At every job you should either learn or earn. Either is fine. Both is best. But if it's neither, quit - Garry Tan
Having spent my entire adult life in large corporations (EY then Google), I've picked up a thing or two on how to "succeed" in the workplace
5 Workplace Tips to Keep in Mind 💼
- Over-communication is underrated - I prefer to be told "Omg Jeff you've said this at least 100 times. Stop. I get it." over "Wait, you never mentioned this"
- Know Who ACTUALLY Does What - If you want a meeting with a senior director, it pays to be close to their executive assistant (who has access to their calendar)
- Host Meetings that Don't Suck - If attendees leave the meeting thinking it was a waste of time, it's the fault of the meeting organizer. Figure out ahead of time who really needs to be present and how your meeting benefits them
- Manage Up Effectively - You're not always going to get along with your manager, but your relationship is a two-way street. Provide your manager with the tools to be your strongest advocate
- You Don't Need to Suck Up to Get Ahead - It took me a long time to realize you can be vocal without being aggressive; visible without being arrogant; and firm without being a douche
I highly recommend you check out my Succeed in the First Years of Your Career playlist on Youtube if you're working a corporate job
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