01/05/2017
10 Career Essentials (Putting Your Personality Type to Work)
- Donna Dunning
Trying to get ahead in your career without understanding who you truly are is like striving to reach a destination without a map. Once you identify your personality type and how you prefer to work, learn and interact, you will see a clearer path to achieving your personal and professional goals.
Adopt these 10 fundamental strategies to become more successful and more satisfied with your work:
1. “Ask Yourself for Directions” - set professional goals that mesh with your natural proclivities
2. “Optimize Your Outlook”- maintain a positive outlook, so people will enjoy working with you
3. “Put Yourself in Charge” - take ownership of your career by managing your own progress and development
4. “Learn from Everyone” - become a good listener so you can learn more from others
5. “Relate to Anyone” - become a strong, relatable speaker so others will be receptive to you
6. “Cultivate Your Curiosity” - build your reputation as a savvy, up-to-date employee
7. “Disentangle Your Thoughts” - focus and organize your thinking, so you can solve problems and make sound decisions
8. “Exceed Expectations” - surpass expectations and take on more responsibility
9. “Thrive in Uncertainty” - embrace change and uncertainty. try to view situations from many perspectives and consider several possible outcomes
10. “Promote Your Progress” - promote your achievements to gain recognition and expand your network
