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Stella Recommends... Follow These Steps to Ensure Success at Work:Always Look Your BestMake sure you are dressed appropriately – making the extra effort will go a long way – if you look like you can handle your life then you can handle your job. Keep Your Friends Close and Your Frenemies CloserBackstabbing in the office is the status quo. Make sure you don’t fall into the trap of being a backstabber yourself. Just believe in yourself and leave the gossip for nights out with your girlfriends – do not do this on coffee breaks at work. Find a Mentor and Take Their AdviceNever think you know it all there is always something you can learn and someone you can learn from. AssertivnessWhen communicating with your bosses and colleagues make good eye contact, believe in what you are saying - this ensures you do not come across as nervous or submissive. SmileDo not bring your home problems to work – try, as far as possible, to keep your work and home live separate. It’s a proven fact that the more you look happy at work the more you have a chance of succeeding. Earn the RespectMake sure your colleagues and bosses are aware of your skills – do not wait to be asked what you want to do or where you want to be going – take initiative and make things happen. Be confident and you will soon be respected and admired for your leadership skills. Give Your OpinionWhen asked your opinion be clear, honest and give constructive criticism. Support your ideas with fact and numbers to support your side of the story. We as women seem to be an untapped resource in the office – it’s time to take things into our own hands and take a stand. Not only for yourself as a woman but to also be a mentor to other women. Let’s share the love ladies! Images by ChrisIsLife |
Women face many obstacles at work – communication being the main one – either being too emotional when communicating or just words falling on deaf ears. Presenting a professional image at all times is very important for a woman, while men seem to get away with boyish attitudes, women come across as unprofessional.