Mid-Year Career Health Check: Are You on Track?

Half the year is already behind us, which means there’s still time to finish strong.

Now is the perfect moment to pause, reflect, and adjust your career strategy so you’re not just staying busy, but moving with purpose.

A career health check works just like a medical check‑up — it’s preventative, proactive, and keeps you in the best possible shape for future opportunities.

Here are five questions to guide your mid‑year career review and ensure you’re positioned for career growth through networking, professional development, and smart market awareness.

 1. Am I growing?

Are you learning new skills, expanding your professional network, or taking on work that stretches you? If you’ve been doing the same things the same way for months, you might be stagnating — a clear sign it’s time to take action.

💡 Tip: Enrol in a short course, take on a stretch project, or connect with industry peers. Professional development and career growth strategies are your best defence against stagnation.

2. Is my work aligned with what I want next?

Does your current role move you closer to your long‑term career goals, or keep you comfortable? Staying too long in a misaligned role can stall your progress and limit future career opportunities.

💡 Tip: Write down your top three objectives for the next 2 – 3 years. If your current work isn’t aligned, it’s time to plan a shift — even if it’s a small one.

3. How visible am I?

Do the right people, inside and outside your organisation, know what you bring to the table?

Career visibility is more than just doing a good job; it’s about building your professional reputation and personal brand so that opportunities come to you.

💡 Tip: Share your achievements in meetings, update your LinkedIn regularly, and contribute to industry conversations to boost your professional relationship building.

4. Am I paid fairly?

When did you last benchmark your salary or day rate? Many professionals don’t realise that job market insights from recruiters can reveal pay gaps and uncover strong negotiation opportunities.

💡 Tip: Use salary surveys, network with peers, and build relationships with recruiters or talent advisory specialists like us — we can give you an inside view of market trends within your industry and ensure you know your true value.

5. What’s one thing I should change now?

Small, intentional shifts today can create huge momentum by December.

A career pivot doesn’t have to mean quitting your job — it can be a new responsibility, skill, or connection.

💡 Tip: Identify one thing you can start, stop, or change now to set yourself up for career growth and future career opportunities.

Your Next Step:

Block 30 minutes in your calendar and answer these questions honestly. Decide what stays, what goes, and what needs focus.