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who motivated you for career
I have lot's of pride
I don't give up easily
I do my best on everything that I do #career
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Tanvi’s Answer
As a recent college graduate, I job searched specifically with organizations that I knew aligned with my values. Some questions I asked myself were if the org used ethical labor practices, what their environmental contributions were, their stance on DEI and work/life balance, and more.
Personally, one's career should seamlessly transition into their life. You should be proud of your responsibilities, company, goals, etc., so I agree with you on having the pride and joy to pursue a career that you believe in.
Job searching through the pandemic is a very different experience, so keep that drive and pride in yourself. I appreciate your use of "career" rather than 'job" as well! Don't settle for less when it comes to those opportunities!
Personally, one's career should seamlessly transition into their life. You should be proud of your responsibilities, company, goals, etc., so I agree with you on having the pride and joy to pursue a career that you believe in.
Job searching through the pandemic is a very different experience, so keep that drive and pride in yourself. I appreciate your use of "career" rather than 'job" as well! Don't settle for less when it comes to those opportunities!
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Lauren’s Answer
Great question! Motivation is the key to success. My suggestion is to ensure that when you are searching for a career is to find an industry you are truly interested in. To elaborate off of that, it is also important to find a company that has a great company culture that motivates you to want to come to work every day.
As a recent college grad, it was important to me to find a company that valued their employees - so, when applying and interviewing ask questions about their company that directly relate to what you want in the workplace. Finding the right company that treats you right is the key to feeling motivated to get up and go to work every day.
Best of luck!
As a recent college grad, it was important to me to find a company that valued their employees - so, when applying and interviewing ask questions about their company that directly relate to what you want in the workplace. Finding the right company that treats you right is the key to feeling motivated to get up and go to work every day.
Best of luck!
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Jason’s Answer
This is a really good question to ask yourself. I think many people, including myself, often don't give this enough consideration. Many times our motivation is tied to the financial aspects of a job when we first start our career. Ultimately, what motivated me in my early career was a fear of not being successful. I didn't have clear career path from my studies coming out of college, or a passion for a certain job/career. Optimally you will have a career that motivates you for things outside of money or fear of failing. I do believe that aligning a career with your interests, values and goals ultimately will be more motivating and meaningful long term. This will also bring along the successes and possibly financial independence b/c you'll dedicate more time to your career if it's one of your interests. Now that I have achieved success my motivations are different than when I first started. I'm motivated today by mentoring a team, seeing others achieve their goals and growing in their own careers.
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Neil’s Answer
Hi Dellron,
Love this question!
I've had several groups of people provide motivation for my career success. My parents, grandparents and extended family were very hard workers and gave me the drive to do the best I could. From work late nights to manual labor in the south during summer, they taught me what is takes to be successful.
Right after I graduated from college, I took a "job" with a small company. The owner of the company saw something in me and supported me in developing my career skills. He started giving special clients and offered me an opportunity that allowed me to develop. With the increased responsibility was also increase in my pay. But all I could remember was this man taking a chance on me and I wasn't going to let him down. That "job" has turned into a nice career path for me and I am forever grateful for that "job".
My advice to you is to find a mentor or someone with the same passion for what you want to do or be and reach out to them for advice.
Good luck in your career decision!
Love this question!
I've had several groups of people provide motivation for my career success. My parents, grandparents and extended family were very hard workers and gave me the drive to do the best I could. From work late nights to manual labor in the south during summer, they taught me what is takes to be successful.
Right after I graduated from college, I took a "job" with a small company. The owner of the company saw something in me and supported me in developing my career skills. He started giving special clients and offered me an opportunity that allowed me to develop. With the increased responsibility was also increase in my pay. But all I could remember was this man taking a chance on me and I wasn't going to let him down. That "job" has turned into a nice career path for me and I am forever grateful for that "job".
My advice to you is to find a mentor or someone with the same passion for what you want to do or be and reach out to them for advice.
Good luck in your career decision!
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Sarah’s Answer
I love your question.
Find something that motivates you and that you love to do. I have tried many things throughout my career and i finally found my happy place in payroll. It challenges me daily with is what keeps me motivate. It also allows me to learn so many things because payroll and tax laws constantly change.
You will just need to test the waters at things that interest you and then once you find the career that makes you the happiest you will know that is what you are ment to do.
Find something that motivates you and that you love to do. I have tried many things throughout my career and i finally found my happy place in payroll. It challenges me daily with is what keeps me motivate. It also allows me to learn so many things because payroll and tax laws constantly change.
You will just need to test the waters at things that interest you and then once you find the career that makes you the happiest you will know that is what you are ment to do.
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Sherman’s Answer
Hi Dellron,
My dad motivated me for a career because he was a great role model to show me what I needed to do. He didn't care what I did and thought I might want to take over his business but that wasn't for me. He wanted me to attend college and get a professional job because owning your own business requires very hard and long hours. I did both which is why I'm successful but also it made him very happy. I think you need to be self motivated to be successful which I am but also a self-starter, determined, focused, confident and disciplined. You sound self aware which is a major benefit in having the drive to be successful.
Good luck,
Sherman
My dad motivated me for a career because he was a great role model to show me what I needed to do. He didn't care what I did and thought I might want to take over his business but that wasn't for me. He wanted me to attend college and get a professional job because owning your own business requires very hard and long hours. I did both which is why I'm successful but also it made him very happy. I think you need to be self motivated to be successful which I am but also a self-starter, determined, focused, confident and disciplined. You sound self aware which is a major benefit in having the drive to be successful.
Good luck,
Sherman
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Katie’s Answer
Unlike the answers above, finding what I am passionate about is what motivated me for my career. Although external motivation is a key component to having support while searching for your career, I think its really important to be self-motivated and find what your interests are and what you are passionate about. Additionally, identifying your career goals is a great motivator because it gives you something to reach for a strive for.
Mentorship is also important. I surrounded myself with people who had knowledge in my particular career space and they were able to motivate me to reach my goals.
Mentorship is also important. I surrounded myself with people who had knowledge in my particular career space and they were able to motivate me to reach my goals.
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Rebecca’s Answer
I am delighted that you consider how to motivate yourself. Motivation is very important.
Firstly, if you would like to have motivation, you would be in an industry that you are interested on. If you work on something that you have no interest, I don't think you have any motivation.
On the other hand, you may setup some long term goals and break it down into small milestones. Then, you can setup plan how to achieve these milestones. You can have a sense of satisfaction that motivate yourself as well.
Also, you need to give yourself some time for rest, leisure, exercise, etc. You cannot keep yourself busy all the time. You may lose your motivation.
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
Firstly, if you would like to have motivation, you would be in an industry that you are interested on. If you work on something that you have no interest, I don't think you have any motivation.
On the other hand, you may setup some long term goals and break it down into small milestones. Then, you can setup plan how to achieve these milestones. You can have a sense of satisfaction that motivate yourself as well.
Also, you need to give yourself some time for rest, leisure, exercise, etc. You cannot keep yourself busy all the time. You may lose your motivation.
Hope this helps! Good Luck!