Our experts in construction reveal their top tips on improving your current job

Kate Tilley, HR director of WSP and Judith Bufton, head of leadership and development at Wates share some thoughts on improving your career prospects without changing jobs.

  • Work out where you want to be. Kate Tilley, HR director of WSP, says you should first identify where you want to go in your career and then find out the routes to your goal.
  • Don鈥檛 be afraid to ask. Tilley says: 鈥淚n tough times people tend to put their heads down as they think it鈥檚 dangerous to do otherwise, but it鈥檚 good to ask how you can develop your career or your staff as it shows enthusiasm.鈥�
  • Be flexible and mobile. Tilley says: 鈥淚n this downturn, the people who have put their hands up for roles around the country have tended to be those who鈥檝e already been through a recession. Follow their lead and have a 鈥檛ry anything鈥� attitude.鈥�
  • Seek people who need help. Judith Bufton , head of leadership and development at Wates, says: 鈥淪ee if you can help busy teams. You could get involved with a bid, which could broaden your experience of customers and types of buildings.鈥�
  • Identify a business improvement. Bufton says if you can work out a way to improve something at work, you could make it your project to implement it, which could boost your CV.
  • Get a mentor. Bufton says: 鈥淪eek out someone you admire or respect and ask for monthly or quarterly meetings to learn about the business, their job and what鈥檚 happening in your industry. Most people will be flattered if approached.鈥�
  • Make a business case for your development. Bufton says: 鈥淒emonstrate that the training you want will help the business. For example, attending a course on sustainable technology might bring fresh ideas into the company.鈥�

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