A few weeks back an article appeared in The Atlantic that has stirred up some controversy. It talked about the near impossibility of women 'having it all'... I debated discussing it here on my blog, but it didn't quite seem to fit perfectly with my general theme of advice for those looking for work. Then I saw this response to that article, 5 Tips to Take Charge of Your Career (Startup Success for Women). The author, Mariette Johnson Wharton, is an entrepreneur in the field of marketing and has some good advice (that is of course valuable for men and women.)
#1 Negotiate for promotions and salary increases...
don't for get my many posts about salary, especially this one on finding salary and employment data.
#2 Start doing the job you want.
Most of us know what we want to do, but opportunities can come at unexpected times and in unexpected ways...
#3 Work on developing a strong leadership style.
Try reading my friends Jerry Steuerwald's leadership blog.
#4 Become a subject matter expert.
Knowing your subject better than anyone else will equal success as an entrepreneur.
#5 Build strong relationships in industry.
Networking, networking, networking.
It doesn't matter if you are considering starting your own business or remaining in a traditional company or if you are a man or a woman... these tips can be valuable for shaping your future employment prospects.
Good luck.
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