Pilots constantly check their gauges to ensure they always know the status of the flight. Likewise, companies constantly assess their business health to determine if they are on the right track. Both understand that they must know where they are now to know where they’re going.

The same applies to your career.

As the pilot of your career, you must know your current career status. This helps you assess whether you are on track to achieve your career goals. You’ll be able to discover the changes in your industry, organization, or personal life that may require you to adapt.

As the pilot of your career, you must know your current location to reach your destination.

Throughout your career, you will face situations that will have you questioning your abilities and qualifications. You may even consider giving up and switching careers. Although you may not foresee the challenges you will face, you can prepare your response. Brainstorm different scenarios and plan your response. For example, you create a mantra to serve as a reminder of your purpose during times when you want to quit.

Pilots Use What They Know

Here’s what you do know: All things will eventually pass. You’ll get through it. You’re more powerful than you know and more resilient than you realize.

I offer a number of resources to help you pilot your career. Choose from:

1. Learning how to overcome workplace challenges; and
2. Assessing the status of your career.

Consider Your Next Move:

If you have established career goals and want to explore how you’re doing now in your career or are unhappy with where you are, then the state of your career is your answer.

If you are experiencing a crisis in your career, overcoming workplace challenges is your solution.