Modern women climb a career ladder with as much confidence and as many ambitions as men, considering that it is more difficult for women to build a career in the first place. Men-employees usually have a preconceived opinion about business ladies. A career for women has a number of certain characteristics: to become successful, you will have to be patient and learn to break stereotypes. [/b]
Time-management is always the earnest of success
A woman has to be a loving wife, an understanding daughter, a caring mother and a patient lover… What kind of super powers should a woman have to build a successful career along with that and not to wear herself out? You just have to learn how to manage your time right.
Don’t tear yourself between work and family overestimating your priorities. Choose a job that won’t take all of your weekends and holidays. Chronical tiredness won’t help you build a successful career. To manage to cope with everything, spend all your work time working. Don’t get distracted by gossiping about your colleague’s personal life or discussing new nail polish shades with your friend over the phone. Your productivity and competitiveness will grow drastically, you’ll see.
When you face a difficulty, don’t give up. Every problem can be solved by dividing it in several parts and dealing with one part at a time. Always count how much time you’ll need to complete a certain task. And while working on this task, don’t make excuses and don’t put anything off.
Confidence
Numerous researches and polls show that women are too insecure and unsure of themselves so they are sometimes too careful about anything concerning work. When they get executive positions, they feel lost and sometimes provoke stressful situations themselves. Unwillingness to take even a small risk and excessive suspiciousness are sometimes the reason women don’t cope with their job.
If you want to succeed, you have to play by the rules that were mostly invented by men and for men. Leadership is always connected to the ability to take risks and be responsible for consequences. If you feel like this is the right thing to do, don’t be afraid to try.
Don’t react to men’s jokes and provocations
A successful woman with a great career is a nightmare for most of men. In their eyes such women stop being delicate and tender creatures and become cold blooded careerists who can do anything to achieve their goals. That’s why when men feel competitiveness from women, they try to suppress it by all means. Critical remarks, inappropriate jokes, sexist comments, etc. are the things that men often use.
If you face such a behavior, keep calm and sensible. Don’t answer back - rudeness, boorishness and causticity won’t make you any better. You should remain confident and reasonable.
Intrigues cannot be the tool for achieving career goals
Climbing a career ladder, don’t try to make it easier for you by gossiping and spreading rumors. Don’t try to win your bosses over by telling them things about your colleagues. Your bosses may listen to your words and may even take some actions, but nobody likes rats. And giving your bosses unchecked information which you overheard somewhere can even lead you to losing your job and having to search for another one. Be above that; honesty is the key to many doors.
When you are aiming at a high position, don’t forget about the constant self-improving. Visit seminars and trainings, get inspired by the books and biographies of famous women and always raise level of your skills, look for new opportunities everywhere; these are the great ways to achieve success.