Turn Your Ideas Into Career Success

If one of your goals is to have a successful career, take steps to assure your success by positively contributing to your company. Become an idea person.

• Don't sit back and wait for other people to come up with ideas. Contribute some of your own. Make suggestions for saving the company time and money.
• Become more proficient at your tasks. Increase your skills.
• Whenever you encounter a problem, brainstorm to come up with solutions.
• Listen to coworkers' ideas.
• Share ideas and tips with your supervisor, coworkers, and clients.
• Become a contributing member of the team.

Because there are a number of variables that affect the implementation of ideas, do not become discouraged if your ideas or suggestions are not accepted. Keep those ideas coming.