Lesson 2 of 4 · Think Ahead5 min

Building Skills on the Job

You can grow a lot without leaving your job. Learning new tasks, taking on more, and showing you're reliable can lead to better hours, more pay, or a new role.

In this lesson

Find ways to learn more at your current job.
Show you're ready for more.

Ways to grow at work

Ask to learn a new task or area.
Volunteer to help with something new.
Watch how skilled coworkers do things.
Ask your boss what skills would help you grow.

Show you're ready

Being reliable is the foundation. When you show up, do good work, and finish tasks, your boss notices. That's what leads to more responsibility and pay.

Quick check

Try these to see what you remember. There are no grades — pick an answer to see how you did.

1. What's a good way to grow at your current job?

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