Succeeding in the Corporate WorldSurvival Guide for the First Few Years

Survival Guide for the First Few Years

1. Study the field

2. Adaptability

3. Self-development

4. Establish relationships

5. Ask questions

6. Learn to say “NO”

7. Moving ahead

8. Perseverance

9. Be prepared

10. Be true to yourself

• Take mental notes

• Learn from others’ interaction Culture

Work

Leadership styles

• Know the surroundings

Study the FIELD

• Flexible to changes New environment

Unforeseen events

• Circumstances may alter Eliminate fear

Willing to take risk

Adaptability

• Know your strengths and weaknesses

• Attributes to success Mature

Professional

Honest

• Grooming Dress properly

Self-development

• Develop connections Meet new people

Seek out valuable contacts

• Power of business networks Provides support

Raising your profile

EstablishRELATIONSHIPS

Ask QUESTIONS

• Gain more knowledge

Learn from others’ mistakes and experiences

• Better understanding

• Receive advice

• Build confidence

• Saying ‘Yes’ to everything can be difficult Exhausted Overworked Stress

• Focus on your priorities

• Say “No” with a loving energy

Learn to SAY “NO”

• Build steps to career growth

• Take actions Performance

review

Feedback

Goals and opportunities

MovingAHEAD

Perseverance• Corporate world can be

frustrating

Maintain positive outlook

Increase self-awareness

• Stay motivated

Exercise wisdom

Be PREPARED

• Failed expectations Take steps to address

situation

• Do not remain in a bad position Plan for career change

Have courage

Be true TO YOURSELF• Love what you do Be passionate

• Maintain unique individuality Identify differences from others

• Appreciate yourself

“ The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs

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KBPD204PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

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Devegi Kumaran 0104894 Farhana Ain bt Mohd Azahar 0104876

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