INTRODUCTION

Throughout our school curriculum, the priority is on acquiring the know-how and technical skills, in favour of the much more important development of the individual. Although civic and moral education courses have been introduced from primary to secondary level in some schools, they are still insufficient to provide the necessary building blocks for any individual looking for opportunities for professional growth. Putting together know-how and well-being skills is the right recipe for easy progress in professional life. Find out below how to optimize your personal capital.

MAKE POLITENESS AND INTEGRITY YOUR ALLIES

It cannot be repeated often enough: respecting the rules of good behaviour is a major asset for living in society. Saying good morning, saying thank you and saying sorry when you screw up, these seemingly petty gestures, contribute on a large scale to building a good social network. Courtesy is a key to opening many doors, so don’t get tired of it. Maintaining courteous habits will give you the image of someone who is open, professional, approachable and, above all, open to opportunities. Avoid getting involved in crazy stories that could damage your reputation. Demonstrate honesty and transparency, qualities that will put you on the firing line when an assignment or task requiring these values comes up.

BETTER YOUR BODY LANGUAGE

Smiling is a universal language that everyone understands. The professional world will thank you if you know how to use it. Having a smiling face when greeting a business partner, a collaborator or a customer will only reassure them and make them feel comfortable. In the same way, keeping a good posture, especially with your shoulders straight and your gaze fixed on the person you are talking to, will make you look good. You’ll convey the message that you’re a confident person, capable of handling the tasks assigned to you with ease and promptness.

CONSIDER THE BEAUTY PRIVILEGE

We live in an increasingly superficial society. The tendency is to rely on a person’s physical appearance to determine how serious they are. Some impostors understand it and are not shy about using it. Far from emphasizing them, the idea is to make you understand the impact of your appearance on the social consideration you will be given. You don’t have to be rich to do it. Taking a bath, wearing clean, well-ironed clothes that make you look your best, smelling nice and wearing nice shoes will give you the image of a responsible person. A person who can manage himself sends out positive and reliable signals, never forget that.

BE A WELL-INFORMED PERSON

Deciding to just bank on your own knowledge, will block your access to the higher dimensions of your career. Invest in yourself, read books and articles, and develop your general knowledge either by travelling or by watching documentaries. You can also add watching TV debates on current affairs to the list. All these elements will make your profile much more compelling and develop your ability to have and maintain a conversation.

CONCLUSION

Only your technical skills will not be enough to get your professional career off the ground. However, combining them with emotionally intelligent attitudes is a major asset. Stand out from the crowd by making the most of your personality. Your colleagues and your employer will remember the experience of working with you more than the work you do. Try to set a positive and unforgettable benchmark wherever you go.