Level Up: 5 Essential Skills to Advance Your Career

To truly advance your career, you need to actively build new skills that make you more valuable to your employer or open up new job opportunities. The good news is there are several key skills you can develop with intention and effort that will help propel your career forward. <h1>1. Become a Strong Communicator</h1> Clear and effective communication is one of the most important skills for career advancement in any field. Employers overwhelmingly cite good communication as one of the top qualities they look for. <ul> <li>Take any opportunity to present ideas or give updates in meetings. Speaking up regularly will build your confidence.</li> <li>Seek feedback from trusted colleagues on your written emails and reports. Ask if your points come across clearly.</li> <li>Consider taking a public speaking or improv class. These can transform how you communicate.</li> <li>Work on avoiding fillers like “um” and “like.” Pause instead to gather your thoughts.</li> <li>Practice active listening skills like making eye contact and reflecting on key points.</li> </ul> Sharpening your overall communication abilities will help you share your ideas persuasively, collaborate smoothly with colleagues, and build beneficial relationships. <a href="https://medium.com/@mirceaiosif/level-up-5-essential-skills-to-advance-your-career-5919119dfb49">Read More</a>