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Career success is not tied to any particular gender. What men can do, they say women can do better.Â
Women can lead just as well as men. Women can get to the top of the ladder of their career the same way men do.Â
If youâre a young woman pushing for your dream, donât ever feel limited because youâre a woman. And to get you going, here are five tips for you to become the boss youâre destined to be.
1. Promote yourself
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Don't feel shy to talk about your achievements. (lionessesofafrica)
Self-promotion is key for your career growth and you need to embrace it with confidence. Donât ever feel uncomfortable speaking about your achievements.Â
You can also promote yourself in your workplace. Discuss the steps youâre taking to get better at what you do with your boss, he/she might have better suggestions on how to go about it.Â
2. Document your achievements
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Always make sure you hit your target, you'll be happy you do. (That Sister)
To keep track of your successes, you need to write down your commendations. This will help you remember your achievement and bring it up for discussion when itâs time to advocate for a promotion.Â
3. Donât be afraid to speak up
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Speak up and be free to express your opinions. (jaxbcc)
One of the challenges facing young professional women is the idea that they should sit back and let their male senior colleagues hash things out. Donât be a victim of this belief. Be free to express your opinion but donât insert yourself into every conversation just because you want to be heard. If you agree with anything and have a different opinion about it, express it without being disrespectful.