Careers,Education
How to Consider a Previous Job as a Stepping Stone Towards Success.
Jinjer santos 02 Sep 2018 05:21 PM
Have you ever thought about what is
good with the previous company you have worked at?
Do you consider it as waste of time
working there every day until years have passed?
Is it worthy or you think that you
just lost the opportunities that you should have right now?
There may be a lot of questions in your head. But no matter what
kind of experiences you have gained while working in that company. Either with
positive or negative outcome, there is a lesson you will learn.
This article intend to give you further idea on how to consider
your previous job as a stepping stone towards success.
*Past Job Experience
-- Is the job description matches the
activity you are working on?
This is one of the question that some of the employees have in
their mind. They feel like they are doing the things that is beyond their Job
details. And some intend to think that it is unfair to have the work that you
should not be doing at all.
But how this works for you?
At first you will feel displeased about it but looking at the
brighter side. Think of it as an extracurricular activity to where you can
learn something. It is, maybe, really unfair, but once you moved on to another
company, the knowledge you have gained from your previous job will be worth it.
Others might think that it is their advantage doing the least work but they
never knew that you are the one who will going to benefit in the end.
*Looking for a new opportunity
-- Are you going to apply for the same
position or you will try a different one?
Knowing what you really want to do will help you set your goal and
target. Though you can still ask for the opinion of other people you know. But
remember that whatever happens, they are not the ones who will be in-charge
with what is going to happen in your life. You are the maneuver. So, think
carefully and take your time, do not rush.
Are you going to stay in the same position and do the same old
routine? Though from time to time something will be added that will still keep
you from learning.
Or are you going to take a new path that will make you nervous in
the beginning but eventually will get more exciting?
Changing what you have used to, is a great opportunity to explore
what else you can possibly do and learn aside from what you already know.
*The
Present
Through your
previous work experience, you are able to learn, grow and meet different kind
of people. This is a good way of expanding your network. So, do not belittle
your previous job. Maybe it is just not today, but eventually or some point in
time you will find the reason and understand that kind of experience. Be always
grateful to every company you worked at and treat people from your previous to
your present and future colleagues with respect. This will lead you to greater
opportunities.
