Succeeding in the Corporate World

Survival Guide for the First Few Years

KBPD204Professional Development Planning

Assignment 2

Prepared by : Alia Erinna bt Azhan Effendy 0106429 Devegi Kumaran 0104894Farhana Ain bt Mohd Azahar 0104876 Wong Liang Fang

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Survival Guide for the First Few Years

1. Study the field

2. Adaptability

3. Self-development

4. Establish relationships

5. Ask questions

6. Learn to say “No”

7. Moving ahead

8. Perseverance

9. Be prepared

10. Be true to yourself

Study the Field• Take mental notes• Learn from others’

interactionCultureWork Leadership styles

• Know the surroundings

Adaptability• Flexible to changes

New environment Unforeseen events

• Circumstances may alter Eliminate fear Willing to take risk

Self-development• Know your strengths

and weaknesses• Attributes to success

Mature Professional Honest

• Grooming Dress properly

Establish relationships• Develop connections

Meet new people Seek out valuable contacts

• Power of business networks Provides support Raising your profile

Ask questions• Gain more knowledge

Learn from others’ mistakes and experiences

• Better understanding• Receive advice• Build confidence

Learn to say “No”• Saying ‘Yes’ to everything can

be difficult Exhausted Overworked Stress

• Focus on own priorities• Say “No” with a loving energy

Moving ahead• Build steps to career

growth• Take actions

Performance review Feedback Goals and opportunities

Perseverance• Corporate world can be

frustrating Maintain positive outlook Increase self-awareness

• Stay motivated Exercise wisdom

Be prepared• Failed expectations

Take steps to address situation

• Do not remain in a bad position Plan for career change Have courage

Be true to yourself• Love what you do

Be passionate

• Maintain unique individuality Identify differences from others

• Appreciate yourself

Thank you!