If you want to excel in your career path to the point that you pass
even your dad, who has obviously spent a few extra decades in the job
field, work will be involved. It takes a whole lot of effort to move up
so rapidly that you condense a few decades into a few years.
Get ready for the role reversal, dad.
But it’s not necessarily back-breaking work. In this instance, it’s a
case of working smarter, not physically harder. If you wish to rise
quickly, here’s a trajectory to consider, complete with some necessary
steps.
1. Always focus on resume building. Every employer uses a resume to quantify job candidates, and an outstanding resume
quickly starts you out on the path to superstardom. Every opportunity
that comes your way should be thought of in terms of whether it’s
something you’d like to see on your list of experiences. Whether it’s
volunteer efforts or investment club attendance, think carefully about
how you spend every second of your time. Wasted time will hold you back
in achieving your goal to be your dad’s boss in five years!
2. Develop the skills that your dad’s present boss brings to the table.
If possible, meet the boss. Emulate his or her apparent
characteristics, and he or she will be more likely to notice you.
Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but it also gains you
attention from those who influence hiring decisions.
3. Find your weaknesses. No one rises quickly when they
exhibit flaws of character, judgment or work ethics. Identify yours and
write them down. Hang them up in a visible place, such as on the
refrigerator or bathroom mirror. Being reminded of them will help you to
direct your efforts towards fixing your shortcomings while retaining
your positive traits.
4. Build on your strengths. Every leader has some natural
gifts that help them get to the top. Sometimes it’s a quick thinking
ability, sometimes it’s charm coupled with a ‘can do’ attitude. Whatever
your gifts, become the master of them by getting a sound education. That mastery will serve you well when you can execute your embellished natural gifts without apparent effort.
5. Be broad in both your study and your interests. Knowing
every single detail about tires, if that’s the business you’re in, isn’t
enough to land you the ‘boss’ position. You must also be able to handle
workers, salespeople, repair people, problems and every other
eventuality. While it’s important to know the tires too, they’re not the
only things to stay current upon.
6. Learn to handle issues smoothly. Negative news pops up
all the time in the business world, and an effective boss is adept at
handling the situation before it becomes a crisis.
7. See where the trends lead in the industry. It’s not a
case of learning about what’s important now; it’s a case of seeing what
will be important in a few years. By being ahead of the curve, you can
position yourself to thrive when your knowledge comes into heightened
demand.
It’s not simple, but with a lot of work and career focus, you can rise quickly to a position that your dad has not yet attained.
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