Brits reveal how to be successful in 2020
Are you kicking off the New Year by making that move into a new career? Here are some data Brits believe make someone successful in your career.
A survey from CV-Library of 2000 UK professionals found that the majority (70%) of Brits believe that trust is key to measuring success. It was the hiring scoring that being trusted to get on with your job links to success.
Although, 36% put earing over £50,000 a year at the top, believing this is the biggest sign of career success.
One fifth (21%) of Brits think managing more than 10 people at a time and working from home whenever you like is a key indicator. Meanwhile, 16% believe it’s not reporting to anyone above them.
13% think to have 35 days of annual leave as a sign of accomplishment, the same amount cited have their own office as their goal.
12% think a huge professional accomplishment is being able to travel abroad for work. And 8% are looking to finally get that company car in 2020.
A small percent (5%) believe that having your own assistant and being able to hire and fire people as a success in their careers.
Lee Biggins, CEO of CV-Library, said:
“It’s great to have clear goals at work, but it’s important to be realistic. If your employer doesn’t offer company cars or the opportunity to travel then it’s no good measuring your success on these areas — unless you’re prepared to look for a new job entirely.
“If in doubt, talk to your boss about your aspirations. Find out whether you’ll be able to meet your objectives in your current role. In most cases, hard work and determination pay off, but if you’re early on in your career, a little patience never goes a miss too.”
Women and Men preferences
The research also found the differences in women and men’s preferences when it comes to success in the workplace.
73% of women favour being trusted to do their job, compared to a smaller number of men 67%.
However, men favour earning more than £50,000 a year more than women, at 40% compares to just 29%.
27% of women favour working from home when they want compared with only 17% of men.
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