Some of the biggest mistakes people make about their careers:
1) Not answering when opportunity calls.
2) Sitting on the sidelines, waiting for someone to remember to follow up with you.
3) Assuming that the job you are in, is your best career path for your future.
4) Networking is more than just collecting contacts.
5) 'Only Applying' for a job is like taking a fire extinguisher to a 4 alarm blaze… probably not enough to get the job done.
6) Not knowing your value in the market.
7) ... Not acting on it.
8) Expecting your company to have your best interests in mind for your career.
9) Trusting the wrong people.
10) Giving up on the idea that there is an ideal job and a better future out there.
Your career is yours and yours alone. If you're talented and add value (and profits) to your company's bottom line, you should be aware of your worth to the market and explore the path that's going to lead you to your brightest professional future. Take the rare opportunities that exist and make sure you are investing your most valuable performances and skills for a company that returns their appreciation generously.
Cisco Plug:
I have yet to meet anyone who has told me they regret a move to Cisco. What does that say?
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