Comments on: Career Maintenance: 5 Ways to Fine Tune Your Professional Life

By: finance career opportunities

finance career opportunities — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:19:33 +0000

finance career opportunities…

Your topic AirportBusiness.com ” Article ” John Wayne Airport to raise … was interesting when I found it on Sunday searching for finance career opportunities…

By: Tohami, "The Success Pharaoh"

Tohami, "The Success Pharaoh" — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:30:56 +0000

Hi David,

Great Post!

These tips are great, ONLY IF you first choose the right career path! Moving forward in the wrong direction doesn’t make you any good. Knowing your true purpose in life will make this choice much easier.

Regards,
Tohami, “The Success Pharaoh”

By: Jacob from JobMob

Jacob from JobMob — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:38:39 +0000

These are all good tips but I caution people that 1) if you’re already working long hours, trying extra work may do more damage than good, and 2) only start “extending your reach” if you already have your mission goals on track.

By: Stephen Hopson

Stephen Hopson — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:51:57 +0000

I loved the first recommendation “Open conversations with the upper echelon.”

For the shy or uninitiated, this might be seen as “brown nosing” but if done right, nothing could be further from the truth. In a crowded corporate environment, it’s important not only to find a mentor but also make yourself known to the right people who could help your career.

Like it or not, those in the upper ranks have more pull than those in the lower ranks – might as well make good use of that source.

By: RaAr

RaAr — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:51:56 +0000

One main thing missed here is that we should have interest in improving our career & even after many failure keep on trying, here listed are some points but their may be several new things you will find while trying to improve carrer that makes us to try in that way. Learn from failure & head ahead toward success.
While conversations with seniour we should also remember that they are our seniour & they are very much intrested in what work we complited & from that how much they going make profit to company, if we doing mistake then we are very much interested to screw us rather than to improve us, so find some other way to improve which will satify both requirment.

By: Sara

Sara — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:22:08 +0000

I love the professional file. Not only is it a lifesaver when it comes to reviews, but it can give you a feeling of security. Seeing your strengths and accomplishments on paper is a confidence booster, which can make you more daring and authoritative. Kind of like wearing nice underwear. No one sees it, but the change in demeanor is unmistakable.

By: Eugene (Editor, Varsity Blah)

Eugene (Editor, Varsity Blah) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:10:16 +0000

“Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” – Will Rogers

By: Marelisa

Marelisa — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:29:10 +0000

Hi David: Most people simply comply with their position description and basically live for it to be 5:00 p.m. (or whatever their exit-time is). If you want to move up you have to more than occupy the spot you’re currently in (by taking more responsibility, volunteering, increasing your knowledge, and the other things you suggest here). Great post.

By: Steve Olson

Steve Olson — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:01:40 +0000

This is rock solid simple advice for climbing the corporate ladder. In fact it is so simple, few people do it.

By: Shanel Yang

Shanel Yang — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:01:31 +0000

Also, if you consistently try to do these things and consistently get snubbed by the upper echelons at your current place of employment, it might be time to move on. Seriously, some bosses and supervisors will dangle all kinds of juicy carrots in front of you for years to keep you working hard without complaining — but unless actually get to eat a carrot or two once in a while, your growth opportunities at that place are next to nil.

Don’t be afraid to change jobs or even careers. In the U.S., in some fields, you are likely looked down upon by potential employers if you stay too long in one company. How long is too long? Of course, it depends on the field and the company, but 3 – 5 years generally. Always keep an eye what others in your field at your level are doing with their careers and why. Network. Communicate. Keep in touch. Read the trade journals. Analyze. Then, act!

Good luck to everyone! It’s a jungle out there but you don’t have to be the prey. ; )