When it comes to careers, many people will spend the
majority of their time behind the same desk, day in and day out. This can
quickly grow dull, but the lull of routine and habit mean that people become
stagnant and stay put. Is this something that you want to aspire to? Of course
not! Why would you want to stay in the same spot permanently when the whole
world is out there waiting. Luckily, advancements in travel and technology mean
that you can easily take your career around the world with you. Here are just a
few ways to advance your career without being cooped up in an office!
Engage in Distance Learning
If you haven’t yet secured a job or are between jobs, you
may be considering heading into education to gain qualifications that will
boost your resume or allow you to set up a business of your own. This will
usually mean enrolling at a higher education institution and frequenting the
same old campus day in and day out to attend lectures and seminars. But why not
engage with distance learning instead? Courses such as international
accounting and finance msc allow you study online. This means that you can
fit your education in around various other activities, such as travel. Remember
that travel doesn’t only look great on your resume. It also gives you the
chance to scope out different markets around the world and put your studies to
practical and real-life use. Perfect!
Go Freelance
If you’ve already settled into a career, why not consider
going freelance? You likely have plenty of experience which will attract the
attention of potential clients, so you needn’t worry too much about asking
people to simply trust that you’ll do your job properly. Just build
up a portfolio of your previous achievements to showcase should clients
request examples of your previous work. Going freelance also means that you can
work from anywhere you, please. This option proves the simplest for those who
can complete their work from remote locations such as the home. If you can work
on your laptop and email your final pieces to clients over email, you’re pretty
much set to go! Your office is wherever you happen to be: your accommodation, a
coffee shop, a local library… you name it. But who said these have to be in
your hometown? This accommodation, coffee shop, or local library could be
absolutely anywhere! The world is your oyster!
Take Business Trips
A simple way to stay employed but also experience the wider
world is to undertake business
trips. These allow you to get out of your usual environment while also
being productive. Arrange meetings with potential overseas clients or partners
and use the trip as an opportunity to see the wider world! Opening your eyes to
how other cultures deal with business could also prove extremely beneficial for
your own position or business too.
As you can see, you don’t necessarily have to stay put in
the same place forever to make a success of your career. In fact, taking your
career to an international stage can vastly improve your prospects!
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