Some rules to follow for a successful professional career

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Do you want to succeed in your professional career? Most people will undoubtedly answer “Yes” to this question. Yet few of us take the time to think about what it takes to get there. For many of us, a successful professional career is a life goal. Achieving your goals requires going through different stages, working on yourself, questioning yourself, valuing your potential and going beyond your limits. We indeed live in a world governed by social status and money. There are indeed specific things we can do daily to cultivate our success.

Positive thinking and attitude: be optimistic!

Your thinking impacts your attitude! Seeing the glass half full rather than half empty allows you to move forward and not stop at failure. Being enthusiastic, dynamic and joyful will make you want to surpass yourself, to conquer and enrich your future projections. Conversely, if you adopt a negative and pessimistic attitude, you risk locking yourself in a bubble, stagnating, you will fuel your anger and dark thoughts, which will slow you down in your daily life.

If your interview feedback is negative, don’t give up, visualize the beneficial and positive side of the situation: your CV has been appreciated and you have taken the next step, see this interview as training for the next ones to come. and try to improve the areas that did not allow you to get the job.

You have not evolved since your hiring, be patient! Prove yourself, show your goodwill and continue to develop your skills; your promotion will arrive at the right time!

When you view failure as an exercise, you give yourself the opportunity to surpass yourself the next time! Keep your smile and your joie de vivre, your attitude will reflect your state of mind!

Stay trained in your field

Learning and studying should not just be reserved for university studies. Continuing to learn and grow can not only make you a better person, but it can also help you get a head start in your career. Success requires curiosity at work and a desire to improve your skills and qualifications. By broadening your knowledge in this way, you become a better candidate compared to the competition.

Having a willingness to learn can also show your employer your dedication and desire to grow in the company. Some companies will even pay for your training if they think it will make you more successful. Your boss may even be able to suggest relevant courses for your growth and promotion within the company. This way you can be sure that you will use your time to develop the right skills.

As you continue to grow, not only will you be a more complete employee, but you will also remain more mentally flexible. You will be better able to cope with changes and advancements as they arise.

Maximize your confidence: Believe in yourself!

Are you afraid of not being up to the task, of not having the necessary skills or of no longer/not being at the level following an error? These few signals indicate a lack or loss of self-confidence. If doubt has taken hold of you, you need to regain confidence. And self-confidence comes through self-knowledge. You will have to ask yourself about your abilities, your skills, your talents and your qualities in order to become aware of your professional value. Also try to understand the origin of this lack of confidence: do you have doubts about your abilities? Your supervisor? Following this diagnosis, take a look back at your career paths and revisit your successes. You will quickly find that you are not as bad as you think and this will help you work on your self-esteem. Moreover, you have to dare; be proactive ; an opinion, an experience or a criticism can only be constructive! Finally, don’t be afraid to be ambitious; have goals, think big, achieve your dreams: nothing is impossible if you give yourself the means!

Play sports

Playing a sport and especially a team sport will teach you invaluable soft skills that are highly sought after by employers. Professional athletes have mastered everything there is to know about how to prepare your body. They understand hard work, adaptability, teamwork, goal achievement, and humility.

The life skills and lessons you learn while playing your sport will translate to the workplace and help you advance in your career. These skills will also help you build your social capital and have a positive effect on your physical and mental health.

Pay attention and listen!

Two essential keys to work are: listening and being attentive! Communication involves listening to your interlocutor and optimizing the fluidity of exchanges. Your attention and listening will be proof of investment and rigor at work. During a meeting, a service meeting or a simple conversation, it is important to be sensitive to your partner’s speech to identify relevant elements, this will enhance your interlocutor and underline your attention and interest. It is also essential to listen carefully to your partners in the context of collective work, listening to each other and not interrupting each other, will optimize the sharing of ideas and the coordination of the team. Finally, being attentive and listening on a human level is fundamental, be empathetic and benevolent!

In summary: Having a successful professional career takes time, effort and patience. these rules above can provide you with the foundation to become a successful professional. Your attitude, your mindset and your skills are the ingredients that will lead you to success in your career. You can begin to create positive change and experience real professional success.