Looking Forward Vital To Personal Career Success

Looking forward is about not only career growth and accomplishment but also personal development and fulfilment. It also provides a sense of purpose and direction, as well as personal revitalisation.

Here are some key reasons why looking forward is essential to career growth:

1. Motivation and purpose
   Working towards a goal provides meaning and keeps you motivated especially during the challenging times and when your career feels at a standstill. Keep the end game top of mind.
2. Focus and Direction
   Looking forward assists to develop your personal career roadmap – this can guide your daily choices, as well as other career actions you need to take e.g. aiming for promotion, switching industries or moving into leadership positions.
3. Adaptability
   The job market is constantly evolving with new technologies and new roles. Looking forward helps to stay relevant and understanding how you need to adapt to stay relevant and progress.
4. Make the most of opportunities
   When you know your purpose, you are able to be strategic rather than reactive about your career choices. You have to be able to recognise a ‘right’ opportunity when it arises so you can act on it. Avoid the regret of ‘coulda, woulda’ shoulda’.
5. Feeds into how you want to live your life
   Career is only part (albeit a big chunk) of our lives. Being future focussed allows you to better align your career and personal life goals – it’s all about making decisions to choose the life you want to live for what matters to you e.g. financial independence, location choice and flexibility.

To review your future focus seek some assistance from a trusted personal career guide. CareerForce Australia can provide that individualised support - contact me at powerup@careerforceaustralia.com.au or 0409 894 131 to learn more.

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