Entry Level Professionals

Entry Level Professionals

You have entered the workforce! Someone has seen your potential and taken a chance on you. You’ve got the game right so far.

At this stage remember that no work is beneath you. Get involved, be proactive and take initiative. Become the go to person when someone needs help.

Learn immensely through observation. Right now in your career, it is important to listen more and speak less. Prove to them that you are supple clay ready to be moulded.

Focus on building relationships, connecting with and working towards the organisation’s vision.

Roll up your sleeves and get ready to do the dirty work!

The Six Stages Of Extraordinary Careers

Entry Level Professionals

(You are now a working professional in the early
years of your career)

STAGE 2 - LAUNCH

You're launching your career with enthusiasm and potential. It's a time to build your experience and demonstrate your abilities.

Mid Career Professionals

(You are at the Make or Break stage of your career
probably having received 2-4 promotions by now)

STAGE 3 - ADVANCEMENT

You're launching your career with enthusiasm and potential. It's a time to build your experience and demonstrate your abilities.

Senior Professionals

Your senior leadership journey has started as you now
head departments, divisions, and projects.

STAGE 4 - EXCELLENCE

You're recognized for your excellence and can access top opportunities. This is the time to achieve outstanding results and impact your field.

Senior Professionals

You are now a part of or about to be a part of
the management team / C-Level leadership.

STAGE 5 - LEADERSHIP

You're executing major strategies and leading the company towards its goals. Your focus is on achieving high-level accomplishments.

Senior Professionals

Your experience now serves the company and industry
in a non-operational manner.

STAGE 6 - LEGACY

You're focused on the legacy you'll leave behind. This stage is about making lasting contributions that will benefit future generations.

Notes

You cannot bypass any of the stages, but you can accelerate your journey through the stages.
Each stage has different traps, solutions and accelerators associated with it.
Interpersonal skills will play a greater role as you climb up the stages. This takes precedence over technical expertise.