The other day I wrote about professional development and what you can do to become better at your craft.
I hope I gave you something to think about.
Today, though, I want to touch another sensitive subject: Your job description.
It shouldn’t be.
Yet, many professionals focus on their job description and miss many learning opportunities.
If I had a dollar for every time I heard someone say, “This isn’t in my job description,” I would probably be very rich by now.
It is a sensitive subject because many would rather stay in a box and follow the “prescriptions” rather than go outside of their comfort zone.
I get it, going outside of your comfort zone is anything but comfortable.
So why should you choose uncomfortable, when you can do things as you’ve always done them, receive your paycheck and get on with your life?
Because you’re lying to yourself.
Things are not how they used to be.
The digital web brought diversity to the workplace, a much bigger “pool” for employers to choose from, and a LOT of competition for your job.
Scary, huh?
Not if you’re smart.
Your job isn’t your job description, your job is what you make of it.
Let me give you today’s world job description, which you can apply to every industry and niche, whether you’re a seasoned professional or are a newly minted graduate.
Your job is…
As Chase Jarvis says “you’re creating and re-creating your job every day.”
Choose to make a difference, choose to be a success, choose to learn, choose to embrace challenges with a smile and determination.
It’s up to you to define your job description. Don’t make it short!
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Corina Manea is the chief community officer at Arment Dietrich, an integrated marketing communications firm. She works directly with Spin Sucks students and writes for the award-winning PR blog. She also is the founder of NutsPR. Join the Spin Sucks community!