10 SIMPLE WAYS TO SUCCEED IN YOUR NEW CAREER
In every new career, there are a few ways a person can position themselves
for success. Here are 10 simple rules that I’ve learned along the way:
1. Ask Questions – asking a question
is something that almost everyone has trouble doing as a new hire. We
have the mindset that we are expected to know everything on the first day on
the job. FALSE! Ask questions. If you don’t know the answer,
don’t make one up. Instead, say “I don’t know, but can get that answer
for you”.
2. Find a Mentor – finding a
mentor(s) will help you understand the business better, learning from another
person’s perspective and experience. Ask them questions about how they
got to where they are today, what their stumbling blocks were, and how they
overcame those challenges.
3. Set Goals – setting goals, both
professionally and personally are key to one’s success. After all, if you
don’t know where you’re going, how will you know when you get there? I
would suggest setting 12 month, 2 year and 3-5 year goals that are challenging,
but realistic. Adjusting your goals throughout your career is
common.
4. Know Your Job – knowing your job
first before stepping outside of your comfort zone will help build your
credibility. Before you jump into a new venture and take a big risk, make
sure that you know your job (not just know, but do) better than
anyone else.
5. Be Respectful – be respectful of
others’ ideas. If someone has a better idea than you, acknowledge
that. A little humility and transparency goes a long way. Don’t be
afraid to stand up for your ideas, but if someone has a better one, let them
know you know it is.
6. Pay It Forward – it sounds
cliché, but pay it forward. Don’t just ask people to help you, ask how
you can help them. We seem to focus on the bad things that happen rather
than the good things. When something good happens, pay it forward.
Smile at someone you don’t know or do something nice for a complete
stranger. You’ll feel great afterwards and people will remember you!
7. Thirst for Knowledge – never stop
learning. Be a lifelong student. There are lots of articles, blogs,
websites, books, seminars, classes and leadership forums that will help you
learn more about things that interest you. Many employers offer
leadership development classes for employees so that they can continue to
polish their management style.
8. Be Authentic – be
authentic. Be authentic to everyone, all the time. Maintain your
personal brand and don’t try to be someone you aren’t for the sake of keeping
up appearances. If respect and honesty are part of your management, you
should go far.
9. Build Your Network – never stop
networking. Some people think that networking ends once you land the
job. It can, but how will that help you the next time? Build your
network, maintaining contact with your peers, coworkers, and mentors.
Keep up with your contacts, letting them know what you’re doing and how you’re
progressing.
10. Add Value – add value every
day. Come to work with a great attitude, enjoy what you do, and do it to
the best of your ability every single day. Ask your coworkers and
managers how you can help them. Give constructive feedback and help your
team with changes for the better.
As I have requested before, pass it on and pay it forward. If you know
someone that would benefit from these tips, please help them out!
Sometimes, it just takes an act of kindness to get them kick-started and on
their way to success.
"GOD WILL BLESS U ALWAYS"
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