Jobs: If you are a professional, how much you grow in your career also depends on you and not just your boss or company. To grow in any role, you need a meeting with your boss to openly discuss career planning.

However, before doing this, you should have a clear understanding of where you are now and where you want to see yourself in the next few years. Once you have outlined your career, you are comfortable moving forward. However, before meeting your boss, you need to understand a few things.

Definition of success

Before having any career-related meeting with the boss, take some time to reflect on your current situation and future. Consider what is the definition of success for you. Some people want promotions and leadership roles, while others value work-life balance or creative freedom. When you are clear about what success looks like for you, your manager will be better able to help you achieve it. So, define success first.

Request a meeting

Request a separate meeting with your boss to discuss career planning instead of having it in a regular meeting. This conversation should focus solely on your career development, goals, and future opportunities. The best time to do this is right after your performance review, as you have already reflected on your previous work and are ready to plan your next one.

Important next steps

After sharing your career goals with your manager, give them some time to think. A good way is to say something like, 'I look forward to your thoughts and feedback on this issue. Your boss may already have suggestions on how you can move forward and we can plan the next step together.

Follow up
Request a follow-up meeting with your manager about a week after the meeting is over, so the conversation stays fresh. It's a good idea to send your manager your written plan before this meeting, so they have time to review it. Use this meeting to get their feedback, make any necessary changes to your plan, and make sure you both agree on the next steps.

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