Professional Development

Professional Development

Professional Development

Why?

Professional development is an important aspect of all adult lives, but especially so for recent graduates or individuals who are new to a particular industry. A lot of us want to ask what our new company is going to do for us in terms of professional development, and while that is a great question and an important aspect of accepting a new position, I also feel like it’s important to take your professional development into your own hands as well.

Take Initiative

  • If you want to learn a new skill, enroll in a class for it!
  • If you want to be more active in your community, check out some free resources of how to get involved!
  • If you want to advance your career but aren’t sure how, attend some business seminars and get to networking!
  • If you just want a professional option of which direction to go in, find a mentor!

My Experience

These are just a few examples of some ways you can not only advance your professional development but also grow as a person yourself. To make a personal example, I was a recent graduate myself when I first started working with Barracuda Staffing. I always knew I wanted to excel and work my way up in a company, but first I needed to understand the basics of the new industry I was in. After I became comfortable with my new position, I started seeking advice through my peers and my leadership team. A few months later I started to attend seminars and talks around the community as well as find ways to volunteer and help my community. I am by no means an expert nor do I spend countless hours a week attending these seminars, but I learned a substantial amount by just showing up and putting my best foot forward.

I am lucky to work for a company that realizes their employee’s potential and continuously trains and develops them both personally and professionally, but unfortunately several industries don’t have that same luxury. If professional development is a priority and a motivator of yours, I urge you go out and explore your options. Who knows where you could be this time next year.

 

Want to learn more about how Barracuda can help in your professional development journey? Reach out today!