Here's how you can gain better compensation and opportunities to boost your professional brand and secure the right market value.

1. Your Market Value

Use Anteo’s “What am I worth” Salary Tool to understand your financial standing. This tool provides detailed insights, helping you gauge where you rank among peers. It’s simple to use, and free.

2. Network

Attend Anteo’s Networking, Talent, and Industry Events. These industry get togethers directly connect you with industry leaders and open doors to new opportunities that advance your career.

3. Learning & Development

The best opportunities for growth often exist within your current role and company. Seek more responsibilities and learning resources to show your initiative and commitment to growth.
Before enrolling in any course, evaluate its relevance to your role and company. Questions to consider include: Will this course improve my skills? Will it add value to my employer? Can I apply the learned skills effectively? Will it enhance my earning potential?

4. Articulate Your Value 

Clearly communicate your professional achievements and their impact on your role. Effective articulation is crucial for successful salary negotiations.

Here are some practicable examples:

1. Customer Service (Pre & On Site): Example Scenario: Sarah, a Customer Service Specialist, prepares for her performance review by compiling feedback from customer surveys and metrics from the customer relationship management system. She highlights:

• Customer Satisfaction Increase: Improved overall customer satisfaction scores by 20% through the implementation of a new feedback system.
• Resolution Efficiency: Reduced average call resolution time by 30% by introducing streamlined processes and enhanced training programs.
• Sarah uses these achievements to discuss her role's impact on improving customer retention and enhancing the brand's reputation.

2. Estimator: Example Scenario: Ryan, an Estimator showcases his contributions by detailing his precision and efficiency in cost estimations:

• Cost Savings: Identified and implemented cost-saving strategies that reduced project expenses by 15% without compromising quality.
• Accuracy: Maintained a 98% accuracy rate in estimations, leading to better budget management and fewer financial discrepancies.
• Ryan uses data to reinforce his value to the company, seeking opportunities for advancement or professional development in project management.

3. Design & Drafting Technician: Example Scenario: Claire, a Design Draftsperson, prepares for her review by presenting a portfolio of her work, highlighting:

• Collaboration: Played a key role in a cross-departmental team that enhanced a new product, leading to a patent filing for the company.
• Innovation: Developed a set of templates that reduce drafting time by 25%, allowing the team to handle more projects simultaneously.
• Skill Enhancement: Mastered advanced CAD & 3D software, improving the quality and detail of drawings, which enhanced client satisfaction.
• Claire discusses these points to emphasise her growth and readiness for a lead drafting position.

4. Site Supervisor: Example Scenario: David, a Site Supervisor, prepares his case by documenting successes and construction improvements:

• Project Delivery: Supervised and delivered 45 homes on time and under budget in the past year.
• Safety Record: Achieved a zero-accident record for the year through rigorous enforcement of safety protocols.
• Trades: Successfully recruited and managed a team of highly skilled tradespeople, improving work quality and efficiency by 20%, leading to higher client satisfaction and fewer post-construction issues.