In our time, a successful woman in business is no longer a rarity. Although still much less than men. Many people think that to reach career heights, a woman can only a certain way. But this, at least, is silly. On how to make a career and compete with men, without losing yourself, read below.
1. Get valuable experience
Learning is never harmful and it's not too late. Trite, but true. You must use every opportunity to improve your qualifications. And from other areas, knowledge and skills will never interfere. Do not stop, move forward in all respects. Use any courses that can enhance your skills. If, for example, to improve the knowledge of a foreign language, your work will become more effective and be valued higher. The more you know, the less dependent on others. Once you realize it - your career will go up. Of course, you will need to take time to self-study, but the result should be more important than your personal interests. Subsequently, if everything develops according to plan, you will have more free time at times.
Of course, the most attention should be paid to their area, but other issues related to business management, it is not necessary to disdain. You never know what and when you might need it for business. You can not be afraid to master the "men's" business, so that in nothing then from them in terms of business does not depend. Compete with men you can and even need, besides the very men in fact really do not mind.
2. Realize yourself
You are a born owl, getting up early for you is a real meal, and working behind the counter of the store has always seemed unworthy to you two higher educations. And yet, despite this, you got a job at the nearest supermarket. Just because he is near the house. And every day you painfully try to wake yourself up at 6 am, because at seven already have to be at work. You hate what you do, you can not be a good salesman, but pride does not allow you to leave work. How so?! I'm so smart, professional, I just have to cope! In order not to get into a similar situation, you just need to assess your strengths, needs, opportunities and preferences on time. You will never make a career, not giving your best in your work. You do not have anything to shine if you simply do not match the position or it does not fit you.
To admit to yourself that you can not achieve something in something is very difficult. But for further success in business it is necessary. Do not waste time in vain - change the work that you are not able to perform, which you do not like. If you want to get high results, then you should choose an activity that will allow you to hide your shortcomings and realize your opportunities to the maximum. Showing yourself from the best side, you will achieve success much faster and make a career easily and at ease.
Important! Emphasize your achievements in the office. Do not sit silently when you have good ideas. This can help you in your career, because bosses value people who do not hide their assets and can defend their own proposals.
3. Advertise yourself
Do not hesitate to send out your CVs where you can earn more. Modesty is the enemy of a good career. Do you want to advance? Promote yourself! It is not necessary to write a summary of a large volume - three pages of transcripts. The document should not have a larger volume than the typewritten page. You must follow the general rules of writing a resume if you want to show yourself as a professional. But you can promote yourself and not looking for a place in other companies and organizations. Working at home, you too should not remain in the shadows. Do yourself advertising, without leaving the workplace. Participate in projects, actions, be their ideological creator, lead an active lifestyle at work - you will be noticed and appreciated. Get useful links - know how to submit yourself in any circles and under any circumstances. You do not make a career without showing yourself and not making others at least notice you and reckon with you.
Important! Do not notify all your colleagues, even the closest ones, about your unions. The fact that, for example, your project was not implemented due to lack of funds, it is not necessary to voice it to everyone. And in general - close friends and frank conversations should remain outside the business. This is a cruel, but reasonable, law of building a career.
4. Prove your business viability
Your company often conducts travel and activities to integrate employees. You do not like such activities. You want to escape by all means from this adventure. But here's what's important: you must take it for granted and participate in such matters. Moreover, you must be the best in them. This trip is an excellent opportunity to be different from others. Then you have the opportunity to demonstrate positive energy, or even directly communicate with your superiors. And it does not matter when it comes to shaping your career. It was proved that the potential candidates for promotion are mainly active and live workers who are able to submit themselves. If you have the skills and abilities, if you are qualified and experienced - show it! Do this whenever possible and consistently prove your worth.
Important! Maintaining contacts with people from the period of study or other levels of education is very important. Opinion polls show that almost two-thirds of new jobs were found through good acquaintances.
5. Work with participation
What does it mean? It's simple - put all your work into the work, do not refuse help, do not refuse from overtime work. Of course, all this is good in moderation. But the main thing is to be useful to your business, to be the most indispensable employee. Even if you work for yourself - this principle is important in order to make a career and compete with a male businessman. Do not refuse to help the authorities - perhaps someday he will take on your responsibilities.
If the manager decided to ask for help from you - everything is in order. It's worse when the boss turns into a tyrant and makes you do something, and you will continue to insist and deny. So a career can only be buried alive in the ground. Will you be the person for whom the benefit of the company's interests is higher than your own - depends on you.
Important! If on duty you need to do something "yesterday", do not hesitate to stay at work outside of working hours. Prove that you approach your work really diligently.
6. Take the initiative
If you clearly see that where you work, you have no prospects - decide for change. To get a better job, browse the newspapers regularly, responding to any ad that meets your expectations. The most important thing in a career is not to be afraid of change. Of course, it's easier to go over to analysis and meditation, doubt and turmoil and for a few more years to find a place that suits your aspirations. But you can do better. Take the initiative. Reject the type of thinking: "This place is too good to be accepted." Try it! Thus, you will prove that you care about the work of a specific company, and not work at all. This makes a positive impression on employers.
The initiative is useful to those who already work. In this case, it is not always punishable, but, rather, vice versa. Be active in everything that relates to your personal affairs, your status and your promotion.
Important! If you are looking for a job - use the services of personal counseling, talk with a consultant to prepare the ground for an interview with the future boss. Remember, the more strikes, the better you will associate the agency of the company.
7. Be lenient towards yourself
There are no ideal people. We all make mistakes and on the way to a career these errors can not be avoided. To improve yourself as much as possible is a difficult task for you, and is it really necessary? The more you demand of yourself - the greater the risk of subsequently undermining your virtual wings. Everyone can do something wrong. Give yourself time to digest defeat in victory. Postpone the conviction for later and do not rule out success for yourself! It's better to think about it: "It's just a small obstacle on the way to a career". Be able to forgive yourself and never give up. With optimism, you can achieve much more.
Important! If you could achieve even a small success - value yourself! Do not think right away: "I could do it better." In the opinion of psychologists, excessive self-criticism will not help your career, but will only alienate it from you.