This presentation is mostly for all the aspiring professionals who are to enter the corporate industry. Presentation outlines the attributes that make a successful career and their relevance, Lack of Skills that can hamper your career and behavior that will make one more successful and lastly the pointers that are important in selecting the Organization to work with.
3. EDUCATION
It is true what you learn from books, you might not
always be able to implement it. But in situations
where you have to implement something new, you
will have to go back to your books.
Most of the times, you get (or find) the problem
statement, You have to come up with solutions for
same. Your knowledge is your tool that will help
you to figure out solutions.
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4. GOAL3 important questions to ask your self
Why is it important to set goals for yourself?
Setting goals gives you long-term vision and short-term motivation. It focuses your acquisition of knowledge, and
helps you to organize your time and your resources so that you can make the very most of your life.
What is the definition of goal setting?
The definition of goal setting is the process of identifying something that you want to accomplish and establishing
measurable goals and timeframes.
How do I go about achieving it?
Set goals in writing, make an action plan. Stick to it.
Use the Template:
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5. VALUES
A belief in action or a choice that individuals make (consciously
or sub consciously) about what is good or bad, worthy or not
worthy, important or not important.
Everyone has certain innate personality traits, One of the
decisions that we as an adult has to make is about what
organization we will choose to work with and therefore quickly
determine the extent to which its values are aligned / broadly
consistent with ours.
Organizational Value is about behaviour of people in an
organization.
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6. INTERESTS
The job you take up should be interesting enough to keep you
going. Now it might not always be possible that you get the most
interesting work in your field of expertise. You might have to
earn it. Be Patient till you get there.
It is in your hands to make your Job or work more interesting for
you.
Distinguish between JOB and the WAY you do it.
Every Job will have an aspect that will be unpleasant.
Self motivate and get through it with a smile.
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7. VISION
Three simple tests that can help you determine whether your vision is real and good are
1. The memorable test
Read it out to your mum. If she cant repeat it back to you word for word, its too long or too Vague.
2. The concrete test
Ask your ten-year-old nephew to draw it. If he cant, its too Abstract.
3. The inspiring test
Ask your gen-y cousin if it makes him sound like a cool place or cool work. If they say no, its too Dull.
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8. SKILLS: LACK OF THESE 6 SKILLS CAN HAMPER
YOUR CAREER
1. DECISION MAKING
2. LISTENING WITH INTENTION
3. BUILDING CONNECTIONS
4. CREATING TIME
5. PROMOTING YOURSELF
6. UNDERSTANDING BUSINESS
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9. BEHAVIOURS
1. Be Competitive
2. Stay Focused, Stay Positive
3. Find Opportunities In Disguise
4. Work Hard , Work Smart , Party Harder
5. Working Hours Sigma (the sum of hours spent at work should be productive, Be your best at your work)
6. Know Your Job Well Be Data Oriented
7. EYE For Detail
8. Be Proactive
9. Be Creative
10.Be Professional
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10. POINTERS THAT ARE IMPORTANT IN
SELECTING THE ORGANIZATION TO WORK:
Analysing these pointers will help you in finalising the organization you want to work with:
BUSINESS / INDUSTRY
ORGANIZATION'S PROFIT / INVESTMENT
RESPONSIBILITIES EXPECTED OUT OF YOU
VALUE ADDITION (WHAT CAN YOU BRING ON TABLE THAT IS ADDITIONAL TO JOB)
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION METHOD.
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