I’ve just finished reading an article written by Carla Buzasi who is Global Chief Content Officer at the trend forecasting company WGSN. She’s a great role model for both young women and young men (graduates and non-graduates alike). She’s got an important job that she enjoys, plus last year she featured on Management Today’s “35 Women Under 35” list which puts the spotlight on women who they feel are really going places.
In the article she says: “With the wealth of business books out there advising women how to get ahead in the workplace, I’m increasingly concerned that one, very important, message is getting lost: you have to work really hard if you want to succeed. Sounds obvious, right? Yet so many would-be successful young women seem to have missed the memo.”
She goes on to say: “But my point isn’t just about hours worked. It’s about going above and beyond what is asked of you every single day. Let me make it super clear: I am not in favour of anyone staying in the office late, just for the sake of staying in the office late… And I don’t start work at 7.45am any more. I’ve learnt how to manage my time efficiently and work smarter, but my advice to every young graduate, male or female, is that you have to put the time and effort in if you want to be noticed.”
This is some of the most sensible and down-to-earth advice I’ve read recently. A lot of people feel that once they’ve got their degree, that’s their passport to a good job. But with so many people graduating from university that’s no longer the case. Hard work is essential and also making sure your skills are what employers want.
One of the ways you can do this is by taking further courses in your own time (or asking your employer for sponsorship). It’s a plus for your employer and also a plus on your CV when you’re applying for jobs.
Here are some of the courses that Business Training offers to help you get ahead of the pack and if you want to read the rest of Carla’s article, follow this link.
Author: Diana Nadin
