I have been fortunate to meet and listen a number of the Executive leaders within the organization. Listening to tenured executives talk about their career path and perspective on their careers has made me realize that there is no One path.
Executives have made their way into positions of leadership by staying true to themselves, trying new things and learning from every experience and always looking for an opportunities to constantly be challenged.
In the moments of uncertainty, second guessing career decisions, I have to keep in mind that there are multiple paths to the same goal.
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Corporate Giants
Working in the corporate world takes a strong sense of self and confidence.
In my previous work experience I have worked for other major corporations, but now I have a better understanding of what it takes to stand out and forge a career path in a large organization.
The responsibilities that you have along with your team to get the job done are the priority of the day, after all. . . it's your job.
Finding where you fit in and managing your career path are left for you, and you only. Mentors and instrumental managers can help guide and advise along the way, however, you need to know what you want.
You are the voice for your career. I had to remind myself several times, I'm working for my manager, she's not working for me. It's my responsibility to be vocal about my goals and interests and not just fall into a position because it works for someone else.
And in this corporation, You Be You is the theme.
In my previous work experience I have worked for other major corporations, but now I have a better understanding of what it takes to stand out and forge a career path in a large organization.
The responsibilities that you have along with your team to get the job done are the priority of the day, after all. . . it's your job.
Finding where you fit in and managing your career path are left for you, and you only. Mentors and instrumental managers can help guide and advise along the way, however, you need to know what you want.
You are the voice for your career. I had to remind myself several times, I'm working for my manager, she's not working for me. It's my responsibility to be vocal about my goals and interests and not just fall into a position because it works for someone else.
And in this corporation, You Be You is the theme.
On Being an Intern
I thought that adjusting to grad school after working full time for 7 years was tough. It was just a tough to re-adjust back to the working world.
It only takes a few weeks to get into the routine, but I found it more of a challenge to be an intern with a limited amount of time in a new role in a new organization. Finding the balance between working hard, setting personal limits while making a good impression and dealing with the new set of responsibilities.
I'm the type of person that wants to be challenged. I know I'm capable of taking on greater challenges, but I've had to keep in mind that my working timeframe is limited and I also want to complete the summer with a set of accomplishments and with a sense of closure.
There will be plenty of time for the full cycle of responsibilities with ongoing and longer term projects. . . just another year of grad school.
It only takes a few weeks to get into the routine, but I found it more of a challenge to be an intern with a limited amount of time in a new role in a new organization. Finding the balance between working hard, setting personal limits while making a good impression and dealing with the new set of responsibilities.
I'm the type of person that wants to be challenged. I know I'm capable of taking on greater challenges, but I've had to keep in mind that my working timeframe is limited and I also want to complete the summer with a set of accomplishments and with a sense of closure.
There will be plenty of time for the full cycle of responsibilities with ongoing and longer term projects. . . just another year of grad school.
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