Career Tips No One Will Actually Tell You

1)Always be kind to the receptionist, especially at an interview.

2)This goes for anyone, no matter how far up the food chain they are. You never know who they know.

The weaknesses that you’re unaware of will hurt you the most.

3)Use any roadblocks in your career to determine your hidden weaknesses. This might be hard, and involve asking people who didn’t hire you exactly why they didn’t—but it will help you in the long run

4)The number one quality for getting hired is likability

5)Study and work in whatever seemingly unrelated areas you are interested in, even if it’s just a hobby.

6)Learn how to properly use questions.

You can learn, get answers, give answers, mentor people and develop your reputation just by using questions. Learn to use questions in a non-threatening way and you will open up many doors.

7)Don’t just look up for opportunities, look laterally.

People with diverse experience usually progress faster than people with more experience.

8) Don’t complain about Mondays.

9)Do not underestimate the power of social rituals.

10)Your main goal at work should be to learn and contribute.

Success and promotion will follow from there.