How to succeed in your career


Career Opportunities Come Through Building Rapport

Truth is, you aren't going to get very fareither offer your services or mention that
with building your career success, if you'reyou'd like some help. Career success often
grumbling and muttering about your lot allcomes from offers or requests just like
the time. Do this and you will likely as notthese.
fail. Take action steps of your own and
there's  a  much  better  chance  of success.4. If a person asks YOU what you've been
doing lately, tell them you've been working
People like to be with people that make themon making some changes and bettering your
feel good and, frankly, no one enjoys alife.  This  is  a  great  opportunity.
whiner. Boosting your career success can be
as simple as building rapport with others youHaving built rapport by being interested in
meet, even if you might not think they canthem, it becomes OK to ask the other person
influence  the  way  your  career  develops.for  some  help  or  guidance.
What's more, it's a far better sort of personPeople like to feel their opinion is valuable
to  be!and they'll be more than willing to share
expertise  or  opinion.
These ideas show how you can do this quickly,
consistently  and  well:-Actually people feel valued when they can
help someone else - so be sure to take them
1. Greet people like you really are glad toup  on  it  when  they  offer  help.
see them. And even if you don't particularly
like someone, get over it, there's a bigger5. Be specific and, ask for contacts or a
challenge  out  there  than  petty  dislikes.phone number. Request help getting in touch
with someone you feel will help advance your
Making the other person feel like you're gladcareer.
to see them can open up a lot of
opportunities.Tell people your plans for moving up the
career success ladder and maybe even a few of
The rewards of career success may not beyour next steps - and then let the
noticeable at first, but hang in there, thisconversation close with a warm parting and
is an investment that can pay out in days,even  the  offer  to  meet  up  again.
weeks  or  even  years!
That's right; don't be too pushy. A nice,
2. Show a real and keen interest in the othercomfortable conversation that gets you a
person and what they are about. Everyonelittle bit closer to your career success
likes to talk about themselves, so ask angoals is best. Don't push too hard, keep it
open question that gets the other personjust  right.
talking. "How are you?", is a good place to
start.Building rapport can happen in moment, but
usually doesn't happen overnight. Networking
Ask a question that will start conversation -with others can take some time. Soon, though,
one where the answer isn't going to be yes,you'll notice more people gravitating towards
or  no.you.
Each time the conversation lags, you canYou may be asked for advice or your opinion.
spark things by asking another open question,You may find that you're consulted on more
to keep them talking about themselves, whichimportant projects. You didn't change much;
is  the  way  they  get  to  like  you!.just  the  way  you  talked  to other people.
3. Watch for opportunities. When you'reIsn't it worth a few changes to boost your
networking with someone or just having acareer success?
talk, watch for those moments where you can



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