Career Consultant and Resume Writer
1. Dive In Deep
Shayna Blaze, Interior Designer & TV Presenter, said: “Make your brain your number one asset and don’t expect anything to be handed to you. Research anything and everything in your chosen field, work hard and learn something everyday, and get to know the people that you work with, as no matter what yo...
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1. Dive In Deep
Shayna Blaze, Interior Designer & TV Presenter, said: “Make your brain your number one asset and don’t expect anything to be handed to you. Research anything and everything in your chosen field, work hard and learn something everyday, and get to know the people that you work with, as no matter what you want in life you will never achieve it on your own.”
2. Prioritise Relationships
Jen Bishop, Founder of Interiors Addict, said: “My main advice is, and always will be, work hard and be nice! Relationships are everything and nothing worth doing is easy (cliched as that sounds).”
3. Don’t Be A Perfectionist
Lorraine Murphy, Founder of The Remarkables Group, said: “I’ve been given a lot of great advice from previous managers, teachers, authors and mentors. The one that sticks out most for me is that the objective should be completion, not perfection. So often we procrastinate on our next move – be that starting a business or having a difficult conversation. We tweak, we fiddle and we consult another person. Once you accept that it won’t be perfect, it makes it much easier to just get on with it and make it happen.”
4. Work With Great People
Mia Klitsis, Founder of Moxie, said: “There will be people that will tell you you can’t do it – they’re not the people you need on your team! Surround yourself with people that are supportive and provide sound advice based on experience, not just opinion. It won’t be easy, but that’s what separates you from the next person. If it were THAT easy, everyone would be doing it. Don’t be scared to give things a go!”
5. Take Risks
Jane Lu, Founder of Showpo, said: “Don’t be too hard on yourself and don’t be afraid of taking risks. If I didn’t hate my corporate job, I probably would’ve never had the guts alone to quit and follow my dreams.”
6. Know When To Move On
Taryn Williams, Founder of Wink Models, said: “Don’t waste time re-arranging the deck chairs on the Titanic. If a project/idea/employee isn’t working, move on. I spent a lot of time early in the business trying to salvage things like a bad website, a book keeper who wasn’t working out… and that time and money is dead money, you’re throwing it down the same hole you threw the first amount down! Cut your losses. Move on. It’s in the same vein of ‘fail fast’ that is so popular in silicon valley.”
7. Equip Yourself With Experience
Sheree Mutton, Women’s Weekly Beauty Director, said: “Get as much practical experience as possible and always work hard and be kind. You want your name to be first one everyone thinks of when a position opens up.”
8. Keep Learning
Jaharn Giles, Founder of Mister Weekender, said: “My best advice would be to ‘never stop learning’. Continue to educate and up skill by listening to podcasts, taking workshops and doing online courses.”
9. Seek Help From Others
Kasia Gospos, Founder of Leaders in Heels, said: “Never be afraid to ask for help. Leaders in Heels has grown very fast when I started actively engaging volunteers, contributors and partners. At the very beginning I used to do everything on my own: building the website, creating graphic design, promoting it, maintaining social media, editing articles and interviewing women. I didn’t think that there were people who would love to be involved and help. I was wrong. Ask for help.”
10. Be Passionate
Lauren Shuttleworth, Founder of Words With Heart, said: “It’s a bit cliche, but it doesn’t make it any less true – you have to do what you love. Take time to seek out your passion, and when you find it, go for it (but remember it’s ok to change your mind, or have multiple passions over time!). Also, seek out like-minded people that can help you and focus on building your network. You’ll find these people will be your biggest cheerleaders and help you gain access to all kinds of opportunities.”
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