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Tuesday, November 4, 2008

How to acheive career success?

We always get a lot of advice regarding how to achieve career success . Some say we must hop jobs frequently and leap to higher positions with every jump . Some suggest that loyalty towards the organisation is crucial to career success and loyal employees have a better chance of moving up the corporate ladder . Others say maintaining good relations with the superiors is crucial to taste quick success . Some even say that in order to go places you have to expand our network of contacts . While the above mentioned are a few roundabout ways of getting where you want to be , here are a few tried & tested strategies that will surely put our career on a fast track :



1. FOCUS ON LEARNING :

Do not wait for your boss or your organisation to identify and sponsor your training needs . Take responsibility for your own learning and skill enhancement .



2. ANALYSE YOUR STRENGTHS :

Find out what you do best and look for opportunities to shine in those areas . Be specific about what you want to be and hone our skills in that direction . Earn certifications in your niche areas .



3. LEARN TO BE A GO-GETTER :

Develop the reputation of being an achiever . Earn the trust of your boss as the most reliable person who can get the job done by overcoming all the obstacles .

4. MATCH JOBS WITH CAREER PLAN :

Choose jobs and projects with care . See that each job helps you develop and use our skills in such a way as to further your career plans

5. LEARN FROM YOUR COLLEAGUES :

Be open to new ideas . Pick up clues on how to to be more creative , innovative and proactive from your colleagues who are highly successful .

6. FIND OPPORTUNITIES TO EXCEL :

Go beyond the call of duty and help our boss solve burning issues . Solving the right problems creates opportunities to get recognised . Your talents when recognised help you move up the career ladder .

7. NEVER GET BORED :

Sustain the passion for your work . Never let the job become stale . Look for new ways of accomplishing things .Expand our horizons , take on new responsibilities , and delegate some routine jobs to others in order to sustain the passion for your job . Passion for work can alone help you reach desired heights in your career .

8.COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY :

Assertiveness is vital for career success . Articulate your ideas and opinions well to make an impact in your organisation . Whether you change jobs or stay put in an organisation , be proactive and never lose focus on your career aspirations .

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