Career Success

Much of what is going on my mind outlined some success points in the career path which vary between people.

It’s always tough to give advice on career success factors because there isn’t really a set of formula you can follow that guarantees it.

A combination of various factors – in the right context and with the right character – will give your career a boost.
For senior executives, career success factors will probably work more as a reminder. For career newbies, these factors will be your guide to a career boost (especially if you are in your first year of work). Practice these often and you will see the results:

*Among all the career success factors, this is probably one that is the easiest to do. (Being nice).. doesn’t mean you go around volunteering to make coffee for your colleagues. It can mean very simple and sincere greetings of “Good Morning.” It can also be a pleasant smile.
*(Do things NOW)..! Do not procrastinate. Nothing irks a manager more than a newbie at work that is already showing signs of lazing or taking short cuts. Attack your work immediately. Have a plan of attack to the work that is assigned to you.

If you are lucky enough to be chairing any meetings or are a project leader, remember that listing the set of next steps or action plan is your responsibility. When you have clear next steps; who and when the task should be completed, you become productive. You get a career boost when you are productive. It is one of the easiest career success factors to practice.

*(Notice )..here means being a keen observer of things around you and people. Now, it doesn’t mean being nosy and to start gossiping. Notice here means to observe and to take note of things. When you notice things you become more careful.

*You also become better at knowing how things work in the office. You will blend in better. Notice and learn what are the norms of the industry, the ethics and the legalities. Notice the corporate culture and who is in charge. Sometimes those truly in power are those who can influence the bosses.

Sure, you are new to the industry. There are very few people you know. But that should not stop you from finding out where people hang out and when. Start with your colleagues first. Where do they go for lunch?

*To network at a smaller scale is to get your face recognized. Then you can work on getting your name known. There is a caveat to this, while net working is one of the important career success factors – make sure you deliver good work. All the net working cannot give you a career boost if you do not deliver good work.

*These career success factors work well for career newbies and can give you a career boost. But remember to seek to do great work first before thinking about how you can boost your career.