Author – Jackie Clark Johnson – Career Coach
You can make great strides in your career without spending long days and nights at the office.
Here is a quick link to Part One. The following principles are ones that can be acted upon when you are ready, but should be a priority in order to stand out in a very competitive industry.
1. Reach out to recruiters
Most recruiters are paid on commission. If you let them know you exist, you can be certain they will call you when something suitable hits their radar. Many recruiters find potential job candidates through sites like this, or through sites such as LinkedIn. Ensure you are registered!
2. Enhance your public speaking abilities
Few of us enjoy speaking in public, but those with good presentation skills are in high demand. Since so few people have the courage to build their skills, it isn’t too challenging to become an affective public speaker. There isn’t a lot of competition.
If you are looking for a respected training program, Toastmasters International is hard to beat.
3. Be indispensable
Some employees are so indispensable (“absolutely necessary”), that the company goes out of its way to make them happy. Be sure your employer needs you. Find an important task, or a certain part of the company and master it!
4. Find a mentor
Like you read in the story of Anives’ founder, the right mentor will take pride in helping you advance your career. A mentor can provide invaluable advice and introduce you to others who can be very beneficial to you. Many of the most successful corporate employees enjoyed the benefit of one or more mentors along the way.
One final thought:
Avoid following the herd at work. The average employee makes a decision to do the minimal amount of work to keep their paycheck. It isn’t difficult to stand out from the pack by being just a little more conscientious of the choices you make.
Are you ready to take your career to the next level?
Boost your career today by excelling at the little things.
Find a mentor, too. You’ll be glad you did!
