Want to boost your career? Step outside your comfort zone to learn new skills and broaden your knowledge base. Here are 10 tips for going above and beyond the scope of your position:

1. Don’t wait for work to come to you. Proactively seek new assignments and responsibilities.
2. Take the initiative to complete the next step without being asked (for example, don't just perform the research, write the brief).
3. Assume responsibilities and assignments outside your job description to expand your knowledge and gain new skills.
4. Volunteer for a committee within your organization that is outside your job function.
5. Think outside the box to find ways to streamline work processes.
6. Attend CLE’s and educational seminars outside your practice area.
7. Learn new technology skills that will enhance your job function.
8. Volunteer for projects in another department or practice group.
9. Challenge the status quo by suggesting areas of improvement or new ways to boost the bottom line.
10. Assume new roles - mentor, leader, tutor, go-to person - to add value to your organization.

Do you have any tips for breaking out of your comfort zone or stories to share? Feel free to discuss them here or on the legal careers forum.