One of the most rewarding experiences for many people is helping someone else succeed. You can do this in many ways. Among the best is finding a way to help someone with his or her career. A fulfilling career can produce a lifetime of joy and, with some effort, you can help others experience that joy.
When you help others achieve career success, you give them a priceless gift. There are many ways for you to help others advance their career in a way that allows them to reach their full potential.
Careers Are More Than Just Jobs
When you have a job, it’s often temporary. It might be something less than what you’re qualified for, or something you’re doing just so you can get by for the moment. When you have a career, it’s either something you went to school for, or have invested a considerable amount of time in and it is something you plan on doing for the rest of your life. Getting help to get that career started can make all the difference.
There are plenty of things that you can do to help others get their careers off the ground. Besides hiring them or giving them financial support, there are other ways to contribute to someone launching a new career. Consider the following options:
- Be a mentor for good work habits and perseverance. If the company does not have a formal mentorship program, volunteer for a less formal one.
- Teach others how to develop their skill set. The best way to learn is when you have to teach someone else. While this teaching is focused on building others up, it’s often the teacher that may benefit the most.
- Encourage others to volunteer in meetings, departmental projects, and/or social committees. This will help broaden their exposure to others in the company and build cross-collaborative relationships.
Those who see the job they do every day as part of a bigger career picture often get farther in their career and ultimately experience a greater sense of fulfillment. Instead of staying where they are, they always work to move forward with their professional lives. They might be interested in financial success, but they also want to do something with their lives that leaves their mark of contribution for those that follow.
Encouragement is Very Important to Success
There are certainly stories of people who were successful without positive, encouraging words from others. But most of the successful people in their careers got there because they were told they had value. People in their lives encouraged them and told them how much they were capable of. By internalizing that information, they started believing it and putting it to good use.
With that in mind, ensure you encourage the people you work with. If you want others to see success in their careers, it helps if you let them know you believe in them. Sometimes all a person really needs is to know that his/her work matters and that he/she can make a difference. Having people that believe in you and your ability to deliver is very important.
Keep encouraging people to move forward with their career goals. Some of them may be lofty, but there’s nothing wrong with that. They need to know that they’re capable of more than what they’re doing now. When people see that they can accomplish more, they expand their thinking and rededicate themselves to their goals. You can be a part of their success story through your encouragement and support.
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