BAM Outsource on Self-Development

Sept. 11, 2012 - PRLog -- For anyone wanting to really develop their career, professional development is a must. For some, training and development will come as part and parcel of your job, for other you might have to be a little more proactive. For everyone who is really looking to advance it is essential that you take responsibility for your own progression. BAM Outsource is a direct marketing and sales company based in Peterborough and they truly believe that when it comes to your career progression, the only person you can guarantee to work on it, is you.




There are easy and effective methods that you can put into action to keep yourself moving forwards. Firstly BAM Outsource recommends that you allocate yourself one major learning experience every three months. Take time to decide where your weaknesses are and what you would most like to develop. Then think of the best ways to hone that skill. It might be that you can attend a conference or class, or perhaps you can offer to help out someone more senior than you in return for some mentoring. This will ensure that you challenge yourself and stop your career from stagnating.



Networking is key to developing anyones career. Make sure that you meet up with business associates or former colleagues at least one a month. They will help you to keep in touch with what is going on in your industry but from outside of your own company. A representative from BAM Outsource advises, “We know that keeping abreast of the latest advancements in our industry is what keeps us ahead of our competition. We try out the latest techniques regularly and we're great at networking, both from within our organisation, and outside."



Don’t leave your performance review up to your company, honest self-assessment is a great way to make you think about where your strengths are and what you need to work on. You can then set yourself tasks and goals for the coming months. It’s very easy to coast in your career particularly if you operate to a pretty high standard. At BAM Outsource we believe that you can always push yourself to achieve more. Aim high, prepare well and be honest with your strengths and weaknesses and you’ll very quickly do far more than you thought possible of yourself.