It’s undeniable that the hospitality industry is one of the best industries for leading an exciting and adventurous career. Theresa Lynette, the author of Career on Fire: Your Blazin’ Roadmap to an Amazing Career, gives insight on how to create the career of your dreams. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned professional, Theresa Lynette outlines a six‑step process to ignite a career you love. Here are some of our favorite points from Career on Fire.
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now Yourself K “When you are living according to your core values, you start to feel stronger and you start to feel empowered—it is then that you really start to believe.” According to Theresa Lynette, one of the first steps in maximizing your career is understanding yourself. Identifying and being in alignment with your core values and goals are key to understanding where you want to go in your career. By understanding what motivates you, you’ll be able to cultivate the most fulfilling career for yourself. Next, you’ll want to take some time to identify your core values. Core values are essentially the fundamental beliefs that you choose to live by. Whether your core values are discipline, excellence, trust or honesty, you’ll begin to think and make decisions based on those values. Identifying these key values will help you start to view and respond to your environment in a whole new light, ultimately helping to guide you on the career path of your dreams.
Your Professional Packaging A saying you may have heard before is “You have to dress for the job you want, not the job you have.” In such a competitive industry, it’s so important to ensure that your packaging stands out from the crowd. Beyond the way you dress, you should be cognizant of your overall presentation (physical and in-person) to give yourself a competitive advantage. Also, consider your work experience and education when seeking new career opportunities. Does your experience align with the career you’re seeking? If not, what steps can you take to align yourself with your dream career.
May 2021
