Learning as a Young Professional…..We have to learn how to get to most of your opportunities, how to show our worth, how to not be being taking advantage of along with many other things…

We have to learn to set our tone and present our brand. If we don't do it the right way we will pay to rebrand ourselves just as a company would with a product. We have all worked with that person who is bossy and rude but she/he is there at the same company year after year and even sometimes promoted. This person seems to get what they wants 99.9% of the time. They may even act a like the big shots in the company and is not afraid to be shot down. They will voice their opinions and concerns at the right and wrong times and is determine to be heard. Think about the total opposite of this person. The employee who is good at what they do but it will take them much longer to get noticed because this person is not as vocal. They do not say much in meetings and accepts every project even the ones that they clearly do not have the time to complete. I am guilty of this too because I have the easy going personality.  

My Mentor gave me some great advice that I would like to share it. In his opinion this person will always finish last and always be unsatisfied if no change is made. Develop thick skin:  The importance of this will be ranked higher depending on your industry. Some industries are classified unquestioned to be cut throat such as mortgage, sports and many sales positions. Those who believe that the corporate work environment is really just a time to bond and make friends are simply naive. The business world thrives on "networks" and not "friendships". Be assertive, take risks and speak up and ask for things. Say what is on your mind. No one will ever know what you are thinking unless you say something.

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