Quotation

Many people quit looking for work when they find a job.

——Steven Wright, US comedian

Nothing will work unless you do.

——Maya Angelou  US author

Article

For many people a job is more than an income – it's an important part of who we are. 

Think not of yourself as the architect of your career but as the sculptor. You have to do a lot of hard hammering, chiseling, scraping and polishing. 

What is the recipe for successful achievement? To my mind there are just four essential ingredients: Choose a career you love, give it the best there is in you, seize your opportunities, and be a member of the team. 

Which of these areas do you work  in or would you like to work in? Why? 

What should you do to get ahead in your career? Choose the four most important tips from this list. 

1     Change companies often.

2     Use charm with your superiors.

3     Attend all meetings. 

4     Go to your company’s social functions.

5     Be energetic and enthusiastic at all times. 

6     Be the last to leave work every day.

7     Find an experienced person to give you help and advice. 

8     Study for extra qualifications in your free time.