5 Ways to Boost Your Earning
Potential
by Mary G. White
1. Networking - Build a network of other people who
are influential in your career field. Professional organizations, chambers
of commerce, and networking groups are great resources for meeting people
who are leaders in your field and community. As you cultivate mutually
beneficial relationships with your networking contacts, you’ll likely learn
about new job opportunities before they are announced to the general public.
2. Computer Skills - Having strong computer skills
is a key to success in just about any career field. People who keep up with
the latest software applications and operating systems often have a
competitive advantage when it comes to being considered for promotions and
getting new jobs. Even if you are very busy, there are a number of options
for inexpensive and convenient online training programs that can help you
stay on top of the latest advances in computer technology.
3. Professional Licensure - In many fields, there
is a huge salary difference between licensed and unlicensed professionals.
Say, for example that you work in the office of an apartment complex.
Because of your work experience, you might very likely have the skills
needed to be a
real estate agent or home inspector, and you could boost your
earning potential by becoming a licensed professional in one of these
fields.
4. Get Certified - When employers are looking at
hiring highly skilled professionals, they want to be sure that the
candidates they choose do in fact have the skills to do the job. Earning a
recognized certification in your field is one of the best ways to prove your
skills to prospective employers.
5. Earn a Degree - One of the best ways to help
yourself move up in your career is by increasing and validating your
knowledge base with a degree. In many types of jobs, your pay rate is
directly related to the highest level of education you have completed.
Working toward an
advanced degree in your field can
demonstrate to your current and future employers that you are committed to
long term career success. If you already have an undergraduate degree,
a graduate degree can have a positive impact on your earning potential.
The power to boost your ability to make more money is in
your hands. The better connected you are and the more able you are to
demonstrate your skills, knowledge, and commitment to employers, the more
control you will have over your future career success.
About the
Author:
Mary Gormandy
White is Director of Continuing Education and Corporate Training at Mobile
Technical Institute
in Mobile, AL (http://www.mobiletechwebsite.com).
She teaches seminars, classes, and makes conference presentations on
Career Development and a number of additional management, customer service, and
communication topics. Visit
http://www.dailycareerconnection.com
regularly for useful professional development tips and career advice. See
http://www.dailybizsolutions.com
for business operations and marketing tips.
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