Having a successful career is everyone’s dream. Bona fide company, a comfortable working environment, a field of work that suits your interests, facilities, and salary are usually some of the criteria for an ideal job.
This digital age and the wide open access to information it provides have opened up more opportunities to get a dream job. Not only for career opportunities in one’s own country but also abroad. But on the other hand, it is also easier for companies to get candidates for employment that suits their needs. Companies have more options to assess and select candidates.
Well with such conditions, the competition definitely becomes tougher. You got to have more value in the eyes of the company so that you are included in their list of options.
If you want a successful career, either in your home country or abroad, what are the things you need to have? This information might be perfect for you. Please read this in full. There are at least four main things that you should have as your personal asset to build a career in the industry.
- Expertise According To The Field You Pursue
Expertise or competence is the main asset to building a career in this digital era. That being so, make sure you have specific skills that suit your area of interest and the needs of the industry/workplace.
- Degree & Educational Background
Educational background and academic degree are also important factors when entering the workforce. Academic degree is one of the filters for entry into a particular field of work. Most job openings include the minimum requirements of an educational degree from a certain field of study. For example, if you want a career in construction, you must have an academic degree relevant to it, like Bachelor of Civil Engineering or a Bachelor of Architecture.
- Professional Certificate
In addition to an academic degree, it would be better if you also have a professional certificate according to your area of expertise. The professional certificate will strengthen your credibility and value in your career.
In this era, titles and skills are not enough. Professional workers must have formal recognition in their area of expertise. Therefore, start investing by attending a professional certification program in professional certification institutions recognized by the state and internationally.
- Relations/Network
A wide network and quality relationship will increase your chances of getting the job you want. Believe it or not, network and relations can be a lever of your career. FYI, many people, including your friends and relatives, get their current job thanks to the recommendations of relations who have previously worked in the same company. This is what most people call ‘the power of having an insider’. One of the ways to form a relationship is by joining a community/organization group. For those of you who live in Australia, especially in Queensland, you can join the Indonesia Muslim Centre of Queensland. It is a community organization of Indonesian Muslims living in the state of Queensland. Inshaallah, there will be many benefits that you will get, including relationships with fellow members from various backgrounds, such as students, entrepreneurs, lecturers, researchers, professional workers, and consulate general officials.
The four things above are your main assets for your career. If you currently do not have all four of them, it would be best to make this list your focus points on your self-development. Good luck with your self-development and I hope your career is growing more successful.
