Taking care of your career

Taking Care of Your Career Discussion Session NOTES nice notes on a presentation of things you should be working on in your work.

The world of work is changing, and even education is not immune.

Here are some of the points:
"10. 3 Top Things You Should Do For Your Career – Greg. Greg mentioned 3 thing you should do on a regular basis:

i. Take someone to Lunch. Greg mentioned to take someone to lunch who has helped you in your career and say thank you. This can be used to foster long term long relationships.

ii. Be Out There. Greg mentioned that you must believe things will happen, be confident and make sure you are visible in your organization.

iii. Reputation. Greg mentioned that you must remember your reputation is key to your future work. Your reputation is not owned by you rather your customers and peers own it. You must be conscious at all times how you handle situations, how your treat people and how you complete your tasks. Your reputation is what will make or break you and this is something you should guard and protect at all times.

11. Take 30 Seconds – Greg. Greg asked the group for 30 seconds of silence to reflect on where there want to be in the career and where want to go. He encourages everyone to take charge of their careers."