The Mission: Unleash Your Career Superpowers

In recent years, Superheroes have made a huge comeback at the box office. Spiderman crawling from wall to wall, Superman flying in circles, Mr. Fantastic stretching his body in all the ways possible, and Invisible Woman playing tricks on all of us. In this busy world, we can all do with an escape.

Who doesn’t have those days when you are sitting at your desk daydreaming of flying out the window to dodge your workload?

The good news is though that you do not have to wait to have superpowers just like the renowned superheroes in comics or movies. In you is a superpower waiting to be unleashed. The same strategies and character traits that are essential to fighting villains are equally useful when it comes to climbing the corporate ladder.

So in order for you to stay relevant in the twenty-first-century career marketplace, you need to be equipped to meet full-on challenges, opportunities, trials, and tribulations. 

Vision for your career 
Cyclops of X-Men is one of the characters with the strongest, clearest vision of what he wants to achieve. One thing we can take away from this hero is that throughout his adventures even though he faced challenges, he managed to reach his destiny. When it comes to your career, this skill is exactly what you need. Your vision is a clear picture of what you aspire to and what inspires you to get where you want to be in your professional and sometimes in your personal life. Before you can take action to work towards achieving your career goals, a clear vision frame is needed. The first step you need to take to reach your career goal is to start with a plan on what you want and put time into it.

It is critically important to continuously develop your professional career to remain in demand in the marketplace. This should form part of your career vision.

Team up with a reputable recruitment agency
Once you have your career vision drafted, it’s time to find someone who can help you define your objectives and map your career. A recruiter with experience in the desired field can be a valuable asset in your job search. At Communicate Recruitment, our consultants are industry experts that understand precisely what a hiring manager is looking for. Our primary intention is to create a lifelong connection with our candidates. We will consult with you and provide advice on what steps need to be taken to achieve your career vision and help you get your ultimate job.

Responsibility in your career
Spiderman in his first taste of power carelessly ignores the chance to stop a thief and his indifference catches up with him when the same criminal later robs and kills his Uncle Ben. Peter Parker understands at that moment that “with great power comes great responsibility”. You must take responsibility for your own career path, whether with your current employer or through a number of other employers. Here are some activities that can help with that:

Network with the right people 
Networking with the relevant people in your industry can provide you with a better understanding of various opportunities as well as information about numerous companies that you may not find by surfing the internet. Online sites like LinkedIn are very popular. To start interacting with new people, join the many groups that are available on the site, particularly those that are in your industry or related to your career goals.

Find a mentor
The right mentor can take your career to new heights, whether you’re new to the working world or already well-established in your industry. They can help shape your professional skills, teach you the ins and outs of the corporate environment, help you navigate corporate politics, and introduce you to the right people and resources to advance your career.

Go on a training course 
Companies always prefer an employee who is well qualified and possesses the necessary skills for the job at hand. But with the job market evolving on a daily basis, you need to always keep your skills updated. Apart from being a specialist in your industry, there are a number of short courses you can take to make you stand out from the rest of your co-workers.

After all, as the Dark Knight said, 'A hero can be anyone and companies want a hardworking, energetic, responsible, organized, knowledgeable person on their team. So if you really feel like you are capable of doing great things in your career, we can assist you.

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