- How You Think is Everything. Always be positive. Think Success, not Failure. Beware of a negative environment.
- Decide upon Your True Dreams and Goals. Write down your specific goals and develop a plan to reach them.
- Take Action. Goals are nothing without action.
- Never Stop Learning. Go back to school or read books. Get training and acquire skills
- Be Persistent and Work Hard. Success is a marathon, not a sprint. Never give up.
- Learn to Analyze Details. Get all the facts, all the input. Learn from your mistakes.
- Focus Your Time and Money. Don't let other people or things distract you.
- Don't Be Afraid To Innovate. Be different. Followng hte herd is a sure way to mediocrity.
- Dean and Communicate with People Effectively. No person is an island. Learn to understand and motivate others.
- Be Honest and Dependable. Take responsibility, otherwise numbers 1-9 won't matter.
Showing posts with label Secrets to Success. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Secrets to Success. Show all posts
Thursday, May 10, 2012
10 Secrets to Success
Monday, January 4, 2010
Dressing For The Job
The rules of dressing are as individual as the workplace, and what is considered "professional," "business casual," and "appropriate" vary.
Consequently, it is a good idea to ask your manager or a human resources representative at your organization for guidance before you start, but, if that is not possible (or if their advice is unclear), experts recommend that you dress conservatively on your first few days on the job as a precaution.
After you've started the job, take a look around at your co-workers to gauge what you should - or shouldn't - wear. If you're dressing one way and it's not how your co-workers dress, then you're projecting that you don't understand the culture.
Ultimately, your workplace dress should be guided by your aspirations. Look at the people who are in the roles that you want to have someday and model your dress after theirs. Dress for the job you want.
Job Choices for Business & Liberal Arts Student: 2010
The rules of dressing are as individual as the workplace, and what is considered "professional," "business casual," and "appropriate" vary.
Consequently, it is a good idea to ask your manager or a human resources representative at your organization for guidance before you start, but, if that is not possible (or if their advice is unclear), experts recommend that you dress conservatively on your first few days on the job as a precaution.
After you've started the job, take a look around at your co-workers to gauge what you should - or shouldn't - wear. If you're dressing one way and it's not how your co-workers dress, then you're projecting that you don't understand the culture.
Ultimately, your workplace dress should be guided by your aspirations. Look at the people who are in the roles that you want to have someday and model your dress after theirs. Dress for the job you want.
Job Choices for Business & Liberal Arts Student: 2010
Career Connections: Preparation for Success
Brenda Barnes Chairman & CEO, Sara Lee Corporation
At Sara Lee, when we find employees that share our values, there is no end to what we can accomplish. And when an employee finds a company that shares their values, they will be happy and committed to that organization. Some tips for success include:
Brenda Barnes Chairman & CEO, Sara Lee Corporation
At Sara Lee, when we find employees that share our values, there is no end to what we can accomplish. And when an employee finds a company that shares their values, they will be happy and committed to that organization. Some tips for success include:
- Have passion for what you do. If you enjoy what you do, and have passion for your hard work, people will take notice.
- Do good work! Being the best at something will open more doors for your career than anything else.
- Take an active role in your career. Find things you are interested in. Get started on your internship for next summer. Take classes in areas that will benefit you down the road. Study abroad to gain language skills and international exposure.
- Take risks. Do something you have never done before. Get out of your comfort zone and you may discover talents you never knew you had.
- Treat others with respect. Live by your values and treat others with respect. Value the input of others.
Career Connections Fall 2009
The Best Advice I Ever Received
Julie Hamilton, President, Global Walmart Group, The Coca-Cola Company
Julie leads the customer team that is responsible for growing and managing the relationship of The Coca-Cola Company's business portfolios and brands with Walmart, the organization's largest customer.
Named on of the "Top Women In Grocery" by M Magazine and Nielsen in 2008, she serves on the boards of the Network of Executive Women in Retail, Children's Miracle Network and SIFE.
She says, "The most important lesson was to treat people the way you would want to be treated and don't ask people to do something you wouldn't be willing to do yourself. That's been an important foundation for how I learned to build, work with and lead teams as well as my approach with customers.
"Another valuable piece of advice I had was to always keep learning and challenging yourself. That might mean picking up an extra assignment or taking on extra work. You will benefit by learning new skill sets, gaining new perspectives, and meeting new people, all of which will help you grow personally and professionally.
For detailed information see Career Connections Fall 2009
Julie Hamilton, President, Global Walmart Group, The Coca-Cola Company
Julie leads the customer team that is responsible for growing and managing the relationship of The Coca-Cola Company's business portfolios and brands with Walmart, the organization's largest customer.
Named on of the "Top Women In Grocery" by M Magazine and Nielsen in 2008, she serves on the boards of the Network of Executive Women in Retail, Children's Miracle Network and SIFE.
She says, "The most important lesson was to treat people the way you would want to be treated and don't ask people to do something you wouldn't be willing to do yourself. That's been an important foundation for how I learned to build, work with and lead teams as well as my approach with customers.
"Another valuable piece of advice I had was to always keep learning and challenging yourself. That might mean picking up an extra assignment or taking on extra work. You will benefit by learning new skill sets, gaining new perspectives, and meeting new people, all of which will help you grow personally and professionally.
For detailed information see Career Connections Fall 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
Succeeding in a competitive Job Market
Flexibility: For the ambitious job seeker facing a competitive job market, perhaps nothing is more important than flexibility. That means considering options outside of your comfort zone, but it doesn't mean your job search should be unfocused or disorganized. And don't just stop at opening your mind to different job options, be open to relocation.
Start Now: Many students don't think about their job search until senior year. The key is to not sit back and wait: TAKE ACTION NOW.
Use your career center: Your campus career center should be your first stop. Schedule an appointment with a career counselor to explore your career options. Take part in the resume writing, interviewing and other job-search-related events.
Employers say that the lack of research is obvious in interviews and that researching the company, and specific job, if possible - is perhaps the single most important thing a potential employee can do before interviewing. Candidates who fail to do so can come across to employers as disinterested and lacking initiative.
Know what employers want: Most job postings will provide a general list of requirements - the "hard" skills. Perhaps cheif among these is the work-related experience. As a rule, employers prize experience in potential employees, as it provides some evidence that you can, in fact, do the job. For most college students, work-related experience is gained through participation in an internship, volunteer activity or part-time job. (And experience doesn't have to be paid to count.)
In addition, many employers screen candidates based on GPA (generally 3.0 and above is the cut off for consideration).
Finally, employers look for "soft" skills - communication skills, leadership abilities, ability to work in a team, and the like. Employers look for well-rounded individuals. These individuals offer more than just an academic record. "They also participate in sprots or hold leadership positions in student organizations. They have the ability to listen, write, and speak effectively.
Connect with employers: In a competitive job market, it's especially important to use everything at your disposal. While you're in college, take advantage of any opportunities to interact with employers provided through your school. Once you have graduated, you'll find it is not as easy to get access to a group of employers in one location.
Some contacts may be available to you through your school: "Check with your school's alumni association." says Christopher Carlson, manager of university recruiting for Booz Allen Hamilton. "Try to identify alumni who are at companies of interest."
Be thoughtful, be informed: Conduct your job search armed with information and insight so that you don't dismiss a job out of hand or ignore potential opportunities.
Your first job is not likely to be your last, so look at how a job may help you gain experience and develop important skills, even if it's not what you expected to be doing.
For more information see: Job Choices 2010
Flexibility: For the ambitious job seeker facing a competitive job market, perhaps nothing is more important than flexibility. That means considering options outside of your comfort zone, but it doesn't mean your job search should be unfocused or disorganized. And don't just stop at opening your mind to different job options, be open to relocation.
Start Now: Many students don't think about their job search until senior year. The key is to not sit back and wait: TAKE ACTION NOW.
Use your career center: Your campus career center should be your first stop. Schedule an appointment with a career counselor to explore your career options. Take part in the resume writing, interviewing and other job-search-related events.
Employers say that the lack of research is obvious in interviews and that researching the company, and specific job, if possible - is perhaps the single most important thing a potential employee can do before interviewing. Candidates who fail to do so can come across to employers as disinterested and lacking initiative.
Know what employers want: Most job postings will provide a general list of requirements - the "hard" skills. Perhaps cheif among these is the work-related experience. As a rule, employers prize experience in potential employees, as it provides some evidence that you can, in fact, do the job. For most college students, work-related experience is gained through participation in an internship, volunteer activity or part-time job. (And experience doesn't have to be paid to count.)
In addition, many employers screen candidates based on GPA (generally 3.0 and above is the cut off for consideration).
Finally, employers look for "soft" skills - communication skills, leadership abilities, ability to work in a team, and the like. Employers look for well-rounded individuals. These individuals offer more than just an academic record. "They also participate in sprots or hold leadership positions in student organizations. They have the ability to listen, write, and speak effectively.
Connect with employers: In a competitive job market, it's especially important to use everything at your disposal. While you're in college, take advantage of any opportunities to interact with employers provided through your school. Once you have graduated, you'll find it is not as easy to get access to a group of employers in one location.
Some contacts may be available to you through your school: "Check with your school's alumni association." says Christopher Carlson, manager of university recruiting for Booz Allen Hamilton. "Try to identify alumni who are at companies of interest."
Be thoughtful, be informed: Conduct your job search armed with information and insight so that you don't dismiss a job out of hand or ignore potential opportunities.
Your first job is not likely to be your last, so look at how a job may help you gain experience and develop important skills, even if it's not what you expected to be doing.
For more information see: Job Choices 2010
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