Monday, October 17, 2011

How to Succeed at Work and In a Career

A few weeks ago, you received a Career Headline with advice taken from an employee on how to be successful. Additional advice given by a different employee is shown below.


• "Don't talk negatively about people behind their backs. If you gossip, people won't confide in you."

• "Try to work for someone who'll challenge you. You'll learn more in a year than four years of college."

• "Work in a way that makes your boss look good. If your boss looks good, so will you."

• "Bosses prefer to work with competent people whom they respect. Show competence every day."

• "Let your clothes reflect professionalism. Anyone can look trendy, but looking tasteful is harder."

• "Personal integrity is crucial. Tell nothing but the truth. Bosses can forgive mistakes, but if you lie, you're gone."

• "Try to arrive a few minutes early. It saves you from stress and guilt. You'll be much more relaxed and work better."

• "Strive to keep deadlines. If you cannot meet a deadline, apologize and ask for an extension.Don't fake it that you'll meet a deadline and then disappoint your boss at the last minute."

• "If you must correct someone, don't get personal about it. Never do it in front of others."

• "Spend some time alone every day. Ask yourself, 'What's the mission of my life? What do I want to be? And how should I go about it?'"

• "Always remember that the secret of success is passion about what you are doing. Think big and drive yourself to reach your goal."

Adapted from Pravstak.com

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