#WorkTipsWednesday - Things to think about to further your career ⭐️
If you are in your early 20s, in grad school or in your first job, and you feel like you don't know what you're doing... RELAX. You're probably right 😂 There are still lots to learn and more people who know more than you.
When I was new in the workplace, I sometimes found myself being envious of the "older" kids who knew what to say and exactly when to say it. They're so good at stringing words and concepts together to show that they understand the big picture and strategy behind a lot of decisions made.
Now that I'm one of the "older kids" in the workplace, I realize that there really are some things that take time. Familiarity with the way "work" works, being able to speak a certain jargon, and having your own set of beliefs as a practitioner in your field - these are all skills that come with experience. So, what now? If you're a newbie at work/adulting life, what can you do to not feel so lost?
⭐️ Here are 3 tips that you can start applying! ⭐️
Observe. Find out what traits you seem to like or don't like. This can give you clues as to what you value in your workplace.
Once you have more clarity on what you value at work, find your role models. Surround yourself with people who you want to be like.
Ask those role models about the traits that you admire. These lessons can reinforce your practice of the behaviors. This makes your development more guided and intentional.
In my career, I find that I was always around people who were more experienced (and older) than me. There were times that I felt out of place and wished I could have more people in my age group. But looking back, I now know that I would not change a thing. Being with them has given me a lot of people to look up to. I now have lots of models for the kind of person I want to grow into in my career.
⭐️ What is #WorkThinkWednesday?
On the last Wednesday of every month, we'll share tips to help you navigate your career. These can be tips that were shared with me over the years that I'll pass on to you. Or, these can also be tips from special guests we'll invite so we can all learn from them.
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