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Man's Ultimate Career goals

By Super Admin

"Every man, from the highest to the lowest station, ought to warm his heart and animate his endeavors with the hopes of being useful to the world, by advancing the art which it is his lot to exercise; and for that end he must necessarily consider the whole extent of its application, and the whole weight of its importance."

Johnson: Rambler #9 (April 17, 1750)

In today's fast changing world man is in the ongoing struggle to preserve their superiority among careers. The young aspirants are broadening professional visions by belonging to networks, be they informal like traditional golf clubs, or professional and sectoral organizations. Their career goals are expanding day by day. The motives behind their career goals are not alien, since it is a modernized version of Dr.Faustus's ambitions.

A man's satisfaction with the family's work life situation matters more in making his career decision. The impact of the wives on their husband's career depends not only on the financial matters but also on the attitudes of both spouses. Professional wives have more influence on their husband's career choices than the homemaker wives. Man's loyalty to his passionate subject often determines his career goals. There are certain psychological contracts that attract man to his career. Men usually associate their career history with future careers. Therefore promotions and demotions are an important part in his working life. They look for subsequent mobility and always expect to find stepping-stones in their career.

Men must develop their career goals based on two types of fundamental information. They must know what are their skills values and skills and must gather information about the career options that are compatible with these. Men have to explore the career interests or professions by what courses and careers they had enjoyed during their previous experiences. They must analyze whether their future careers promise them the development of their skills. The familiarity with the various career fields and what the jobs actually entail is critical to developing the career goals of men.

Man must learn to make their career goals come true. He should not expect their higher authorities to change their work pattern within a limited time to his ambitious plan. You have to incorporate your ideas with your senior personnel's ideas. An open mind to learn new things will drive the man to the easy attainment of his career goals. A solicitation for feedback will help the man to point out his mistakes and to correct them for an ambitious career growth. He has to increase his vision inside the organization before putting the next step for success. He can reach the heights of his career goals strategically working with the style and goals of the organization, blending it with his own innovations and goals.

Story first published: Wednesday, June 29, 2011, 13:37 [IST]
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