Career growth in the home office: is it possible?

The term home office has never been used so much, right? But do you think it is possible to have career growth in this format?

The home office effect

2020 was, among other things, the year of the home office. Loved by some and hated by others, home office is far from being unanimous among workers.

But one thing is undeniable: it was working from home that ensured that the effects of the pandemic on the global economy were not even worse.

At the beginning, back in February/March 2020, the quarantine was a big surprise, both for companies – which had to organize themselves very quickly so that they could offer safety and health to their employees – and for employees – who were introduced to remote work, which, until then, was new to most.

This situation, which until now would not last even two months, is now heading towards two years.

Now, thanks to the vaccination movement advancing across the planet, the world is preparing to return to normal and resume a more traditional work model.

But, just like the COVID-19 pandemic, will home office also be a thing of the past?

Home office post pandemic and career growth

I think you already know the answer to the question that closed the previous topic, right? Well, if you don't know, the answer is a big no! And I'll explain why.

Many companies that have “embraced” the remote work model have realized that this could be a great option to be incorporated permanently for the post-pandemic future.

In addition to being a way to save money in some aspects, it was also noted that the productivity of employees using this model tends to be higher.

During this period, when most of the population is already preparing to resume their lives, the in-person model is gaining strength again, but the home office and hybrid model – when the workload is divided between home office and in-person work – remains on the rise for certain sectors.

Career growth versus home office

During a survey conducted by LinkedIn, a social network focused on the professional sphere, around 70% of the young people from Generation Z (aged between 16 and 24) who participated believe that this remote work model can impact their professional growth.

Many of these professionals, who began their careers remotely during the pandemic, point to isolation and the lack of direct contact with more experienced professionals as the main factors impacting career growth.

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Is it possible to have career growth while working from home?

Yes, it is possible! With the changes the world has faced since the beginning of 2020, many professionals must be wondering about their professional development.

Among the tips for maintaining your professional growth during this period of working from home, the main ones are:

Look for training that will help you grow

Just like the job market, another area that was caught off guard and had to adapt was the education sector. The pandemic caused remote learning to grow significantly around the world.

And this can be a huge advantage for those looking to improve themselves.

Nowadays, there is no shortage of options available for those seeking professional growth. There are countless types of courses, with the most varied price ranges and durations, so you can choose the best option for your career. And the best part: you can train without leaving home, all online.

Create a good career plan

A well-prepared professional is one who has a well-structured career plan. A career plan is nothing more than the definition of the path you intend to follow throughout your professional life.

In this plan, you will gather your objectives, goals and actions – both short, medium and long term – that will be taken to help you achieve them. That is why it is a great tool for those seeking the professional growth they dream of.

Make a good mapping of the market you are part of

Always keeping an eye on what's going on and new practices in the market in which you operate is never too much.

This is a great way to better define your next professional steps, if you are looking for that promotion or even a new job in the job market.

Thanks to the internet and social networks – such as LinkedIn – it is increasingly easier to stay up to date with the latest news and current trends, regardless of your area of expertise.

This way, you can always stay up to date and even identify future trends.

Keep networking

Just because we can't go out like we used to doesn't mean your networking should stagnate, right? It's through good networking that you'll be able to acquire new contacts and meet influential people in the most diverse areas.

This way, it becomes easier for you to achieve good growth opportunities.

A great tool for those looking to work on their networking while working from home is LinkedIn. In addition to enabling interaction with other professionals through posts and groups, by keeping your profile up to date, you are even closer to achieving that dream job.