?
A strong professional network
Until next time!
Episode 4: Career Longevity
Introduction
In this episode of The Spin, Kristen and Mark explore the topic of career longevity. They talk about why it is important, what the implications are for people and what you can do to stay relevant for a long term career.
Why is career longevity a thing?
We identified a few reasons why career longevity is important:
So how do we give ourselves the best chance at maximum career longevity?
There are lots of things to think about, but in our mind the following 3 are the most important:
We spent a fair bit of time chatting about each.
Personal and professional development
“Investing in yourself is the best investment you will ever make. It will not only improve your life, it will improve the lives of all those around you.” Robin Sharma
There are lots of options for you to develop different skills. Kristen talked through a few including:
Don’t forget to think about your learning style and, yes you guessed it, have a plan and WRITE IT DOWN! (Kristen nods off!).
Personal brand
Your personal brand is how you promote yourself. It is the unique combination of skills, experience, and personality that you want the world to see you. It is the telling of your story, and how it reflects your conduct, behavior, spoken and unspoken words, and attitudes.
So what can you do to promote your brand?
A strong professional network
Until next time!