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15 High Performance Habits For Career Success

Written by Natalia

For the majority of professionals, career success is the key factor in happiness. Considering the fact that the 80% of our time daily is dedicated to our work, it’s no wonder career is taken so seriously.

This article by Lewis Humphries, in Lifehack, recommends a list of 15 good habits for career success as well as personal success (to include the remainder 20% of our daily lives).

As the author says, “You cannot succeed in life without first achieving personal growth” and I couldn’t agree more! Why don’t we all make a commitment for the coming year? Let’s focus on developing these practices that will lead to our life and career success.

“According to recent statistics released by the Office for National Statistics, under-employment in the UK has now reached its highest level since 1992. An estimated 1.46 million of the nation’s part-time workers are actively seeking full-time employment, as the government struggles to create viable job opportunities for its citizens.

So while British Prime Minister David Cameron may have recently called for individuals from poorer backgrounds to “raise their aspirations,” he must first focus on creating opportunities that motivate this demographic. Even then, it must be recognized that motivation and aspiration are both complex psychological processes, which require a daily commitment and the cultivation of a positive lifestyle.

With this in mind, it is worth identifying the high performance traits and practices that will help you to achieve your goals. Consider the following habits to be successful.”

Here is the link to the article “15 High Performance Habits That Will Make You Successful”

Career Development Tips: 6 Things You Should Accomplish Your First Year At A New Job

Written by Natalia

If you have finally made the big decision to change your a career and you have just started your new job, you will need to focus on your career development in your new position. Whether you have 15 years working experience or you are an entry-level employee, you will find this article from ‘Ms. Career Girl’ to be truly beneficial. Tanya Kertsman lists six things that should be accomplished within the first year at a new job, in order to help you build your career and establish your future success.

“There are some key milestones that every new employee should achieve within their first year at a new company. How you fit in with your team and your professional growth the first year can determine your success in the years that follow.

Make those first 12 months count. By integrating yourself into the company culture and showing enthusiasm for the work you’re doing, you begin to earn the respect of your colleagues, which leads to more interesting projects and greater opportunities. At least once a quarter, review this list to make sure you’re doing what you need to set up the right foundation for a long and prosperous career.”

Read the whole article here “6 Things You Should Accomplish Your First Year At A New Job”



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5 Ways You’re Sabotaging Your Career Success

Written by Natalia

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Even though we might think that we have everything under control, it is very likely that we make a few big mistakes and end up sabotaging our career success. This article by Avery Augustine, in The Daily Muse discusses the five most common mistakes and ways to avoid them.

“Your inbox is empty, your to-dos crossed off, and your weekly report is in your boss’ hands a day early. Let’s face it: You’re the picture of success.

But while your day-to-day work is under control, and it might seem like your career is on track, you may want to take a closer look. Because, as it turns out, it’s pretty easy to make a few big-picture mistakes that can derail your chances for success.

How do I know? Well, as you’re about to find out, I’ve put my career and myself at a disadvantage a few more times than I’d like to admit. So, learn from my professional missteps and make sure you’re not sabotaging your success by making any of these five common mistakes.”

Read the whole article here “5 Ways You’re Sabotaging Your Career Success”

Any One For Ice-Cream? Leadership At Udderlicious

Written by The Career Success Doctor

Leadership is a quality that just about any job paying a reasonable salary requires, but employers can be so vague about what it means. Yesterday I was facilitating a networking event for Islington Chamber of Commerce’s Women In Business club. The topic was Personal Leadership.

We took over a family-owned business – an ice-cream parlour (Udderlicious, 187 Upper Street if you go near Islington in London, England), which has only been open for 2 months. As facilitator, I asked the owners to talk about their journey to opening the shop and the challengers they face, to see what lessons could be learned.

There were three particular attitudes and behaviours they talked about which for me epitomise good leadership.

1. Playing to staff’s strengths and encouraging them to develop. One of their staff is a real people person, so they actively encourage him to come out from behind the counter and meet and greet customers, and take their orders. The customers love him, and he loves doing it, so everyone has a great experience.

2. Getting involved when everyone’s back is against the wall. Delegation is an important skill, but there are times when you all have to turn your hand to all manner of unsavoury or menial activities. If the toilets need cleaning, and you’re the one not doing anything, then toilets it is! And it’s important to know when to stop mucking in, and to step back to ensure that the strategic side of things is also being attended to.

3. Passion for the product and what they do. Udderlicious is unique, because they make the ice-cream themselves, on the premises (and it’s delicious). When they talk about what they are doing you can hear the enthusiasm, excitement and belief in what they are doing, which, for a customer is so reassuring. It rubs off. I found myself leaving there as a passionate advocate of what they are doing. You get such a strong sense that this is important to them, and that they want their customers to have a great experience. They also do everything they can to source all their supplies (including the furniture) locally, which is another great selling point.

When you’re an employee, it’s not always easy to have that passion. Nor do you necessarily have the opportunity to bring on other people. However, if you can’t demonstrate passion, a willingness to get involved and a generosity of spirit, you’re likely to get left behind. And if the organisation constrains you so much that the joy has gone out of your working week, then it’s worth considering what price you are paying in emotional terms to stay there.

If You’re Preparing For Interview, Here’s Something You Need To Know

Written by The Career Success Doctor

If you’re preparing for interview, it’s easy to focus on the material – the questions they might ask and the words and phrases you’ll use to answer them. While that’s a valid part of any interview preparation, there are things that you can do that will totally transform how you perform at interview.

But you also have to pay attention to body language, which is what this TED talk by Amy Cuddy is all about. Funnily enough, it follows on nicely from a post I wrote last week on the hidden wisdom of your body. I had no awareness of this video when I wrote it – I heard about it a few hours after I wrote the post – but sychornicity is a wonderful thing.

Cuddy’s message is fake it till you become it. Your body language profoundly influences how others see you and how you see yourself. As long you are preparing for interview, spend 2 minutes a day practising power poses and get the job of your dreams – seems worth it to me.

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