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4 ways you can take your career to the next level

Last updated on February 18th, 2021
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Bill Tsouvalas
Bill Tsouvalas is the managing director and a key company spokesperson at Savvy. As a personal finance expert, he often shares his insights on a range of topics, being featured on leading news outlets including News Corp publications such as the Daily Telegraph and Herald Sun, Fairfax Media publications such as the Australian Financial Review, the Seven Network and more. Bill has over 15 years of experience working in the finance industry and founded Savvy in 2010 with a vision to provide affordable and accessible finance options to all Australians. He has built Savvy from a small asset finance brokerage into a financial comparison website which now attracts close to 2 million Aussies per year and was included in the BRW’s Fast 100 in 2015 as one of the fastest-growing companies in the country. He’s passionate about helping Australians make financially savvy decisions and reviews content across the brand to ensure its accuracy. You can follow Bill on LinkedIn.
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Keeping your career moving forward can be one of the most rewarding things. However, before you ask for an upgrade it pays to invest in your development. A professional and career developmental personal loan can be the key to unlock opportunities that can help you level up to your next career move. These are the 4 ways in which you can take your career to the next level in 2019.

1. What is needed to get the job done?

If you are planning on progressing in your current job to the next level or switching to a new one altogether it pays to know what is needed to get the job done. This also means stepping out of your comfort zone to learning skills and doing things within the company to help facilitate a promotion. Speaking to your boss or colleagues can give you an idea of what is needed to get you in the role that you desire. Knowing your boss’s goals can also make navigating towards the next step of your career easier.

2. A change of scenery

Sometimes switching jobs can switch up your career trajectory to where you would like it to be. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, more than 1 million Australians changed employers or the business they ran in the 12 months leading to February 2018. Asking yourself those important questions such as; whether your current job is aligned with your career goals and if there is room for growth and promotion can help you decide on whether it's time to move.

3. Study further to get the necessary skills

Let’s face it. Things are changing rapidly in the job sector and having the necessary education and skills can mark the difference between you securing the job. On average, there have been 200,000 new jobs created each year which has amounted to 1 million jobs in the past 5 years. Keeping your skills and your knowledge up to date can always give you that added edge to your career path. A professional and career developmental personal loan can help you take care of a range of expenses to help you secure the right qualification to push you forward. Always remember to check if the loan comes with an interest rate and features that are suitable for your finances.

4. Network, network, network

Knowing the right people can play its part when it comes to taking your career to the next level. Making connections as often as you can come in handy when you need to make the switch up in your career. Keep your circle open when it comes to networking with people who may not be at your job, but could possibly connect you to someone who can get you where you need to be. Take every team building and social gathering with your boss or colleagues as a networking opportunity.

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