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What Qualities Do You Need To Have Career Advancement?
When it comes to preparing for a career people often spend ten's
of thousands of dollars on their education, clothing and
development. Yet once they get into their job they find out that
everything they needed to succeed wasn't taught to them in
school. Those "soft" skills are what determine if you are going
to be chosen to move ahead in your career. Amazingly, managers
are not simply looking for the quantity of work a person can do
before offering a promotion. Therefore, slaving over paperwork
into the late hours of the evening isn't going to help you.
Managers want people with substance and social grace. Here is
what you need to know:
1.) Productivity isn't everything. Even though it is important
to be productive this is not what separates you from other
people. One must be both productive and efficient. Make sure
that you are precise in your work with few mistakes. 2.) Learn
how to write. Many managers complain that employees don't know
how to write. Even though people are more educated than they
were in the past they still can't express themselves in clear
and concise language. 3.) Express your opinions. A sure way to
get "sidelined" is to be a quit mouse in every meeting. It is
necessary to speak your mind even though many people disagree
with your logic. However, don't speak to simply be heard or
contradict someone. 4.) Don't get involved in people's personal
affairs. One sure way to kill your career is to get involved in
the problems of other coworkers. When they start arguing over
trivial topics simply stay away and don't comment. 5.) Be a team
player. Being a team player means that you are willing to work
with other people in both an efficient and collaborative manner.
By working with others you begin to make the necessary business
connections. 6.) Volunteer for special projects. Volunteering
for special project is important. You don't want to overload
yourself with work but it is important not to shy from it
either. Employees who avoid work are likely to be let go in
times of financial adversity. 7.) Don't be a suck-up. No one
likes "yes" men. You will put yourself at odds with other
workers and you will lower your credibility as the person who
knows what he/she is talking about.
When I graduated from my MBA program I thought I was going to
tackle the business world. Eventually I learned that my
education was only half of what I needed. The other half lay in
the psychological ways of thinking. Yes-I was smart, motivated,
and arrogant. Yet I didn't progress in my career that way I
wanted to. Every time a promotion came by I was "sidelined" for
someone I though was less worthy. Now I know that the soft
skills are as important as the hard skills.
About the author:
Murad Ali is a doctoral student at the University of Phoenix. He
has written a number of books at major book outlets entitled, "A
Call to Greatness" and "An American Mecca". He is also the
author of The Muslim Times, runs a halal farm, and does
small-business consulting. For more articles written by Murad
Ali please visit http://www.muradenterprises.org
Murad Ali
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