Career Tips
CAREER TIPS
You should be aware that your career development starts the day you are born and continues till the day you leave the earth, it’s for your whole life. Different factors help shape your career ranging from your different personality, your interests, values, background, circumstances and also abilities.
You will need to understand yourself really well as also the world of work really well, because once you have this knowledge, you would be able to make better decisions not just about your education but about your career and life as well. People don’t remain the same all through life; situations will change; however one thing that always remains constant is the need to be better at your job and to make decisions about life not just for now but for the future also.
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- Linked In
- Careerbuilder
- Monster
- Indeed
- JobsInLogistics
- Craigslist
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There are some invaluable advice and information that can be applied to all careers. Ranging from very good networking to being thoroughly prepared for upcoming events.
Networking Events:
- Industry Specific
- Recruiting and HR Manager
- Local Events
These are very important pieces of advice for everyone who wishes to be successful in their career. Being able to network is a key to professional success and also being able to develop social skills and the act of establishing good relationships with coworkers helps to make you better at your career so try and create a broader network that will help you move higher.
It really pays to be nice and cordial with everyone at work as you never know when or how you would need them in future. Making friends at work should never be seen as a means to an end but if you are unsure of something always be humble enough to ask people. You will be shocked that people like to engage in conversation, and feel good when you care about their opinion.
Social Media: Friend or Foe
You should be careful of what you post online. Posting things which are not professional or are disrespectful is going to affect your hiring chances. You may think people are not looking, but they are. They are reviewing your photos, your likes, groups, and networks. But you can let social media help in other ways. If you follow local career based groups, networks, employment agencies you can get updated news on open positions in your area.
Current Events:
It is a wise idea to get into the habit of reading, make it a habit to read whatever comes your way. It is a good way to keep up with the latest developments. This is especially critical for the interview process. When you can discuss a company’s current events, achievements or industry specific information it shows additional interest as well as knowledge of the industry.
You Don’t Become CEO in 1 Day:
Success doesn’t come easy you have to work your way up towards success. You can start small but with time and patience gradually move your way up. You should try and get lessons from every experience in your life. It is also important to have exposures, good ones, bad ones and even the and ugly ones too. You should be creative, show confidence by taking the initiative, think proactively and engage everyone consistently. All in all, it pays to be confident but not overly confident, and you should always have a backup plan ready in the event that something seriously goes wrong with your main plan.
So good luck as you go and uncovering your career skills!
