How to Become a Valued Employee

Making the Most of Your Career Opportunities

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No one knows what the future holds. But, if you want to be in a good position for whatever comes your way, becoming a valued employee is a smart idea. The best employees are always looking for ways to add value. They see every opportunity as a chance to improve their skills and learn new things. They’re always looking for ways to make themselves more indispensable to their team.

Here are three tips to help get you there:

Manage Your Career Development

First, make sure you’re doing everything you can to improve your skills. Keep learning and expanding your knowledge; it will make you more valuable to your company.

Start by thinking about what skills can make you successful in your current job. Don’t limit yourself to thinking only of technical skills. Many talented employees are technical experts but fail to meet the criteria as a “value-add employee.” Think about transferable skills such as communication, marketing, sales, and the ability to present your ideas in a compelling way. These skills are in high demand no matter what career you may be pursuing.

Create an “individual development plan” that focuses on deepening and broadening your current skill set. A solid plan will include: