Selecting your first career is the most critical. This is because it will set the direction or path to your career.I give my own example. When I join the national carrier as aircraft engineer, unknowingly, I had set the path for my future career. I consider it as unknowingly, as I was too you to think for my own future. I cut off most of the other options, I cannot be a doctor or teacher.
Once your are in your career, these are the tips to move forward in your role:
a. Take stock of your strength. This the most important, as you have to leverage on your strength. This include your natural preference. If you are the type who prefer to study or work alone, you will not excel in jobs that require mass involvement of other people, like marketing or PR. You may be suited to job like doctor or researcher.
b. Evaluate your goal. Ask yourself... what do you want to achieve in your life. The good thing is, if you really want it, your can change your personality. I know a person who was timid and quiet in his early school life, turned to be a powerful politician liked by many.
c. Know the trade. Have the knowledge and skill is important. It will determine your ability to do the job as well as the perception of the people. It is unlikely that people trust you if you lack the knowledge.
d. Attend the trade events. This has multiple benefits. It can help you to upgrade your skills and at the same time increase your contacts.
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