Career growth while working from home: is it possible?

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

The work-from-home effect

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

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

Initially, back in February/March of 2020, the quarantine was a big surprise, both for companies – which had to organize themselves very quickly to ensure the safety and health of their employees – and for the employees – who were introduced to remote work, which, until then, was new to most.

This situation, which until then was not expected to last even two months, is now heading towards two years.

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

But will working from home, like the COVID-19 pandemic, also become a thing of the past?

Working from home after the 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, the answer is a big no! And I'll explain why.

Many companies that have embraced the remote work model have realized that this can be a great option to permanently incorporate into 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 in this model tends to be higher.

During this period, when most of the population is preparing to resume their lives, the in-person model is regaining strength, but home office and the hybrid model – where working hours are divided between home office and in-person work – remain popular in certain sectors.

Career growth versus working from home

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

Many of these professionals, who began their careers in a remote model 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's 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 opportunities that will help you grow.

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

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

Currently, there is no shortage of options available for those seeking professional growth. There are countless types of courses, with a wide range of prices and durations, so you can choose the best option for your career. And the best part: it's possible to train without leaving home, all 100% online.

Create a good career plan.

A well-prepared professional is one who has a well-structured career plan. A career plan is simply 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 achieve them. Therefore, it's a great tool for those seeking that much-desired professional growth.

Create a thorough market overview of the market you're part of.

It's always a good idea to keep an eye on what's happening and on new practices in the market you operate in.

This is a great way to better define your next professional steps, whether you're looking for a promotion or even a new job.

Thanks to the internet and social media – such as LinkedIn – it's becoming increasingly easy to stay up-to-date on the latest news and current trends, regardless of your field.

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

Continue 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 a wide variety of fields.

This makes it easier for you to seize good opportunities for growth.

LinkedIn is a great tool for those looking to build their network during periods of remote work. Besides enabling interaction with other professionals through posts and groups, keeping your profile updated brings you even closer to landing that dream job.