two ears, one mouth.
by steven e. sacks
the new fundamentals: practical guidance for today’s accounting firms
young professionals or those who will graduate college in the next few years should understand there are important ingredients to progress in their careers.
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there are at least five principles you should follow to ensure you are moving ahead on the right track.
“the best way to predict the future is to create it.” – abraham lincoln
- words do matter. make sure the words and phrases you choose reflect a positive attitude and a team-player approach. you can say a lot of positive things throughout each day and each week but understand that one negative misstep will stick out and be remembered for far longer and more precisely.
- listen carefully and well. you have two ears and one mouth, so you should listen twice as much as you speak. the better you listen and try to understand, the more effective team member you will be. seek to understand and recall accurately the conversations you have had. it is easier to remember what you heard rather than what you said. this holds true for everyone. focus on what is disconcerting to others and be sure to avoid those topics in your conversations.
- network effectively and often. let’s be honest, not everyone will remain in the same firm for their entire careers. it is especially important at the outset of your career to make friends and build a support system of allies and business connections who will provide guidance, assistance, job leads and constructive advice. building a network is a lifelong endeavor and does not cease whenever you land a new position.
- don’t burn bridges. it may be tempting but any service profession is a community, including a fraternity or a sorority. if you remember how different groups of people supported you in your career, you will continue to cultivate and maintain these relationships. tending to your network will help it grow exponentially.
- employ continuous personal improvement. competition for jobs is at its most intense level. even if you think you are at the top of your game today, tomorrow you may be behind the curve. you should constantly read about your profession and the current issues, as well as how technology, standards and legislation will impact it. and don’t forget about continuing professional education – not just what you need to keep a license or learn new skills, but more important, courses and training on comportment, leadership and communication.
one response to “the 5 keys to success in accounting careers”
jennifer thomas
totally agree and i think these 5 points are not only important for accounting careers, in fact in every profession we have to be focus on these principles. i also want to add one more point that is time management, everyone should manage and plan their work accoding to priority of work. everyone should have the ability to finish their work within deadlines this habbit will not only impress your boss, co-workers, and clients but also increase your work efficiency, and productivity.