b'| CAREERS GUIDECareer advancement your physical and mental well-being to an untenable extreme.in healthcare BE FORWARDWhen seeking advancement within your workplace, remember that you may need Six suggestions to help professionals to push a little to gain some ground. Many get ahead in the workplaceBy Kimmel Schaefer people often miss out on increases in pay or desired positions because they do not want A s in any profession, maintain- effort and hard work cannot be overstatedto come across as brash or rude by pres-suring the higher ups for something they ing momentum regarding careerwhen trying to advance your career. Whenwant. Many people also succumb to anxi-advancement can be bothersome oryou are willing to put forth the effort, peo- ety about the potential for rejection in the downright frustrating, particularly in theple are likely to take noticeboth coworkersworkplace. If you arent willing to take the era of COVID-19. With additional pressureand superiors. Showing a willingness to takerisk and ask for what you want, it isnt likely placed on healthcare workers at every level,on extra work or training can go a long waythat you will get it. Remember to be forward it can be hard to find the time or motivationtoward proving that you are capable enoughyet reasonable.necessary to further your career or position.to get the raise or promotion you have been In these circumstances, it is importantseeking. BE PROACTIVEto remember that there are still paths andPart of getting what you want is knowing opportunities available to those who wouldBE WARY OF BURNOUT what you are trying to achieve ahead of time. seek them; just keep in mind that you mightAs a counterpoint to the previous notionWhile some do stumble onto a position or have to go the extra mile to make your visionof just work harder, it would do well tocareer that they find fulfilling and reward-a reality. always be wary of your limitations. Whileing, that tends to be the exception rather pushing oneself can lead to greater and bet- than the rule. If you know what position you REMEMBER TO WORK HARD ter things, you cannot perform your profes- are seeking, you can plan well in advance ISTOCKAt the risk of patronizing, the importance ofsional duties adequately if you are sacrificingfor the steps you need to take to achieve it. www.elitecme.com |2021| CAREERS GUIDE 11'