How to Improve Your Career

Career - Definition

• Career is a term defined as an individual's "course or progress through life (or a distinct portion of life)".

• It is usually considered to pertain to remunerative work (and sometimes also formal education).

Introduction• A career is mostly seen as

a course of successive situations that make up a person's occupation.

• Most frequently "career" in the 20th century referenced the series of jobs or positions by which one earned one's money.

Important Aspects

• A persons worth is often measured by the career success or failings.

• Our career process never ends, since we are constantly learning and improving.

Strategies to Develop your Career

• You want to make the best impression you can in the work place.

• Learn to develop some good habits and it won't be long before you have got the eye of management.

Don´t Do It Later• Procrastinating has

always been a major problem.

• Identify how you’re procrastinating and create a system to discourage yourself from doing so.

• It will dramatically increase your productivity.

Speak Up• If you have a good idea, say

something. • If you see a colleague in

distress, lend your hand (or ear).

• If you're unhappy with your work and you've got a great idea for how to improve the situation, offer up your solution

Pinpoint the Essentials

• One of the biggest myths in business is that those who work the hardest are the ones that get ahead the most.

• Working hard is important, but working smart is just as important

Call People

• You should also make a few phone calls to catch up with peers and others.

• It’s surprising how many times a contact phone call can lead to a new career opportunity.

Don´t Be Afraid to Associate

• If your career has an association, go beyond joining it and make an effort to be a regular participant in it.

• Your participation will put you in the position to meet those higher up in the organization.

Stand out and be noticed

• Don´t be afraid to be noticed and to participate in new projects.

• Your changes to improve your skills and professional experience could be important for new positions.

Find a Mentor

• One of the best ways to get ahead is to learn from someone who already has.

• When choosing a mentor, look for someone who represents your values and who supports your goals.

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