Sklover’s Thought for the Work Week
Published on August 2nd, 2010 by Alan Sklover
“I always wanted to be somebody. Perhaps I should have been more specific.”
- Lily Tomlin
At work, it is very much in your job-security and job-advancement interests to be known for some particularly valuable aspect of “human capital.” It might be a deeper knowledge of internal operations, a closer relation with the most important customers, or even the keenest insights into the probable future directions in your industry. At work, be known for something special, or chances are you won’t be known for long.
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You know, Alan, I have clients who say they want to “make their mark” in their field, but haven’t really thought about what that mark would be. It’s a shame too, there are so many talented people out there without a clue as to what they want to become or to be known for. (Unless they are set on being remembered in infamy…like a few celebrities we used to know and love.)
Finding our niche and expanding on what we do best not only helps us to be remembered, but favored and relied on among all others.
Great post!
Karen, The Resume Chick (on Google or Twitter for questions, comments or violent reactions)