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The Extra Mile Very early on in my career and at one of the firm’s strategy sessions, the CEO said something that I held on to till this day “If your target is to do 100 things and you do that, you are not exceptional, you only followed instructions - you are only exceptional when you do at least 101 things” In imbibing that philosophy, you can create what I call “My target”. Essentially, it means setting personal goals that surpass the expectations laid out for you. If tasked with 100 things, your target should be to do 150 - so that if at all you do not meet your own target of 150, you would at least have done more than the target of 100. This philosophy also transcends number of tasks and can be applied in other areas of life such as punctuality, if you are expected at a meeting for 9 am, your target should be to arrive at 8:30am so that even if you are "late" by your own timing, you are still very early. In a highly competitive corporate world, the one who is rewarded is the one who dares to go the extra mile. The one who ensures he does at least one more task than the assigned ones. Yes, it is hard but I assure you, it never goes unnoticed and that is the fastest way to rise in one's chosen career. Have you had similar experiences or do you share a similar philosophy, please feel free to share in the comments section.

𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲'𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡. You can’t expect fresh graduates, uncertain about their career paths, to face constant rejection from CEOs of Sassiness. That’s where we usually come in. Our clients aren’t just looking for more meetings—they want access to senior decision-makers, the ones who are tough to reach, and they want every lead to be meticulously qualified. Just this month, we’ve secured meetings with: Jacobs Crackers Siemens Univar The Telegraph Mabey Hire Goldman Sachs Lloyds Banking Chubb AXA NHS McLaren And it’s only October 11th. If you're great once you're in front of the right people but lack the time, skill, or resources to do the prospecting yourself, we’ve got room for one more client.    

To the young professionals in my network, I to share this tidbit of insight with you: This is a magical time in your professional career. In you, people see opportunity. They see your potential - what your fresh perspective and interested energy offers the company/organization, and the guidance and mentorship they can offer you. While some come from a more negative perspective (they can overwork you and pay you less money than seasoned professionals), there are others who recognize the fresh start and new hope you offer. I encourage each of you to take complete advantage of the awesome opportunities you are sure to be offered during this time. The people you meet now, the opportunities you allow yourself to experience, the knowledge that will be shared with you today are gifts only afforded during this exciting time. Time moves so incredibly swiftly. You will transition from being the young professional fighting to be taken seriously to the seasoned professional before you know it. If you've made good decisions now, it will catapult your career, landing you where you want to be in the next couple of decades and positioning you to be the executive giving the next young class the chance. It's important to know that the time is now. Take advantage of this time in your career because they will not be offered again later in life.

Mirror! Mirror! On the wall…. Did I make the right decision? Have you ever found yourself standing in front of a mirror, Questioning the decisions you have made and pondering on their outcomes? That was me after officially resigning from my 5-year formal employment in 2022. I did not have another job offer at hand, all I knew was that it was time. Having completed my MBA (Class of 2021) I thought my next stop would be to find employment in the Human Resources Department. But then, why was that idea not exciting me? Something was missing! I was curious to find what excited me. It was then the concept of skills auditing was introduced. Further, I was challenged to look at the wheel of life and in each area ask myself, “ What would need to happen for me to feel happy in this area?” Guess what? As I was doing this exercise, it dawned on me that there are some non-negotiables like: ·     Spending time with my family ·     Freedom of time and ability to be in charge of my schedule ·     I did not want "just a job" I wanted a lifestyle I also engaged my former colleagues and friends to share what they thought were my strengths. One thing stood out from their responses: ·     My knack for empowering others to overcome obstacles and achieve personal goals (from my actions and words) A renowned energy was born after this exercise. A glimpse of the blueprint of what excited me was beginning to show. Two years later, my non-negotiables are still intact and I found a way to empower others with my lifestyle. I do not know where you are in your journey but are you ready to stand tall before the mirror and ask yourself: Have I made the right decision? It's never too late to embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Take that first step towards a life that excites and fulfills you. Join our next personal and professional development boot camp here: https://lnkd.in/dJXugqdf

These 2024 insights are your go-to for killer career trends! Growing Industries: Healthcare, IT/Software Development, Skilled Trades, Finance + Accounting, Sales + Marketing, Engineering, Human Resources. My Hot Take: The diverse landscape of opportunities offer something to everyone. Depending on where your interests + strengths lie (see below) there are a number of various career paths that are both growing + highly in demand. Many industries are not seeing the demography that they need, retirements are happening + these industries are thriving at an accelerated rate. Crucial Skills: leadership + communication, problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, relationship building skills, project management skills. My Hot Take: Transferable skills are important to identify + know which ones are considered natural strengths of yours. Gaining clarity allows you to further explore opportunities that will align to these skills + give you an edge on both your professional development + career progression. Conclusion: Take inventory of your skills, abilities, interests, professional accomplishments + determine how to best align them to growing industries that interest you. Connect with others in these industries to learn more about their career paths + how they started. It will help you leverage insights, best practices + potential introductions in industries of interest. LINK: https://lnkd.in/gE_gZThJ

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Always remember that the corporate world is as cutthroat as can be! - Your coworkers are your competitors - Your manager is not your friend - Your employer doesn't care about you or your family - Only you have the power to put your finances in order You will get ahead through the intensity and extent of your skills. And, just as importantly, your ability to display the breadth of your capabilities. Self-marketing and self-education are more important than ever in the digital job market we all live within. Learn to differentiate yourself. Every year, more and more graduates with fancy degrees written in Latin enter the job market. There is immense inflation. Therefore, this does not differentiate someone from other people because it is not a scarce accomplishment. What matters most is what you know and the rare things that you have done!

Failures could be because of many reasons BUT they ALWAYS make you better! Let’s circle back to October 2004. I had just begun my career at a KPO called Aranca, specializing in equity research at that time. Our boss then, decided to hold a weekly report writing competition to keep the employee morale high. The winner would get a small cash prize, in addition to the consistent winners being promoted to supervisory roles. I used to participate with a lot of sincerity, as I considered myself to be a better writer than my peers. However, the watchful eyes of my supervisors would find some or the other issue every week in my research reports. All sorts of reasons were given week after week- be it flow of investment thesis, ideation, logic, expression, punctuations or numerical accuracy- all very important in a report. After a good 6 months, I got increasingly frustrated & decided to confront my supervisors. The first one said that he doesn’t like my style of writing & has been consistently been giving me feedback, which I have been ignoring. Hence my reports aren’t the best. The second one- who was also the editor, told me that I am not winning, because he feels that I can do far better. He said that I have shown improvement but its still not worthy of being a winner. He asked me to read a lot to be able to write better. This went on for a few more months- I kept getting frustrated and never won any week. It almost became a joke in the office, till I finally resigned one day to join Deutsche Bank. However, this whole episode got me into the habit of reading & writing. I wrote many answers on Quora during the last decade, but none of them went viral. Just as I was looking to find some place where I could write to my heart’s content, came the covid lockdown, & I began spending more time on LinkedIn. I again began writing, & this time, LinkedIn rewarded me. I began getting a lot of good feedback & some really good interaction from my connections. Looking back, if I didn’t have to endure what I did at Aranca, I probably wouldn’t be having good times on LinkedIn almost 2 decades later! Like I said, failures could be because of many reasons, but they always make you better! #students #education #equities #trading #investmentbanking #markets #nse #derivatives #options #iimlucknow #iimbangalore #jobs #careers #iimindore #CFA #MBA #FRM #CAIA #CPA #CA #iimcalcutta #mentoring #manankaro

📘 Dive into Dr. Nancy Arthur's insightful CareerWise article, "Practice Principles at Work: Cultural contexts and career development." This blog article offers an in-depth look at one of the eight practice principles highlighted in "Practice Principles: Career Theories and Models at Work," urging career professionals to consider the unique contexts of those they serve. Dr. Arthur emphasizes the importance of adapting career development practices to the diverse cultural backgrounds of clients. Highlighting a core message from the publication, she shares, “Each person has a unique worldview that is like a lens for filtering information about themselves, other people and the world around them.” Discover more about how to integrate cultural awareness into your practice and enrich your theoretical applications today! 🔗 Read the full blog for transformative insights: https://bit.ly/3SGHZHq 🔗 Explore "Practice Principles" further: bit.ly/3T9EECi

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