Navigating Your Career Crossroads
5 eye-opening signs your job is holding you back from career growth.
With Hawaiʻi’s unemployment rate, jobseekers currently have the upper hand in finding work. But passion and growth don’t come with every role. Here’s how to know if your job is moving you forward or holding you back.
- Short-term role vs. Long-term vision
If your role feels temporary, it probably is. Career-minded people think long-term, set goals, and stay focused on the bigger picture. If you lack long-term, big picture professional goals, it can be hard to stay motivated and connected with your work. - Working for the weekend vs. Working to get ahead
Do you spend your workday counting the hours on the clock? Career-minded people are genuinely interested in their work and have a passion for what they do. They’re more apt to go above and beyond the call of duty to be successful. - Looking for a way out vs. Looking for a way up
Are you browsing job boards instead of asking for new projects? Are you planning vacation days instead of getting a head start on your work? If you’re in a career, you don’t wait for something to fall on your lap. You go out and get it. - Paychecks vs. Progress
If you’re only there for the paycheck, you’re missing out. A true career is about collecting skills, connections, and opportunities to grow. Whether you’re networking or finding a mentor, you’re always adding things to your resume. - Comfort vs. Ambition
Are you content with where you are or do you set new goals for yourself? If you’re career-minded, you probably fall within the latter. While comfort feels good, ambition moves you forward to bigger and better things.
Your job should be a place that helps you grow. If it’s not pushing you forward, it might be time to rethink what you’re working toward. ALTRES Staffing has been helping Hawaiʻi’s jobseekers navigate the career landscape since 1969. Work with their team of experts and explore hundreds of positions with top local companies.
