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How ‘To Take Charge Of Your Career’

by Bright Osadiaye, posted in BriSights, Health & Well-Being, Leadership, Management, Personal Development, Workplace Learning
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‘Looking at crisis is one way to identity and learn from thought leaders.’

‘Expand your options, don’t limit your thinking.’

‘Focus on what you know how to do using simple language.’

‘Performance is important, especially early in your career, but image and your spheres of influence count more as you climb the corporate ladder.’

‘Success requires networking at all levels.’

‘The world is your classroom, take advantage of all it has to offer.’

‘Your job is to use research and open-ended questions to identity pain first, then opportunity.’

‘Transitioning to a new industry is like learning a new language.’

‘Don’t be silent: ask for assistance and demand people treat you as an individual.’

‘Reinforce the desire to have people speak with you directly and not make assumptions about what you will or will not do.’

‘You must take the time to build new relationships and networks to identity job opportunities.’

‘You must become comfortable speaking the language of the new industry.‘

Source

Ted Fleming (2020). Develop: 7 Practical Tools To Take Charge Of Your Career

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by Bright Osadiaye, posted in Health & Well-Being, Improve Academy, Leadership, Management, Personal Development, Workplace Learning Report

‘The goal of the initial networking meeting is to get to the second meeting. Networking is a long-term strategy of building relationships.’

‘If you’re not creating ambassadors, you’re not networking effectively. Put in the effort to prepare and do the work for your contacts so they leave impressed and ready to market you to their network.’

‘Everyone experiences a touch of Imposter Syndrome at one time or another. When it strikes, recall your achievements and know that you’re likely on the verge of a professional growth spurt, which is positive.’

‘Be prepared to start your interview with a compelling answer to the frequently asked question, ‘Tell me about yourself.”

‘Close strong with insightful questions, including the key questions, which will wipe concerns off the table and secure you as a viable candidate.’

‘Fear is a learned response- tackle it head-on so it doesn’t become an obstacle in your Switch.’

‘The job search is unfair. That’s true, but don’t complain about it; instead, use it to your advantage as a Switcher.’

‘Hirers are not always responsive. It can be frustrating, but it’s not personal. Be gracious and persistent to get the information you need to keep moving your job search forward.’

‘Keep putting 100 percent into your job search until you’ve signed on the dotted line. Unexpected obstacles can arise so don’t make the mistake of slowing down the search.’

‘Keep the ball in your court. Some things are beyond your control in a career switch, so take a lead role on those things you can conrol.’

‘Embrace the ‘middle seat.’ Your attitude can have a big impact in the job search, so choose a positive one.’

Source:

Dawn Graham (2018). Switchers: How Smart Professionals Change Careers and Seize Success