Top Career Advice and Tips for Women, from Women

For many women trying to reach the top, working twice as hard and showing higher qualifications is still necessary. While the market has changed a lot in recent years and we now (almost) have equal opportunities at the office for men and women, companies still favor men than women in many cases.

The situation doesn’t mean you can’t climb the corporate ladder higher and faster though. In fact, having a bright and successful career is something you can achieve once you start applying the tips we are about to discuss in this article.

Keep a Balanced Life

One of the best things about being a career woman is that you have the ability to define your own success. Some see success as getting promoted or sitting in a managerial position. Others view success as getting rewarded handsomely – or beautifully – for the work they do.

Regardless of your goals, it is important to maintain a balanced life. While you may see work as the most important thing in your life, it is still necessary to set aside some time for personal things. Spending some time with the family or having time to do your personal hobbies is always good. Even better, the company and the people you work with will see your ability to maintain a balanced life as a plus. Once you know when to spend more time at the office and when to go shopping or have fun, you’ll start getting more recognition too.

Take Chances and Leaps of Faith

Don’t hesitate to step up your game and take chances. When there’s a new project in place and the office looks for someone to lead it, take that leap and ask for the opportunity. Be proactive with the work you do. It is an important part of developing yourself as a career woman.

The more chances you take, the more chances you have to succeed. Yes, you will come across one or two failures; everyone does. Learn from those failures and get so much better at leading a team or heading a project.

There will be one or two colleagues who may feel intimated by your proactive attitude, but the majority of your co-workers will actually see you as a leader who is not afraid to take chances. The office will certainly appreciate this attitude and you’ll start getting more opportunities to lead. You might even get a promotion.

Continue to Learn

This tip applies to whoever wants to succeed at work, men and women: always find ways to improve yourself. It can be a course on leadership or strategic marketing. You can even consider getting an MBA through a distance learning program.

The point is to keep improving. More importantly, let the office know you’re improving yourself in many ways. When you complete a course, update your resume and let HR know. When you choose to pursue a higher degree, let the company know what you are planning to do from the start.

Push Your Ideas Forward

While working on projects and following commands from the top are great, it is also important to put your ideas out there. The next time you’re in a sales meeting, don’t hesitate to suggest those sales-improving ideas you have been sitting on for months. When you’re talking about marketing or other work-related subjects with the superiors or manager, let them know about the strategies you have been thinking about for a while.

It’s your ideas that will help you be that much closer to a promotion. As more of them get implemented, the top-management personnel in your company will recognize you more in return. You’ll notice how you start getting invited to more meetings and considered more often for managerial roles.

Look for Opportunities

Last but certainly not least, don’t stop looking for opportunities. If you have a clear career path and a set of goals – and you know how to get there – then find opportunities to get there faster. Have you been stuck in the same position for too long? Ask about your performance and your chances to get promoted.

You may also want to consider a career pivot, especially if you don’t think you can achieve your goals at your current company. There are a lot of new jobs and plenty of strategic positions to fill, especially with the economy growing at its present rate. Use the tips we talked about in this article to pursue you goals and advance in your career faster. It won’t be long before you start seeing progress.