No doubt you have heard of the “Golden Hour.” In photography, it is that amazing period of time at dawn’s first light or the last hour of light before sunset. In medicine, specifically emergency medicine, it is the critical period of time believed to make the difference in saving a life after traumatic injury.
Each of these references relate to a concept of time that when leveraged either creates or sustains important life moments. One can mean life or death. The other can mean an amazing image captured for eternity or lost forever. While no two medical situations or sunsets are created equal, skilled professionals understand they must be fully present in each moment, apply their skills and leverage what is before them to ensure the best possible outcome.
Careers, too, have a golden period. Professionals who are aware, prepared and ready to act can turn those periods into gold. Conversely, failing to see or leverage critical moments can result in a traumatic blow to your job satisfaction or even the death of your career.
For all careers there are golden periods when making the right moves and decisions make the difference in landing your next position.
Are you like the photographer witnessing the dawning of a beautiful day, but without your camera? Do you have the right tools to land the position you desire?
Are you ready for a new position?
What is the impact on your earnings for the next five years if you fail to leverage the opportunities presented in your golden period?
What do you need to do today to make your golden period work for you? Post your comments and/or thoughts below.
