There are so many pieces of cliche career advice that make their way around the internet each day. However, we think the advice that our dads, dad-like figures, or influential people in our lives are anything but cliche. Here’s the best career advice our team at Ambrion have gotten from their loved ones in one blog post for you to enjoy.
“My dad described me as “industrious” at one point when I was a kid, and I don’t know that would count as traditional “advice,” but it definitely stuck with me. I’ve thought about it from time to time on my path as an entrepreneur and building Ambrion.”
-Brian Carlson, President
“Believe in yourself. If you believe in yourself, others will believe in you too.”
I think my Dad was talking about confidence. Know you are capable of doing what you put your mind to – Know it, Live it, Do it.
-Pam Almquist, Office Manager
“Do what makes you happy. Don’t stay in a job if you hate it. Do something where you get excited to wake up in the morning to do.”
I think this is so important because life is too short to be unhappy. If I’m sacrificing time away from my family, I want to make sure it’s for something that I truly enjoy doing and am successful at.
-Sara Kendrick, Senior Executive Recruiter
Something my dad told me that I always took to heart is: “Are you going to go to work? Or are you going to go work?”
-Danielle (Lucia) Cable, Executive Recruiter
My dad always said: “Light ’em up!”
I try to “Light ’em up!” in all my conversations and communications. One time that specifically comes to mind was when I working with a candidate was stressed about his future and current circumstances. This individual was feeling frustrated and disappointed. In true “Light ’em up!” fashion, we discussed how his situation was a great opportunity and that he has wonderful value to add in the right organization. It was a great opportunity in the sense that he gets to choose his path and has an adventure ahead. We stayed in touch following our meeting, reviewing and considering several openings. In the end, this individual found a role on his own, however I received a handwritten thank you note that meant a lot to me. Now he was “Lighting me up!” The gift goes on 🙂
-Ali Baker, Executive Recruiter
“You can do anything for a year. Even if it seems impossible when you start, you can do it.”
This was great advice for me because there have been times in my career when I was taking on a big project or a new role with a ton of uncertainty, and when I recalled this advice, I found the confidence I needed to move past anything standing in my way of being successful.
-Jana Greenfield, Mgr of Operations & Social Media
“You can do anything you put your mind to.”
-Christine Welna, Executive Recruiter