The Millennials’ Guide to Building a Career
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Build A Career Around Your Talent
Many young people could consider pursuing careers based on their passions. But if you add the pressures of growing a startup, the joy of pursuing a hobby can vanish. Instead, discover your talents — abilities or skills that you have a natural aptitude in.
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Consider Talent-Market Fit
Ideally, you want to have talents and skills that will set you apart from other candidates in the market. Factors to consider about talent:
- Competency: Are your skills difficult to acquire and master? Are they transferable across different industries?
- Certifications & Accolades: Can you get formal training and certifications for your skills? Can you compete in competitions or hackathons?
- Growth and Development: Are you able to pick up skills easily and quickly?
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Develop a long-term perspective
It is important to develop a career that has a compounding effect. You should not depend on anyone else for your career. In the first few years of your career, be Proactive and invest time to spot technical gaps in your skill sets. Find mentors outside your organization to gain insight into how another company of a different size tackles certain challenges, or simply research new skills you can pick up to advance your career.
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Produce excellence consistently
The ability to produce excellent work consistently is an underrated virtue. It is important for young professionals to start by getting the small things right. Small tasks done well gives us the momentum and confidence to tackle many more tasks. Being able to commit time and energy into meaningful and fulfilling work can be a great joy.
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Invest in Yourself
- Build your portfolio and your network, the two biggest career assets.
- Bring a solution-oriented approach to the job market and create your own brand.
- Keep learning new skills instead of being an expert in just one.
- Build a strong, organic network by being genuinely helpful and friendly, being within limits.
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