GRADUATION time is fast approaching. I, for one, am affected with its commotion although I’m through with that myself, my daughter and sons already years ago. I presume some of you, too.
My title of my write-up is a reminder for all of us in overcoming failure, but specifically for newly graduates this March, who will be looking for jobs. As a starter, they will be sending a lot of resumes, all resumes look the same so remember to stand out.
I read in our local newspaper that a well-known company in Cebu City has scheduled last week-ends their hiring session in a luxury hotel in Cagayan de Oro with special benefits: free ticket to Cebu and free housing for one month. I’m sure there are more job opportunities coming.
Luckily, my daughter got her job with this procedure quite some time now.
In our endeavors, there are disappointment, criticism, humiliation and heartbreak which will make our spirits stronger, but with a positive attitude, of course. We have to be tirelessly reminded “Please get up after getting down.”
Have you forgotten? Like praying, either we kneel down or bow down but after getting down, we always get up and get back to our daily routine.
Success consists of going from failure to failure before becoming a winner without loss of a strong feeling of excitement and interest in something, and a desire to become involved in it. The key to success is analysis, solution, process, objective, teamwork, vision, sales which are self-explanatory, in any order as the need arises. Losing is a part of taking an opportunity to grow genuinely while experience is always the best teacher and failure, if handled correctly, makes a person strong-willed in life.
Let’s assume that you’re accepted in your first job. Here are ways to do a better job and raise your profile:
1. Reflect
2. Familiarize yourself with the industry
3. Don’t procrastinate
4. Seek for criticism
5. Have initiative
6. Take on new roles
7. Know your job
8. Progress not perfection
9. Improve your communication skills
10. Know your audience
11. Make solutions not excuses
12. Sharpen your negotiation skills
13. Be adaptable to change
14. Be open-minded
15. Be a team player
16. Practice leadership
17. Don’t be afraid to ask questions
18. Being your own devil’s advocate
19. Learn to persuade
20. Avoid drama
21. Take notes
22. Keep your word
23. Good manners
24. Understand your boss
25. Performance over reward
26. Make your work known
27. Put yourself out there
28. Don’t overwork
29. Continue learning.
Good luck!
Email: dr.nirmla_motoomull@yahoo.com