Do you remember getting home from elementary school and your parents asking “what did you learn today?” Of course you learned something new! It’s assumed. It’s a given that you learn something new every day. You were so excited to talk about this new thing you figured out and why you liked it.

Fast forward to today. Do you still feel that way? When was the last time you came home from work and had a good answer to “what did you learn today?” It’s easy to lose sight of. You get in, check your email and start putting out the fires of the day.

A mentor once told me “learn in your 20s, earn in your 30s.” How do you find the opportunity to learn, build your resume or get new experiences?

Is your resume today more compelling than a year ago? Have you added new skills or experiences, or just added time in your current position? You’ve heard it before: stretch role, challenge project, growth opportunity. Whatever you call it, these are your chances to learn, expand your responsibilities and actively craft your future role. These chances come with challenge, but also recognition and reward.

Career growth and promotions don’t just happen. While everyone else is passively doing the bare minimum and waiting to be rewarded for it, you could be actively choosing the best work for yourself and your career. But how? I’ve put together the three step guide to identifying and getting those growth opportunities at work. If you want to have a good answer to “what did you learn today?” just enter your email address below to get the guide!