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Kyle
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Schaumburg, Illinois
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What strategies have proven effective for professionals in your particular field to achieve long-term career success, and how can I integrate them into my own career development plan?
I am a current sophomore in high school. I enjoy helping others and am interested in doing something in law or possibly healthcare.
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Stacy Henshaw
Project Manager
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Cumming, Georgia
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Stacy’s Answer
Here are examples of how to achieve long-term career success by a Team at Verizon:
-Embrace challenges and change
-Try new things and not being afraid. Growth mindset. Being comfortable with being uncomfortable.
-Don't be afraid to make mistakes - use this as learning experiences
-Grow your education and expand skill set. You can do this through change roles, various continuous education (degrees, certifications, job shadowing etc).
-Networking and personal branding
-Mentor/mentee relationships
-Open to feedback and how you can continue to develop. Don't take the feedback personally.
-Volunteer for special projects and initiatives outside of your direct role to continue to grow skill sets and network
-Career progession doesn't have to be a true promotion - can be lateral moves to grow skill sets and expose yourself to different areas of the business
-Positive attitude, professionalism, integrity for decision making
-Embrace challenges and change
-Try new things and not being afraid. Growth mindset. Being comfortable with being uncomfortable.
-Don't be afraid to make mistakes - use this as learning experiences
-Grow your education and expand skill set. You can do this through change roles, various continuous education (degrees, certifications, job shadowing etc).
-Networking and personal branding
-Mentor/mentee relationships
-Open to feedback and how you can continue to develop. Don't take the feedback personally.
-Volunteer for special projects and initiatives outside of your direct role to continue to grow skill sets and network
-Career progession doesn't have to be a true promotion - can be lateral moves to grow skill sets and expose yourself to different areas of the business
-Positive attitude, professionalism, integrity for decision making
Love Stacey's recommendations. I would like to add on to two of her points
- See feedback as a gift that someone is being bold enough to give you as an opportunity to grow - they are giving you this feedback because they see the potential in you enough to share this with you.
- Embrace a squiggly career - always be curious to find out what other are doing what their likes and dislikes are about what they are doing and if its something that excites you.
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Carolina Undurraga
Management Consultant
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New York, New York
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Hi there, Kyle! That's a fantastic question you've asked. If I had to pick one, I'd say that developing a habit of consistency is the golden ticket when you're starting out. There's this somewhat well-known book called "Atomic Habits" - it's quite a hit and I would suggest everyone to give it a read at least once. A bunch of my colleagues and I swear by the strategies outlined in this book. I've personally applied these strategies to enhance various areas of my life, from my career to my personal growth.
Read "Atomic Habits"
Carolina recommends the following next steps:
Patrick Meyer
Executive - Data Analytics and AI
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Naperville, Illinois
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Patrick’s Answer
Kyle, your proactive approach to your career is truly commendable, and I'm thrilled to offer some advice. In both the law and healthcare sectors, professionals often thrive by crafting a robust educational base that aligns with their passions. Participate in related extracurricular activities, like debate teams or medical volunteer efforts, to acquire practical experience. This is a path my own children have successfully followed.
Networking is key, so make sure to connect with industry professionals, attend relevant events, and utilize platforms such as LinkedIn for mentorship and opportunities. I've discovered that networking, particularly with those who share your interests or offer encouragement, is an effective strategy.
As a high school sophomore, consider exploring introductory courses or workshops to further define your interests. Cultivate vital communication and interpersonal skills through activities like public speaking and teamwork. Keep up-to-date with industry trends by following trustworthy sources, attending conferences, and joining pertinent organizations.
Think about internships or job shadowing experiences to gain a practical understanding of your chosen fields. Remember, Kyle, your unique path demands ongoing learning; adapt these strategies to your personal strengths. I admire your eagerness to help others and wish you all the best on your career development journey.
Networking is key, so make sure to connect with industry professionals, attend relevant events, and utilize platforms such as LinkedIn for mentorship and opportunities. I've discovered that networking, particularly with those who share your interests or offer encouragement, is an effective strategy.
As a high school sophomore, consider exploring introductory courses or workshops to further define your interests. Cultivate vital communication and interpersonal skills through activities like public speaking and teamwork. Keep up-to-date with industry trends by following trustworthy sources, attending conferences, and joining pertinent organizations.
Think about internships or job shadowing experiences to gain a practical understanding of your chosen fields. Remember, Kyle, your unique path demands ongoing learning; adapt these strategies to your personal strengths. I admire your eagerness to help others and wish you all the best on your career development journey.
Thanks, can't wait to put this advice into action!
Kyle
Mack Bailey
Manufacturing quality technical management
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Rock Hill, South Carolina
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Mack’s Answer
Kyle,
Achieving long-term career success is a worthy goal and asking how to do so may have many answers. Choosing a good answer is difficult enough that I deleted your question initially. Then I came back to it to share my opinion. But first, remember that career success has many measures -- promotions, salary, challenging assignments, community contributions, healthy self-esteem, etc. I feel strongly that setting the following goals to try to live up to every day -- whether in school, in your family, at work, or wherever -- will help ensure success:
TRUSTWORTHY. Tell the truth and keep promises. People can depend on you.
LOYAL. Show that you care about your family, friends, supervisors, school, company, and country.
HELPFUL. Volunteer to help others without expecting a reward.
FRIENDLY. Be a friend to everyone, even people who are very different from you.
COURTEOUS. Be polite to everyone and always use good manners.
KIND. Treat others as you want to be treated. Never harm or kill any living thing without good reason.
OBEDIENT. Follow the rules of your family, school, or employer. Obey the laws of your community and country.
CHEERFUL. Look for the bright side of life. Cheerfully do tasks that come your way. Try to help others be happy.
THRIFTY. Work to pay your own way. Try not to be wasteful. Use time, food, supplies, and natural resources wisely.
BRAVE. Face difficult situations even when you feel afraid. Do what you think is right despite what others might be doing or saying.
CLEAN. Keep your body and mind fit. Help keep your home, workplace, and community clean.
REVERENT. Be reverent toward God. Be faithful in your religious duties. Respect the beliefs of others.
Yes, these are the 12 points of the Boy Scout Law, with slight edits.
Achieving long-term career success is a worthy goal and asking how to do so may have many answers. Choosing a good answer is difficult enough that I deleted your question initially. Then I came back to it to share my opinion. But first, remember that career success has many measures -- promotions, salary, challenging assignments, community contributions, healthy self-esteem, etc. I feel strongly that setting the following goals to try to live up to every day -- whether in school, in your family, at work, or wherever -- will help ensure success:
TRUSTWORTHY. Tell the truth and keep promises. People can depend on you.
LOYAL. Show that you care about your family, friends, supervisors, school, company, and country.
HELPFUL. Volunteer to help others without expecting a reward.
FRIENDLY. Be a friend to everyone, even people who are very different from you.
COURTEOUS. Be polite to everyone and always use good manners.
KIND. Treat others as you want to be treated. Never harm or kill any living thing without good reason.
OBEDIENT. Follow the rules of your family, school, or employer. Obey the laws of your community and country.
CHEERFUL. Look for the bright side of life. Cheerfully do tasks that come your way. Try to help others be happy.
THRIFTY. Work to pay your own way. Try not to be wasteful. Use time, food, supplies, and natural resources wisely.
BRAVE. Face difficult situations even when you feel afraid. Do what you think is right despite what others might be doing or saying.
CLEAN. Keep your body and mind fit. Help keep your home, workplace, and community clean.
REVERENT. Be reverent toward God. Be faithful in your religious duties. Respect the beliefs of others.
Yes, these are the 12 points of the Boy Scout Law, with slight edits.
James Constantine Frangos
Consultant Dietitian & Software Developer since 1972 => Nutrition Education => Health & Longevity.
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Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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James Constantine’s Answer
Hello there, Kyle!
Sometimes, I might lose track of the question, but I always hope to provide the right answer for the right student. Your query is about the strategies that professionals in my field have used to achieve long-term career success and how you can incorporate them into your career development plan.
I see you're a sophomore in high school with a passion for helping others and an interest in law or perhaps healthcare. That's fantastic!
Let's take inspiration from Emeritus Professor Sandra Capra, a dietitian who mentored me during my student years in therapeutic dietetics back in 1986. Unfortunately, my love for surfing held me back from pursuing honors or a PhD. I couldn't bear the thought of being away from the waves!
So here's my advice to you: Dedicate yourself to your studies. Aim high and don't end up coding for 52 years like me! Strive for that doctorate and make it count! After much thought and prayer over your situation, I believe a career as a medico-legal expert could be a great fit for you. Go for broke! Not you but the opposition!
There is one way to boost your performance in academic work and professional work. That involves making sure you get enough foods that are high in nutrients that support the body. These foods are protein foods complex, slow-acting carbohydrates, and healthy heart fats that decrease the viscosity of the blood .
That being said you also need to chase up rich sources of B vitamins magnesium calcium and zinc to start off with. There'll be plenty of potassium and fruits use the low sweetness fruits like strawberries and blueberries and raspberries not jam. See my BIO for more advice!
May God bless you abundantly!
James.
Sometimes, I might lose track of the question, but I always hope to provide the right answer for the right student. Your query is about the strategies that professionals in my field have used to achieve long-term career success and how you can incorporate them into your career development plan.
I see you're a sophomore in high school with a passion for helping others and an interest in law or perhaps healthcare. That's fantastic!
Let's take inspiration from Emeritus Professor Sandra Capra, a dietitian who mentored me during my student years in therapeutic dietetics back in 1986. Unfortunately, my love for surfing held me back from pursuing honors or a PhD. I couldn't bear the thought of being away from the waves!
So here's my advice to you: Dedicate yourself to your studies. Aim high and don't end up coding for 52 years like me! Strive for that doctorate and make it count! After much thought and prayer over your situation, I believe a career as a medico-legal expert could be a great fit for you. Go for broke! Not you but the opposition!
There is one way to boost your performance in academic work and professional work. That involves making sure you get enough foods that are high in nutrients that support the body. These foods are protein foods complex, slow-acting carbohydrates, and healthy heart fats that decrease the viscosity of the blood .
That being said you also need to chase up rich sources of B vitamins magnesium calcium and zinc to start off with. There'll be plenty of potassium and fruits use the low sweetness fruits like strawberries and blueberries and raspberries not jam. See my BIO for more advice!
May God bless you abundantly!
James.
Juney Dijkstra
Business Development / Production / Project Management
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Hilversum, North Holland, Netherlands
Updated
Juney’s Answer
Seconding Deepa's advice to network!
In addition to the above advice: In our ever-changing world, it's important to recognise we'll have to keep changing as well. Embrace the idea of being a lifelong learner with a growth mindset. Acknowledge that even if you obtain a slip of paper that qualifies you for a certain role, you'll never be done learning, and the only way to be resilient (let alone anti-fragile) is to remain open minded & pursue new perspectives and insights.
As you no doubt see in the news, and have experienced in your life, both law and healthcare are fields that change constantly and rapidly. Web3/blockchain, cloud computing, generative AI are examples that take law by storm, and one only has to think of COVID or Crispr technology for the healthcare field, to recognise that change will be constant regardless of the career you pursue. Stay current, and keep an eye on research & development, to get ahead of the curve on your journey.
A book recommendation would be the book Mindset by Carol Dweck!
In addition to the above advice: In our ever-changing world, it's important to recognise we'll have to keep changing as well. Embrace the idea of being a lifelong learner with a growth mindset. Acknowledge that even if you obtain a slip of paper that qualifies you for a certain role, you'll never be done learning, and the only way to be resilient (let alone anti-fragile) is to remain open minded & pursue new perspectives and insights.
As you no doubt see in the news, and have experienced in your life, both law and healthcare are fields that change constantly and rapidly. Web3/blockchain, cloud computing, generative AI are examples that take law by storm, and one only has to think of COVID or Crispr technology for the healthcare field, to recognise that change will be constant regardless of the career you pursue. Stay current, and keep an eye on research & development, to get ahead of the curve on your journey.
A book recommendation would be the book Mindset by Carol Dweck!
Doreen Lucas
Manager
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Apopka, Florida
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Doreen’s Answer
Kyle, I've received this question from many of my team members across different roles. The key to advancing in your career is to embrace "complete responsibility". What does this imply? Don't sidestep responsibility. If you're posed with a question and you know the answer, that's fantastic. If you're asked something but don't have the answer, then assist your customer - whether they're within the organization or outside - in finding the solution. And here's a vital point - everyone is your customer. This includes your supervisor, your subordinates, your colleagues, and your ultimate customer - everyone.
Deepa Singh
Organizational Change Management
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Louisville, Kentucky
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Deepa’s Answer
Kyle, one piece of advice I believe is applicable to almost any field where you are looking at the long term - network. Network, and network regularly. Schedule it in so you're never running into "don't have the time."
Cultivating relationships can go a long way when it comes to folks tapping you for a special project, introducing you to someone they know, or perhaps sharing a job opening that may be of interest.
Cultivating relationships can go a long way when it comes to folks tapping you for a special project, introducing you to someone they know, or perhaps sharing a job opening that may be of interest.
I'm excited to put your great advice to good use!
Kyle
Robyn Snyder
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Robyn’s Answer
Seize the chance to dive into fresh tasks, areas, and abilities. Even if they're not your top pick, bear in mind that every experience offers a golden opportunity to learn and acquire something precious. Maintain an open mindset, and you'll be astounded by the tremendous growth you can achieve.
Robert French
Finance Manager
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Seattle, Washington
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Robert’s Answer
Hi Kyle,
I think there are two things regardless of career stage/industry that can ensure you have success long term. One is to constantly seek out development of new skills relevant to your job. For example, if you are interested in Law, that could be improving your public speaking, debate, or writing skills. Having a mindset of continual learning will allow you to keep progressing in your career long term.
Another universal one would be to learn how to identify and solve the key problems in your organization. This makes you incredibly valuable to your team. It doesn't even have to be a massive company problem you are solving, it could be a minor process your manager hates doing that you figure out how to improve/solve. Proactively solving problems for your leadership that are pain-points/annoyances will always be in high demand.
I think there are two things regardless of career stage/industry that can ensure you have success long term. One is to constantly seek out development of new skills relevant to your job. For example, if you are interested in Law, that could be improving your public speaking, debate, or writing skills. Having a mindset of continual learning will allow you to keep progressing in your career long term.
Another universal one would be to learn how to identify and solve the key problems in your organization. This makes you incredibly valuable to your team. It doesn't even have to be a massive company problem you are solving, it could be a minor process your manager hates doing that you figure out how to improve/solve. Proactively solving problems for your leadership that are pain-points/annoyances will always be in high demand.