❌Not enough, 14 sentences.
📢: The full text has 2162 words, reading takes about 6 minutes, or you can jump to the end to read the highlights.😛
Preface#
During the company's onboarding training, I happened to see a clip from the training video "Our First Job": an intern went alone to a room before a presentation, simulating the entire presentation process, including potential questions from the audience, and constantly rebutting themselves from different angles, then refining their script...
This made me think that every person with excellent improvisational skills does not rely solely on talent; more importantly, it comes from thorough preparation behind the scenes.
As a newcomer to the workplace, I wonder if you, like me, have many doubts❓ Not sure how to make the best choice when faced with multiple options? Does entering the workplace really mean dulling your edges? ... It's okay; perhaps this article will help answer your questions～
14 sentences, let me take you through "Our First Job"❗️
1 What do I want to do? What can I do? What value can I create?#
The first thing to do before entering the company is to clarify these three questions and bravely express them to your colleagues at the right time👷, which can maximize your value.
2 Value the pressure tests your boss gives you#
When you realize that your boss is assigning you tasks beyond your capabilities, you should feel fortunate; this indicates that your boss has higher expectations of you. Bravely face the challenges～
3 Focus on the big picture when time is limited#
Clarifying the priorities⏰ is especially important when facing multiple tasks. Often, it’s about considering how to do well after completing the tasks; perfection is not achieved overnight but through continuous improvement～
4 Summarize more in practice, look back, and don't be satisfied with the past#
Even if the task is completed successfully, don’t be too quick to feel satisfied; the review afterward is crucial. It allows you to discover your strengths in this task and areas for improvement. This way, you can maintain those strengths next time👍 and learn from past experiences to correct shortcomings.
The reason AI algorithms excel is not just because of data, but because they can continuously review thousands of times～
5 When overly prepared, don’t forget the central theme#
Thorough preparation is the foundation for performing well, but focusing too much on details can easily lead you away from the central theme～
6 What achieves you may not be what you planned#
We should have our own plans, but when changes come, we must treat them with a calm mind💧. It’s impossible for everything to go according to your plan. Face changes flexibly, or think about coping strategies during reviews, so that when the next change comes, it feels like it was planned.
7 The real turning point is using 100% of your energy to seize 1% of the opportunity#
Don’t rush for success; good fortune is hidden in hard work. Every experience can be a prelude to success. Focus on honing your internal skills and do well in every seemingly ordinary task, so when opportunities arise🌊, you are more capable of seizing them.
8 Many situations can be consulted with seniors#
For many of your current dilemmas, it’s worthwhile to consult with seniors who have been through it. Don’t limit yourself to just venting to friends around you.
9 Don’t rely on others’ praise to live; ultimately, you have to rely on yourself#
Know yourself to grasp your direction🧭.
There are many ways to know yourself; while young, try more, make mistakes, and don’t easily lose yourself due to external interference. The ability to stay true to yourself is precious.
10 Bosses generally like those who dare to speak#
When you have different ideas, you should bravely express them. This reflects your abilities and is also why companies need fresh blood🩸. If you always think that rebutting others’ viewpoints will offend them, your avoidance may lead to your own abilities being overlooked.
So, exercise your initiative and creativity, rather than merely conforming.
11 Reject student-style reporting#
When making reports, logical emphasis is very important; don’t maintain a recitation-style report from your student days.
Try to incorporate some mandatory and optional actions in your report. Mandatory actions can represent the main line and keywords🔑 of the entire report, while optional actions depend on the audience's state. When the audience is interested in a certain part😯, you can elaborate more🎙️; conversely, say less.
12 Be able to let go and also to take back#
Be brave when you need to perform, and don’t be restless when you need to calm down.
13 Being practical is as important as how to realize ideas and the ideas themselves#
Creativity is indeed valuable, but execution and problem-solving abilities are equally important.
14 Don’t make decisions based on emotional triggers#
Control anger💢 before it arises; the best way to manage emotions is to remember this before becoming emotional.
Highlights of the full text#
1: What do I want to do? What can I do? What value can I create?
2: Value the pressure tests your boss gives you
3: Focus on the big picture when time is limited
4: Summarize more in practice, look back, and don't be satisfied with the past
5: When overly prepared, don’t forget the central theme
6: What achieves you may not be what you planned
7: The real turning point is using 100% of your energy to seize 1% of the opportunity
8: Many situations can be consulted with seniors
9: Don’t rely on others’ praise to live; ultimately, you have to rely on yourself
10: Bosses generally like those who dare to speak
11: Reject student-style reporting
12: Be able to let go and also to take back
13: Being practical is as important as how to realize ideas and the ideas themselves
14: Don’t make decisions based on emotional triggers
Bonus: 14 sentences are not enough#
- Rather than saying it's about finding a job, it's more about finding oneself.
- Try to explore your uniqueness: whether it's expertise, ability to get things done, or the ability to create an atmosphere.
- A team values configuration; every type of person is needed.
- People with affinity can have more possibilities; overly individualistic people may be limited to a fixed position.
- Fear of the boss comes from a lack of confidence; increasing your own strength can boost your confidence.
- Doing ordinary things well is what makes a great person.
- College may be your second home; visit it often.
- When receiving guests, try to simulate all the details of their arrival to ensure thorough consideration.
- Chatting with guests should be comfortable and generous; express your feelings bravely when happy.
- From coexistence to meeting, to knowing, to understanding, to parting; this is the full picture of life, and the same goes for the workplace.
Conclusion: Chicken Soup or Strength#
After hearing these 14 sentences, you might think it’s a bowl of rich chicken soup🥣, but if you can recall some of these words during your confusion😖 and gain strength👊🏻, then writing this article is worthwhile.
Finally, you may have noticed that this article repeatedly mentions the word “brave,” which I believe is the most important quality for newcomers to the workplace, and perhaps the quality I need the most. What do you think is the most needed quality for you as a newcomer to the workplace? Feel free to leave a comment～
Lastly, I wish everyone entering the workplace can bravely create their own value!
—— Shenzhen is getting colder, remember to keep warm～
2021.10.25