Thursday, July 22, 2010
Follow Through
8:19 PM | 
Posted by
Curtis Schlaufman
Follow Through:These are two words that can be applied to many different instances in our lives, whether it’s following up on plans we made with friends,perfecting your swing in baseball, or more importantly, being able to follow through in your professional life. You may have great ideas but in order for them to become a reality there has to be follow through. A person with knowledge and skill but no follow through is useless to a company.
One of the biggest attributes that an employer seeks in an employee is someone who is dependable and consistent on following through with the responsibilities they are given. If you can exhibit that you are dependable and consistent to a potential employer it increases your chances of landing a job, or for that matter keeping a job. No one likes a flake. We all have those friends or coworkers that are notorious for flaking. After a while we learn not to depend on them or take their word for granted. The old adage is true, “you are only as good as your word.” When you say you will do something do it!
If you ask any successful person in business how they got to where they are they will probably talk about how they worked hard to get where they are. Working hard entails making sure you following through on every detail. From proof reading all of the communications they send out, showing up on time, going above and beyond their duties, and following up with all of the connections and relationships they established.
If you keep your word and carry out the responsibilities you are given at work then your superiors will start to see you as reliable and trust you with more responsibility; and more responsibility can mean a promotion and a raise! Following through is not a hard thing to do. It just takes care and effort on your behalf. It may seem like a simple concept but it can take you and your career a long way.
If you ask any successful person in business how they got to where they are they will probably talk about how they worked hard to get where they are. Working hard entails making sure you following through on every detail. From proof reading all of the communications they send out, showing up on time, going above and beyond their duties, and following up with all of the connections and relationships they established.
If you keep your word and carry out the responsibilities you are given at work then your superiors will start to see you as reliable and trust you with more responsibility; and more responsibility can mean a promotion and a raise! Following through is not a hard thing to do. It just takes care and effort on your behalf. It may seem like a simple concept but it can take you and your career a long way.
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Friday, July 9, 2010
Summertime challenge...what's your status?
Almost 25% of students who started looking for employment or internships before they finished the spring semester found a position. However, if you are of the unfortunate 75%, there are a few things you can do to still snag an internship or get your foot in the door.
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1. Explore an interest that you set aside during the school year. There's no better time than now to pursue something you're passionate about!
2. Take a summer class at a local community college that is completely unrelated to your major. You may find the pace and subject to be refreshing and to shed a new perspective.
3. Volunteer in your community. There's no better way to rub elbows with some pretty powerful people in your community! Roll up your sleeves and get started.
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