Everyone wants to advance in their careers, but how can you make the most of the opportunities offered to you by your current and prospective employers to realise your potential?
We asked our PMA community about their pathway to becoming a Practice Manager:
It's clear from these results that there are times when ascending the ladder is straightforward and the route is obvious but for most Practice Managers, career journeys will include back steps and side steps to reach their ultimate goal.
Your professional choices should always be guided by a plan that is both ambitious and achievable. Make a career plan that includes a strategy for the next five years, detailing what you want to achieve as well as the information, experiences, and connections required to get there.
Make sure that it is adaptable (we all know that life doesn’t go to plan!), since its success rests on your ability to capitalise on opportunities as they arise, even if they are unexpected.
Whatever stage you are at in your Practice Management career, make the most of it by doing the following:
Being an asset in every role may help you learn and be happier at work. It keeps you open to opportunities, whether they are provided to all employees or as a reward for your efforts.
Sometimes you need to look outside of your role to upskill. Find an external mentor, attend external training or seminars, join networks, and stay across current market trends and difficulties impacting your role and area. Being proactive and accepting opportunities means exploring for career progress outside of your employer. It broadens your knowledge and experiences, allowing you to develop new skills.
Your attempts to advance your career will not go ignored! Expect great references, positive feedback, a great reputation, and overall, better job satisfaction.
There is always something that can be done to advance one’s career, regardless of function, degree of seniority, or industry.
Need some tips or help to get started? Speak with our friendly PMA team on
info@practicemanagersaustralia.com.au or 03 9946 7333. At Practice Managers Australia, we support Practice Managers in both staff recruitment and retention, and ensure that our service and advice is tailored to your specific goals to promote growth and flourishing
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