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Don't Do It If You Can't Talk About It (Excerpts From My Book 30 Career Lessons I Learnt Along The Way)
I put a random call through to my former boss after a long time of not being in touch.
I put a random call through to my former boss after a long time of not being in touch.
He was my branch manager many years before, when I was a relationship manager, but I had since moved to another organization. I mentioned in passing that I was looking at recruiting one of
the guys who worked with us earlier.
the guys who worked with us earlier.
His next statement stopped me in my tracks and I've never forgotten till this day. His exact words, "Don't try it. That guy is not a banker; he's a bandit". He then reeled out several dubious acts that were uncovered about the fellow and how he was let off ignominiously.
Change Jobs The Smart Way (Excepts From My Book 30 Career Lessons I Learnt Along The Way)
When I started my banking career at age 25, I set a goal to be a general manager at 40. So I developed a 15-year plan.
When I started my banking career at age 25, I set a goal to be a general manager at 40. So I developed a 15-year plan.
I figured that staying with a single company and expecting to be promoted on an average of every 3 years (if I'm lucky and become a high-flier) wouldn't cut it because the best I would have been promoted is a maximum of 5 times.
I knew that, depending on the organization, it would take about 12 steps to get to my goal in the planned time frame. My plan was therefore to concentrate on horizontal movements, while taking advantage of vertical movements as the opportunities presented themselves.
No One Gets Paid What They Deserve (Excerpts From A Chapter In 30 Career Lessons I Learnt Along The Way)
The first offer might not be the best offer. I learnt this lesson in 2007, when I had completed a series of interviews with a prospective employer.
The first offer might not be the best offer. I learnt this lesson in 2007, when I had completed a series of interviews with a prospective employer.
First, I had sat for an aptitude test and faced a panel interview. These were followed by several phone discussions and I was finally offered a salary.
Truth be told, I would have worked for next to nothing at that organization because it was my dream job.
Truth be told, I would have worked for next to nothing at that organization because it was my dream job.
Just the name of the bank on my resume would paint my profile in an exquisite colour. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for me.
This was why the first offer that the HR lady made to me over the phone was
attractive.
This was why the first offer that the HR lady made to me over the phone was
attractive.
I started my career without having any guidance. I was a graduate of mechanical engineering, thus banking was unfamiliar territory for me.
I didn't know what to expect.
I didn't know what to expect.
Neither did I know how to navigate through the various issues and avoid those landmines that would dot the landscape of my career. Nobody taught me how to handle work relationships or supervisors while in school.
I was also not taught the soft skills required to make my career interesting.
I've also come across so many people who are confused about their careers. Some are stuck between different options. This book is my attempt to deal with a number of such career issues.
I've also come across so many people who are confused about their careers. Some are stuck between different options. This book is my attempt to deal with a number of such career issues.
If you are interested in starting or ramping up your career, then this book is for you! I shared intensely personal experiences and real-life examples to reveal what you need to know about:
*When and how to position yourself for a job change
#30CareerLessonsILearntAlongTheWay
*When and how to position yourself for a job change
#30CareerLessonsILearntAlongTheWay
* How to ace your next interview
* The dynamics of emotional intelligence and being street-smart
*How to be a great supervisor or manager
* Rules for managing office politics and superiors, and much more.
* The dynamics of emotional intelligence and being street-smart
*How to be a great supervisor or manager
* Rules for managing office politics and superiors, and much more.
This book also contains timely secrets that will make your career future-proof. In addition, you will discover how to avoid the numerous pitfalls that can put a drag on your career.
Highly recommended read for career development, job hunting and professional growth.
Highly recommended read for career development, job hunting and professional growth.
