Lars Schmidt article on developing soft skills as main driver for propelling your career. It used to be that the only way to climb a career ladder was to pick up more skills. Today, many of those ladders have fallen and shattered.
In order to move up, over, side to side, and double back when you need to, all while making your way upward, the trait you need most is adaptability, not this or that tech skill. He also advice to focus on:
- Your network is a job skill
- Hit up alumni - tap your university resources and LinkedIn
- Rethink Twitter
- Map it all out - find a person for every passion
And never stop giving. More than any technical skill, one of the best ways to advance your career from the very beginning is to start thinking of networking as part of your day job–even before you land one. Worth a read!
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