Your 20s are a time of finding yourself and new experiences. It’s also a time to make mistakes. But when it comes to making mistakes in your career, you want to limit those as much as possible. How do you do that? Listen to these 30-somethings who are sharing the career advice they wish they had gotten back in their 20s.
- “For those in their 20s, my advice is this: Figure out who you want to impress—and what they will be impressed by. Every profession has its tried and tested paths. ... The sooner you uncover the unspoken rules of your desired profession, the sooner you can start focusing your time on the highest-impact activities — and the sooner you’ll reach your career goals.”
- “Be open to new opportunities. Don’t be afraid to travel if you can. The market for what we do is expanding. Don’t miss out on good money and good life experiences for what is comfortable.”
- “Your 20s are a great time to take career risks. It’s easier to bounce back from failures and course-correct at this stage of life.”
- “Behind every inspiring leader is a professional coach, therapist, mentor, you name it. I wish I started working with a professional coach early on in my career to get a decade’s head start on developing myself into the leader, manager, colleague, and person I aspire to be. Also, a note to the under-30s, oftentimes professional coaches charge a lower rate for those in this age range to encourage this growth.”
- “For those in their 20s, my advice is this: Figure out who you want to impress—and what they will be impressed by. Every profession has its tried and tested paths. ... The sooner you uncover the unspoken rules of your desired profession, the sooner you can start focusing your time on the highest-impact activities — and the sooner you’ll reach your career goals.”
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Source: Huffington Post