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Once you know what you\u2019re aiming for, you can plan how to get there.\r\n\r\nIf you\u2019re not sure where to start, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/career-guides\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">take a look at our career guides<\/a>. Simply find the job you\u2019re interested in and we show you example career paths and person specifications.\r\n\r\nNow you can audit your current skills and experience and identify any gaps. Learn more about your strengths and weaknesses by asking for feedback from your line manager and colleagues. This information will help you know which areas to focus your attention on.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12949\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/develop-skills-during-job-hunt.jpg\" alt=\"develop skills during job hunt\" width=\"975\" height=\"515\" \/>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"Learning and development","content":"<h2>Learning and development<\/h2>\r\nFind out what training your organisation offers. Many HR platforms have inbuilt e-learning courses. Your employer may also be able to provide budget for external training\u2015ask your manager what might be possible. It\u2019s best to approach them with a clear idea of what you\u2019re looking for and how it\u2019ll benefit your role.\r\n\r\nHave a look at what\u2019s available online, too. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/courses-hub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check out the courses available on CharityJob<\/a>. Categories include how to develop a specific skill, learn to run and govern a charity, and learn to promote and fund a charity. <a href=\"https:\/\/learning.google\/work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">And Google has a wide range of free courses<\/a> in topics ranging from skills to software.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"Networking","content":"<h2>Networking<\/h2>\r\nA charity network connects you with the industry and helps inspire professional growth. It helps to build long-term relationships with other charity professionals\u2014you never know when you might need someone\u2019s assistance. And when it comes to taking that next career step, it doesn\u2019t hurt to know a few people in high places!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityconnect.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CharityConnect<\/a> is an ideal first port of call. It\u2019s an online network of over 17,000 charity professionals where you can meet like-minded people in the sector and find support in your role. It\u2019s also a good idea to have an up-to-date <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.linkedin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn profile<\/a> if you don\u2019t already.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/networking-in-the-charity-sector\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read our guide to networking in the charity sector<\/a>.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/critical-thinking-and-fundraising.jpg\" alt=\"Two men having a conversation in an office\" width=\"975\" height=\"515\" \/>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"Find a mentor","content":"<h2>Find a mentor<\/h2>\r\nThey say you should learn from your mistakes, but it\u2019s even better if you can learn from someone else\u2019s! As a mentee, you have a unique opportunity to benefit from the expert advice and experience of someone more senior. They can act as a sounding board for your work problems or to bounce ideas around. You have someone to advocate for you, to help you focus your goals and support you to achieve them (and to be accountable to!). This can help to progress your career in many different ways.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/the-benefits-of-mentoring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more about the benefits of mentoring<\/a>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"Find a coach","content":"<h2>Find a coach<\/h2>\r\nFor more in-depth guidance, you could consider consulting a career change coach. Yes, they can be pricey, but you spend around 90,000 hours of your life at work. So it can be worth it to make sure you\u2019re 100% happy and comfortable in your chosen career. Or why not check out <a href=\"https:\/\/coachmefree.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">coachmefree.com<\/a>\u00a0for some free coaching?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"Make sure your CV is up to date","content":"<h2>Make sure your CV is up to date<\/h2>\r\nThe key to a successful job search is a flawless, well-written and highly targeted charity CV. After all, it\u2019s your first chance to grab the recruiter\u2019s attention and secure an interview. You\u2019ll have to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/how-to-update-your-cv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">update your CV<\/a> every now and again to add new information, apply to new organisations and simply stay competitive.\r\n\r\nSome people like to update their CV every time they get a promotion or have a new achievement to add. Others prefer to keep an up-to-date document or folder listing all their successes and achievements. This can then be used to update a CV once you\u2019re back in the job market again.\r\n\r\nWhichever method you choose, make sure to keep track of your main achievements in your current and previous roles, and back these up with as many facts and figures as you can.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/the-ultimate-guide-to-writing-a-charity-cv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read our ultimate guide to writing a charity CV<\/a>.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12767\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/signs-your-cv-is-ready.jpg\" alt=\"signs your cv is ready\" width=\"975\" height=\"515\" \/>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"Develop your soft skills","content":"<h2>Develop your soft skills<\/h2>\r\nKnowledge, expertise and qualifications have their place. But \u2018soft\u2019 skills are equally important, for both your professional and personal development. Examples of soft skills include communication, problem solving, leadership, empathy, flexibility, teamwork and organisation.\r\n\r\nRecruiters want to see evidence of soft skills because it shows them your work ethic and how you\u2019ll fit into their team. Two CVs might have the same qualifications on paper, but it\u2019s soft skills that\u2019ll get you through the door.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/how-to-develop-your-soft-skills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out how to develop your soft skills<\/a>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPut these tips to good use and you\u2019ll improve your career prospects in no time! <strong>Ready to see what\u2019s out there?\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/jobs\"><strong>Browse current opportunities<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong>"}],"keyword":"","related_articles":null},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.6 (Yoast SEO v28.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Improve Your Career Prospects - CharityJob Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Looking to progress your career but not sure how to take that next step? 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