To step up your game, according to Carla A. Harris, ‘You must define success in a way that you can deliver and that will allow you to create performance currency by delivering a visible, identifiable achievement.’
You ‘must begin to build relationships as soon as you join an organization.’
Because ‘true relationship currency will motivate people to act on your behalf.’
‘Do not be too emotional in your communication at work, stay professional.’
‘Know the common signals and ask questions about what the mean, and adjust your performance as necessary to keep your career moving forward.’
‘You can’t fix it if you don’t know that it’s broken. Whether or not you think it is valid, never be argumentative or aggressive toward someone offering you constructive criticism. Be open to what people have to communicate: it will help you continue to grow.’
‘Be self-aware. Know your profile and what it says about you. … Your profile affects how and if people think of you when new positions, assumptions, or opportunities to lead rise.’
‘Don’t allow yourself to be overwhelmed if you lose your job. Use it as an opportunity to craft and sell your story about your skills and experience and why you make the best candidate for a new job.’
‘Rather than reinventing yourself, seek to reposition yourself by leveraging your experience.’
‘Inventory your strengths and weaknesses, categorizing your experiences, both professional and extracurricular and philanthropic, and focus on what you learned and what skills you developed.’
‘Create a clear picture of what kind of role you want and what skills required to be successful in that role.’
‘Construct an argument that connects the dots between what you have done and what you want to do now, identifying why you would be effective in that new role.’
‘Don’t just take any job. Even if it’s not your dream, make sure it positions you well for what you really want to do.’
Before you settle for anything, ask yourself, ‘What are the future opportunities…?
And ‘are you willing to make a few personal sacrifices along the way?’ If you are, you are more likely to succeed.
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