Is It Time to Move on From a Satisfying Job for the Sake of My Career?

 [The Muse]( [ADVICE](   [JOBS](   [DISCUSSIONS](   [3 Answers to 3 Questions About Your Career]( 3 Answers to 3 Questions About Your Career [Is it time to move on from a satisfying job for the sake of career and earning progression?]( ANONYMOUS [Alyse Kalish]  [Alyse Kalish Editor at The Muse](   Feeling stuck in your role is incredibly frustrating, I'm sorry you feel that way! But it also sounds like you're really torn about leaving—which means you should think carefully about whether or not you actually want to. It's easy to fall into the trap of "the grass is greener," but more often than not it's not. Your friends and colleagues may boast about their progression, but I'm sure they have pitfalls and downsides to their jobs as well. You might regret moving on from a company too quickly solely for that reason and find yourself in a role that's even less motivating. So, first thing to do is figure out how you can improve your current situation. Pull your boss aside for a 1:1, emphasize that you're excited to grow and take on new challenges, and suggest ways you might be able to do that (of course, make sure you know what your goals are before approaching your manager). Or, talk to team members or HR and see if they can help you expand your role. If you get absolutely no response or feedback from anyone at work, then figure out what next steps you can take. Outline your goals and take the time to really assess where you want your career to go—and if a new role fits into that picture. Finally, don't forget that you're still very early on in your career—you don't have to stay in a job you hate, but also don't feel rushed to accomplish everything now if you're content. Try not to get sucked into what everyone else is doing or saying—you'll get there eventually, too! [VIEW MORE ANSWERS](  [ ] [I have a severe speaking phobia. Can I ask someone else to do my client presentation?]( RIDER B. [Mike]  [Mike](   Having your colleagues do your presentations will most likely not help your career, and I believe you need to address the issue, rather than avoiding it. Best advice I can give is to join a local Toastmasters club. Through Toastmasters you will get comfortable speaking in public and at meetings. I have literally seen people who were extremely nervous / phobic about public speaking transforming into confident and well-articulated speakers. In a short period of time. It's amazing. Not an overnight fix, but it will last you a lifetime. So look for a local Toastmasters club (there are tons of them everywhere), and go to meetings as a guest in various clubs until you find the one that you feel will work best for you. Take a look at their website for more information. Good luck! [VIEW MORE ANSWERS](  [ ] [How to answer a question in an interview? 1. What can you contribute to this company? 2. What relevant soft skills do you have?]( ANONYMOUS [Ana Filipovic Windsor]  [Ana Filipovic Windsor Digital Marketing Manager](  To add to Alyse's points, these are the two questions where you get to shine and showcase why you should be the one getting the job. 1. For question #1: Don't let the fact that you're a recent graduate make you think you have nothing to contribute. When looking over the job description, think about the questions you still have about the position. If it's not clear from their website or social media platforms, search for people who work there, either on LinkedIn or their website. Reach out to their current or past employees and ask them if they'd be willing to chat with you for 15 min on the phone about the company. This will help you learn more about the company, understand specific needs for the job you applied to, and help you be better prepared for the interview. 2. For question #2: Underline and identify all areas in the job description where you have to have specific soft skills. Complete a strengths & weaknesses test, such as the Gallup's Strengths Assessment, to see what you can bring to the table immediately and what you can work on. Employers want someone who's as close to the job description as possible, but they know they won't get the "perfect candidate." More common is that they will hire someone who's got the right skills and a lot of will to learn! While presenting yourself to this company, make sure you bring this excitement with you. Coupled with all the research you've done, you should be all set. Good luck! 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