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Taking Action
2. Become Proactive
4. Promote Oneself
Quick Tips
2. Become Proactive
People who are less proactive tend to be reactive and passive. They
adapt to their environment rather than choosing to actively anticipate
situations and influence their outcomes.
Quick Tips:
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The typical high tech workplace values direct, open, and even
challenging communications as a way of improving the decision-
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Quick tips:
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Quick Tips
Keep detailed records of your own accomplishments.
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Quick Tips
Join your co-workers for informal social occasions, including
coffee breaks, lunch, and a happy hour at a restaurant. Notice
what topics they discuss and what they say to keep the
conversation going.
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By now, you can see the value of these Five Strategies for
Accelerating a High Tech Career. At the same time, you may feel
discouraged about the effort needed to implement them.