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Winding steps
to a successful career? We suggest a short cut.
Here are a few tips to take you higher up the corporate ladder- articles
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Communication - A must for success
Rita's
interview seemed to have gone just fine. She appeared to have presented
her skills competently to the Vice-President (finance). Her resume indicated
that she was the right person for the job. Yet she was not selected for
the post of finance manager. So what happened? According to the VP, Rita
was quiet and rather withdrawn. She failed to show any kind of interest
towards the prospective job. As a result company finally chose someone
less talented, but more enthusiastic and confident. The moral of the story;
communication and self-promotion is as important as the skill you possess.
The first thing an employer looks for is the ability of the potential
candidate to communicate effectively and enthusiastically. Here are some
tips on how to improve your communication skills--
Be Flexible: A must!
A good communicator is one who can express him/her self clearly right
across the organisation structure. The key to effective communication
is flexibility. You should also be able to identify an opportunity to
communicate. More importantly, deal with different situations and personalities
accordingly. For instance, getting into details with somebody who likes
bare-bone facts, would be inappropriate.
Don't blow your own trumpet but let them know
Who ever told you self-promotion is in bad taste? It's imperative to possess
strong persuasion skills. This could explain why two people with similar
backgrounds find themselves in different career positions. Learn to sell
your skills. How else will your prospective employer know what you are
capable of?
If you think that hard work and talent speak for themselves, you need
to get your thoughts updated. Perhaps it is true in the context of the
academic world, but the corporate arena requires certain amount of persuasion
to move ahead.
Ask and you shall….
Merely being intelligent, hardworking, and loyal is a thing of the past.
Now you have to make a conscious attempt to push yourself into the limelight.
Don't assume your superiors will recognise your interests, capabilities
and achievements. If you want something, ask for it!! It's important to
put your feelings into words.
Don't be modest about your achievements. Live up to that of which you are capable. However, do not overplay your cards. Self-promotion should not change your personality or principles. Neither do you have to resort to unethical promotion techniques. Emphasise your capabilities, communicate well.
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