Find Your Dream Job: Insider Tips For Finding Work, Advancing Your Career, And Loving Your Job

There’s a lot to learn when you’re a young professional just getting started in your career. Blogger Kayla Buell wrote the book on climbing the corporate ladder during your early career, and she joined the podcast this week to share her advice for young workers. The key for professionals in their 20s is to show their boss that they’re ready to learn, willing to work hard, and answerable for the work at hand. Don’t be over-confident: Ask questions and offer help to your older colleagues. It’s up to you to reach out and get to know your new co-workers. Be willing to take on menial tasks for the good of the team. You’ve got to prove you’re not too proud to get coffee and make copies early in your career; it will show your boss you’re a responsible team player. Do speak up: Communicate with your teammates about your work. Let them know what you’re doing and that you’re delivering on promises. If you’re not feeling challenged, look for avenues to offer help. Once you’ve earned trust, it’s OK to tell your