Age should never dictate the ability to continue growing in our careers. Professionals aged 50 plus have a lifetime of experience to build on and an appetite for ongoing learning. Pursuing new skills, education, and opportunities keeps us engaged and competitive.
There are countless ways to stimulate career advancement over 50:
- Take on volunteer roles or side projects that let you develop new expertise, like website
development or financial analysis. - Attend classes to gain certifications or skills in emerging practices like agile project
management or data analytics. - Learn higher level skills for your current field like moving from developer to architect.
- Return to college part-time to pursue degrees that equip you for new directions.
- Attend conferences and events to stay on top of industry trends and expand your professional network.
- Get involved in industry groups or associations to take on leadership roles.
Become a mentor to share your knowledge while further building capabilities.
Regardless of age, we are all work in progress. Continued growth keeps our careers vibrant.
Find what energizes you most and commit to lifelong learning. Your experience is the foundation to reach new heights
