Starting out in support roles and learning skills on the job can be a great way to get your foot in the door and work toward your dream role.
How, though, does someone working in a support role, such as human resources, finance, or project management, then build expertise on the content matter of an organization to advance their career?
According to Kate Warren, executive vice president at Devex, the professionals most successful in support roles are those who care and learn about the programmatic work and technical aspects of their organization. Demonstrating motivation to learn about these areas of work will also impress employers, she added.
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This article was last updated on 2 March 2022