As thousands of graduates pass out of business schools, colleges and universities all over the world every year we all wonder, who will make it in this race. Philosophy aside, when I say make it, I do mean who has the right metal to reach that C level in a well known company. At work, we all see people who have made it big and hear stories about how they make it big. We make our own impressions. I have waded through many leaders in my career and observed them with a keen eye. While this is not an exact science you would agree with the old adage ‘The smart man learns from other people’s experiences’. So here is my experience and golden bullet points on how to make a career.
10 + 1 Tips on how to make a career
1. Identifying where is the right place and what is the right time.
2. Have more than one mentors in the organization
3. Try and do an assistant role to a CXO – Just to make your network in the organization
4. Keep the balance – Its not a 100 m race, it’s a marathon
5. Be good to people on your way up, you would need them if you have to come down
6. Understand that your career will go through some doldrums
7. There is a time to lie low
8. Build your team, let your subordinates flourish
9. Take your company outside, get up on a stage
10. There is a time to quit
11. It pays to be loyal
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