Tailor your training
Taking training opportunities and asking for training in areas that interest you will allow you to gain the skills and abilities you need to shape your career in the direction you’d like it to go.
Be flexible – nothing is set in stone!
Early careers programmes are often rotational and give you the chance to work on multiple projects. This will allow you to discover the types of work and areas of the business that most interest you.
Gain professional qualifications
Many employers will support you to complete a Master’s degree and PhD and also to achieve Chartered status – all alongside your day job. Completing these kinds of professional qualifications will grow your skillset and experience, driving you up the career ladder.
Develop your soft skills
You’ll need to learn how to communicate effectively, work well with others, prioritise tasks, solve problems and make decisions if you want to continue to progress – so always be on the lookout for opportunities that will allow you to develop these types of skills.
“When you’re going through your rotations, focus on finding things that interest you because you should develop your career in an area that you’re passionate about” – Zurich