The Ten Commandments of Career Advancement and Success For Communicators
By Kate Perrin
PRofessional Solutions, LLC
1: Build and maintain relationships all the time--not just when you are looking for a promotion or new job.
2: Manners count! Always write cover letters, thank you letters and notes to colleagues, and treat everyone with respect.
3: Looks count! Always dress for interviews in polished, conservative style, and never dress down at work. No "casual Friday".
4: Update your style of resume, not just its contents, and keep a portfolio.
5: Keep up your knowledge of your industry and organization, not just your skills. Anticipate where your industry/profession is going before your boss/members/clients.
6: Do PR for yourself, not just your client/employer.
7: Lifelong learning is absolutely required--keep up with technology, industry and societal changes.
8: Be friendly, interesting and likeable! People want to work with someone they like being around. Smile more!
9: Be active! Do things for your co-workers and your employer. Be involved with activities of a professional society, club, volunteer organization, etc.
10: Be honest. Honesty isn't the best policy; it's the ONLY policy!
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