In need of some free career advice? I wanted to blog about things that have helped me in my 40+ years of life, 20+ years of IT experience, and working in general.
Summary:
- Share your knowledge with others.
- Helping others succeed enables you to succeed.
- Communication is key. Be a good person. Acknowledge and work on improving your own flaws.
- Don’t be a dick. No one likes working with or helping the asshole on your team.
- Be part of the solution; If you recognize something that sucks or could be improved at your job, bring a solution to the problem to your boss. Own fixing it instead of “complaining” about it.
- Take ownership of your mistakes; you’re human. You’ll gain respect from others by owning your mistakes. That’s how you learn.
- Have empathy for others; see and acknowledge their perspective
- You’ll never know everything; acknowledge, embrace, and “fix” that by researching things you don’t know.
- Continue to learn and improve yourself as a person; this doesn’t mean just related to your job. Don’t know how to crochet? Learn how!
- Find a work/life balance that works for you. Don’t overwork. Prioritize your mental health.
- If you’re not being treated fairly or not mentally challenged enough in your current job, it’s time to move on.
- Have a sense of humor. Use sarcasm where possible. Use meme’s where possible.
- Apply for jobs you’re interested in (internal or external), even if you don’t meet all of their listed requirements.
- Don’t have experience in xyz thing? Research and learn more about it.
- I’ve bombed plenty of interviews. You will too. Don’t let that discourage you from applying to other job listings. You learn and grow your interviewing skills and knowledge that way.
- Life is short; take your vacation days, even if that means a staycation or having downtime. Spend time with your family and friends.
Conclusion
Hopefully this helps you grow as a person and succeed in your career.
