Friday, June 23, 2006
10 well known secrets to success
Career counsellors, life coaches and school guidance counsellors agree that for any person, the following 10 well known secrets are required to either succeed in getting a job or creating an entrepreneurial opportunity for themselves.
They tell us that we need to set up our professional and personal life in a way that gives us the time to focus on our chosen career or develop a new business. This also means we need the freedom to take risks.
The following points are suggestions for creating success in your chosen professional path, courtesy of the Canadian Education and Research Institute for Counselling (CERIC):
1. Get Support – Ask friends and family to get involved in supporting you through your job search or new business venture.
2. Manage Time – Learn to manage your time effectively to include both work and personal down time.
3. Budget– Set a realistic budget to include all living and business expenses.
4. Get Organized - Set up a system where you can record and file bills and receipts for quick and easy access.
5. Find a Mentor – Enlist someone you trust and admire to discuss challenges and successes.
6. Network – Networking is an excellent source for making contact and trading information for career and business advancements.
7. Establish Healthy Lifestyle Habits – Get proper sleep, exercise regularly, follow a nutritional diet and balance fun with work.
8. Be Prepared – Plan for 'what if' scenarios. Assemble a list of recommended consultants who can help you with both technical issues as well as staffing needs. Update the information on the list regularly.
9. Make Learning a Life-long Passion – Continually increase your knowledge base to secure your value in the workplace.
10. Think Success – When you enjoy your work, other individuals observe the confidence you emit.
When planning your career direction, a career counsellor can help you wade through the maze of information and career ideas so you can choose a path best suited for you. More information is available on-line at www.ceric.ca.
- News Canada
They tell us that we need to set up our professional and personal life in a way that gives us the time to focus on our chosen career or develop a new business. This also means we need the freedom to take risks.
The following points are suggestions for creating success in your chosen professional path, courtesy of the Canadian Education and Research Institute for Counselling (CERIC):
1. Get Support – Ask friends and family to get involved in supporting you through your job search or new business venture.
2. Manage Time – Learn to manage your time effectively to include both work and personal down time.
3. Budget– Set a realistic budget to include all living and business expenses.
4. Get Organized - Set up a system where you can record and file bills and receipts for quick and easy access.
5. Find a Mentor – Enlist someone you trust and admire to discuss challenges and successes.
6. Network – Networking is an excellent source for making contact and trading information for career and business advancements.
7. Establish Healthy Lifestyle Habits – Get proper sleep, exercise regularly, follow a nutritional diet and balance fun with work.
8. Be Prepared – Plan for 'what if' scenarios. Assemble a list of recommended consultants who can help you with both technical issues as well as staffing needs. Update the information on the list regularly.
9. Make Learning a Life-long Passion – Continually increase your knowledge base to secure your value in the workplace.
10. Think Success – When you enjoy your work, other individuals observe the confidence you emit.
When planning your career direction, a career counsellor can help you wade through the maze of information and career ideas so you can choose a path best suited for you. More information is available on-line at www.ceric.ca.
- News Canada
