Career Advice - How To Identify Achievers And Be One 2

1. They can spot opportunities and are willing to take informed risks to capitalize on them.
2. They are willing to admit mistakes and accept responsibility. They learn from them.
3. They share the spotlight and credit with their associates, especially their boss.
4. They are not afraid to ask for help from winners. When they seek assistance they learn new information and skills. They recognize that those who are asked for help feel complimented.
5. They understand how their function can contribute to the success of their employer.
6. They avoid a romance with their employer. That is, they treat the relationship as a business arrangement between supplier and user.
7. They recognize that there are no guarantees in the world of work; all employer-employee relationships are transitory. So they always have a stand-by plan to move forward if they lose their job. This means maintaining contacts in their career field and state-of-the-art skills

By Ramon Greenwood