Plus, your employer will likely want to see that you are ambitious and working toward a goal.
Here are some tips.
To figure it out, Amy Gallo outlines the following steps in theHarvard Business Review.
Ask yourself, What are my values?
What are my goals What am I willing to do to get there?
Considerperforming a life auditto get a clear view of what you want to accomplish.
Admit it if you dont know:Its ok if you dont know exactly what you want yet.
But if you dont, youll want to work on that before you schedule a meeting with your employer.
Focus on learning and development:Youre never done learning.
Chances are, new and exciting jobs that you cant even imagine will exist five years from now.
So reframe the question from what you want to accomplish in five years to two or three years.
What will it take to reach that step?
Identify the things youd like to do in your current job that would stretch you.
Provide an agenda (a list of points you want to discuss with your manager).
An agenda will allow both you and your manager to think about the topic in advance.
A quality manager wants their employees to progress, ideally in the way the employee herself wants to succeed.
The only way theyll know what that means for you is if you tell them.
Communicate your plan clearly with your manager so she knows your strategy.
This might include letting them know whether youre flexible regarding geographic locations or other logistics.
It doesnt have to be anything major, either.
This is also an opportunity to get your bosss opinion.
Here are four questionsForbessuggests asking during your meeting:
Are my goals reasonable?
Would you recommend a different path?
What do I need to do to become qualified for future roles?
Are there any special developmental opportunities in the year ahead?
Better still, it can help build trust between you and your boss.
