Secrets for Career Success

May 4th 2016

Success does not come easily. You have to work really hard in order to achieve your career goals. What makes successful people to stand out from the crowd? Do they work harder? Are they smarter? Or do they have natural talent for success? Probably, but it does not mean that you cannot be successful too. Here are some tips that hopefully you might find helpful for your career.

1. Become an expert at what you do. Focus on one task at a time and do not overload your mind with too many things at the same time. Become great at what you good at, stay unique passionate and confident in your abilities. Work on the skills you already have and try to improve them. If you want to become a Web Designer, learn how to build, for instance WordPress, before you move on to the others.

2. Go that extra mile. Do more than is required. Try your best at delivering great results, set up your goals and strive towards them, it will help you to get noticed. Do not wait for your boss to ask you to do something - show your initiative. Never stop at what you have achieved, there is always room for improvement!

3. Do not be afraid to fail. Failure creates new opportunities. People who live their lives cautiously get nowhere. When you fail you learn from your mistakes and try harder next time. Eliminate your fears of failure by considering the possible outcomes of your decision.               
“It's fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure.”- Bill Gates

4. Be confident. You have to be knowledgeable in order to be confident. If you know your subject, believe in yourself and always look presentable you will naturally show confidence.
Check out this video on how to be confident:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks-_Mh1QhMc

5. Stay focused. Do not let other people or things distract you. Know what you want and keep reminding yourself what your goals are! Surround yourself with positive people and never give up.
“It always seems impossible until it's done.”- Nelson Mandela

At IT Force, we have a proven track record of successfully placing the right people in any type of permanent or contract role.

About the Author: Alena Sycheva is an experienced recruitment manager with IT Force.

Contact Alena at alena.sycheva@itforce.ie or 015546044 for new IT career opportunities.