The Concise Guide to Career Success in High Tech: Concise Guide Series, #3

By Serenity Masterton

Have you ever felt like you were wandering aimlessly through the corporate jungle, unsure of where you were going? It's possible that you've had doubts about whether or not your current job is what you've always wanted.

 

Does the fact that you have no idea how to advance your career make your life difficult... or even send you into a tizzy? It seems like you've tried and tried, but  despite your best efforts you're still plagued by the following:

• Having no idea how to rise to the top of your chosen career path.
• Lack of knowledge about how to stop procrastinating
• Being unsure of how to begin improving your career

• Language: English
• Publisher: Colossal Publishing
• Release date: Mar 4, 2022
• ISBN: 9798201959524

Book preview

Introduction

The term career is frequently used incorrectly. Individuals share common viewpoints that lead them to view a career as something other than what it truly is.

The Fundamentals

Myth #1: A career is merely a job.

You work for a corporation and are compensated for your efforts. You now have a job. A job provides you with short-term security since it provides you with a stable source of money. However, a career is a long-term endeavour that does not require stability and instead encourages you to take calculated risks. A career is not synonymous with a job, yet each job you hold is a component of your career.

Myth #2: A career is not an occupation

An occupation is a broad category of work jobs that have common qualities. This may also be related to your occupation and educational background. You can be an accountant, a physician, a teacher, or an engineer — the possibilities are endless. When you are well-versed in a field, you increase your chances of obtaining stable work inside an organization. Nonetheless, a career is committed to developing and honing your skills throughout the duration of your life.

Myth #3: A medium is a career

A medium is a vehicle via which you communicate your career message. Your