You want to take your marine career to the next level. What are your next steps to ensure that you’re giving yourself a fair shake and a good chance at advancing your career? Don’t think of your shipyard work as just a job, but consider it a career and take yourself seriously. Before you start looking for your next marine opportunity, do these three things to give yourself the best chance at getting hired.
Find a mentor.
It may sound simple, but the best thing you can do to advance your career is to find a mentor to help you navigate your future. There are many roles to be had within a shipyard. Talk to others with more experience to learn how they got to where they are today. Developing a mentor relationship can give you a chance to explore new ideas, discuss challenges, ask questions, and learn from their mistakes along the way. You can start in your own community or even look for mentors on social networking pages such as LinkedIn.
Improve your networking skills.
Of course, networking doesn’t just end with a mentor. No matter what role you’re in or where you want to go in the future, improving your networking skills will be an important aspect of your career. Join a local industry organization and attend meetings, seminars, and other events. Challenge yourself to meet at least one new person at each of these activities. Spread your networking to LinkedIn and create a complete profile and begin to make connections.
Learn as much as you can.
Lastly, the onus is on you to ensure you are a desirable employee for future employers. Take time out to continue to learn as much as you can about shipbuilding and the marine industry. You can be general about gaining new knowledge, or you can focus on specific skills to direct your career in the future. Take classes, learn from others, or read books about the craft, history, and legacy of the shipbuilding industry.
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