A successful business man
1 Educate yourself. It’s important that you know the fundamentals of your business, though that doesn’t always necessitate an MBA. A lack of higher education can be a deal breaker for many prospective employers, however.[1] Enrolling in business classes, even if they’re at the learning annex or a community college, shows a determination to learn that will definitely appeal, and should be highlighted on your resume. Everybody has to start somewhere!
- College. A degree in business makes sense for any businessman, though you should research the industries you’re interested in before declaring your major. Some positions may prefer more specialized degrees, so do your homework.[2]
- Trade tutorials: If the business you’re interested in specializes in a particular trade, you might be best off immersing yourself in the trade by attending tutorials that can help improve your knowledge about the business
2 lectures and seminars: Listening to the advice of those who are successful in their field can be of good help. Check the schedule at local colleges for speaking
tours, or search online for business-related speaking programmes in your city. Staying up-to-date on what the top minds in the industry are saying is essential, even if you already think you’re at the top of your game.
- 3 Seek the guidance of a mentor
- Developing a relationship with a professional whose career you admire is one of the more direct and efficient forms of networking. Establishing the connection might prove difficult, but reach out through whatever means are available to you. Prepare a few pertinent questions for your meeting, e.g. “How did you get your start?”; “Did you go to business school?”; and “Was this your first endeavor in the industry?”
- If a coworker or friend of your parents works in a profession you’re interested in, ask your parents for their email address, or to arrange a meeting.
- With a local business owner, you might just try walking up to them in their place of business and asking! Introduce yourself as an aspiring businessman and admirer of their accomplishments, and ask if they have any time available to speak with you on the subject.
- At school, you might find a mentor in a professor. Never neglect the wealth of knowledge which exists in a university, and don’t make the mistake of thinking you’re only allowed to learn during class. Approach your professor for advice during their office hours.
- Some companies employ on-the-job mentoring programs which pair recruits up with experienced workers.[5]Take advantage of these, and look to them not as a burden but as an opportunity to learn and excel.
- If a coworker or friend of your parents works in a profession you’re interested in, ask your parents for their email address, or to arrange a meeting.
- With a local business owner, you might just try walking up to them in their place of business and asking! Introduce yourself as an aspiring businessman and admirer of their accomplishments, and ask if they have any time available to speak with you on the subject.
- At school, you might find a mentor in a professor. Never neglect the wealth of knowledge which exists in a university, and don’t make the mistake of thinking you’re only allowed to learn during class. Approach your professor for advice during their office hours.
- Some companies employ on-the-job mentoring programs which pair recruits up with experienced workers.[5]Take advantage of these, and look to them not as a burden but as an opportunity to learn and excel.
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