Wherever you are at the stage of life in your 20s, life needs to go on, work needs to be done, here is some career advice you shouldn’t have missed!
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Be patient and view everything as a learning experience
The good, the bad, you need to experience all. Don’t give up too early. There will be failures. So many failures. Be relentless and fearless about learning as much as you can.
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Be bold in everything you do
You’ll never know if you don’t dare to try, even the hardest challange.
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Setting boundaries between work and life
You need to have a life outside your job. You should always be your own priority.
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Do your current job well
There are no shortcuts, don’t underestimate the work that you do.
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Try out different paths or role
Your 20s are indeed supposed to be a journey of searching for your passion and knowing what you want to do for the rest of your life.
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Everyone career’s paths is different
It isn’t advised to compare it, like life itself, the path obviously different.
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Really look at your CV/Resume
This is the first step of everything for your career.
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It’s okay to not know what you want to do
It is the decade for you to explore various things, eventually you’ll get to the place you want later.
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Your first job won’t be the last job you do
You’ll probably try out around several jobs in your 20s, it’s ok.
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Not all feedback is created equal
Of course it isn’t. The feedback for writer and project coordinator definitely different
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Be strategic in your career decisions
Map out your career decision, you can’t just be impulsive.
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Embrace rejection
It’s part of your learning experience.
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Improve your social skills
No one does it alone, networking is the key. Reach out to the company you admire and offer to volunteer at their next event.
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Start saving and investing as soon as you start earning
This is for your retirement.
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Don’t spend more than you make
Be wise on your spending, you won’t have any worries because of your credit card.
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Never be afraid to ask for a raise
You can’t undervalue your work.
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Really know what career you want when you’re bored
What kind of activity or work you often think about when you are bored at your current job, explore it.
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Be a pleasant team player
No one wants to be friends with someone who’s annoying or always giving harsh feedback.
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Expect to start small
Be realistic yet optimistic on your ambition.
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Communicate the challenges
Don’t be afraid to ask for help or advice, or talk about your challenge in the job you do, but consider your advice-giver’s time/mentorship.
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Trust your gut
When in doubt, return to your reason for wanting to start “the thing” (whatever your thing may be).
