Let’s look into some
of the basic tips that would act as your success ladder while on a job or
intending to take up one
Develop Personal Trust
& Confidence
Being confident and
trusting one’s ability is one sure way to position oneself for competition and
proficiency in a given career.
This confidence is
borne out of diligence and hardowrk. While at work, there may be opposing views
but what is more important is that you exhibit the right knowledge and skills
required for the job as well as exude confidence. Consider others opinion but
ultimate, make your own decisions....
Show Commitment to
Your Responsibilities
Success generally
requires you to be committed to what you do. A great career is all about
commitment. Learn as much as you can about your industry. Go beyond your duties
to learn your industry. Go beyond your duties to learn how your job fits within
your department and how your department impacts the company.
A lot of people only
do, basically, what is expected of them. Truth is, to become successful in your
career, you need to go beyond you job specification.
Be Innovative
It is true that every
organization has its own culture but don’t be restricted by the status quo. Often,
people are driven by “this is how it’s always been” mentality. This makes them
averse to change. To gain career success, you must be innovative. Being creative
helps you to develop ideas that are capable of leading to change but being
innovative helps you to transform the ideas into new and tangible processes.
Don’t just remain
there; bring on the change that can develop the company. Also don’t forget to
show humility when dishing out the new ideas.
Record Your Attained
Goals
Being ready with an
updated resume keeps you ready for any opportunity that may come your way. This
is where your accomplished goals come very handy. When you complete an
important career goal or big projects, write them down, then update your resume
which is part of successful career planning.
Keep the Learning
Track
In this era of stiff
competition, aside what you have accomplished, what you have learnt in your
career is key to career success. How have you improved your skills and
knowledge? What new ideas of expertise have you picked up though the year? What
trainings have you gone for, either sponsored by your company or by self? There
is need to always unlearn, learn and re-learn to consistently show relevant
competence is given career.
Make Customer your
Focus
To attain career success,
you need to make your organization’s customers your focus. Develop a customer
focused, user experience mindset. This at-important skill will generally have
ripple effect on your commitment all through your career. It will enhance your
relationship with colleagues as well as build trust with your customers.
-Chioma Okoye
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