Friday, December 19, 2014

Moving Forward

I attended a seminar where I had the opportunity to be in an intimate setting with professionals who were 10+ years in their careers. I remember one of the professionals on the panel saying, "Once you begin your career, it is wise to tread lightly. As a beginner, your role is to be a sponge; talk less, be less opinionated, and listen more. Be the one that always wants to be a part of a new learning experience within your company." Be wise in every opportunity that you have and operate in excellence in all things!
After researching steps and consistent methods you can take to never stop going higher in your career, I stumbled across two articles that gave me great advice:
  1. Embrace the power of positive thinking
  2. Distinguish your long and short-term goals
  3. Follow trends within your particular industry
  4. Keep your resume updated and ready
  5. Develop more skills
  6. Continue to cultivate your network, it is also a good idea to network within your current workplace, and
  7. Keep your eyes and ears open

Keep in mind, that although you may be new (well some of you reading this may be seasoned, regard this as well!), that does not mean that you cannot plan for the future! Never stop planning to move forward!

Click on the links below to further read the posts about how to move forward in your career!

Sources: Five Ways to Keep Your Career Moving Forward
6 Tips for Moving Your Career Forward



Good luck and be EXCELLENT!
Until next time!