Careers

• Be what YOU want to be, not what others say you’d be good at.
• Work at a job that you love and will accept less money for as opposed to a job that you hate but pays better.
• Explore all of your options in terms of a job.
• Get an education, get a job, and support yourself.
• Don’t be afraid to take that fork in the road when it comes to your career.
• One bad day at work doesn’t mean that you should quit. Everyone has bad days at work.
• Never take your job for granted. Many would love to be doing what you do.
• When you land in a job, explore. What other opportunities exist for you within the company?
• Leave your work at work.
• Give kudos to your colleagues for a job well done.
• Don’t be afraid to ask for a raise or more perks if you deserve them.
• Make as many professional/business connections as you can.
• Always keep your resume updated.
• Collect letters of reference from everyone.
• Just because it’s a good job, doesn’t mean it’s the job. If you’re not happy, start looking for something else or take some classes.
• Don’t quit one job without having another.
• Never just quit a job on the spot. Always give your employer two-weeks notice.
• If you become the boss, never belittle your employees.
• Do more than is expected.
• Don’t let anyone else take credit for the work that you do. If it’s your idea/your work, claim it.
• When one of your colleagues starts to gossip about another, leave.
• Behave yourself at office/work parties. Remember, your boss is there.
• If you have a new idea for how to improve things at work, go directly to your boss/supervisor.
• Arrive early and stay late – but not in excess.
• Always help the new person at work learn the ropes.