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Tips for Success : Barham Zuhdi
Barham Zuhdi
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TIP #1: Find out what you are passionate about, get in to a profession that you have a great passion for
TIP #2: Read as much as you can; make a life long commitment to learning
TIP #3: Set your objectives; make your objectives specific, realistic, challenging, and time based (have a starting point and ending point)
TIP #4: Set your priorities, separate the important from unimportant and critical from non critical
TIP #5: Don’t be afraid to fail
TIP #6: Look for new perspectives and the big picture
TIP #7: Build relationships before you need them
TIP #8: Learn time management skills
TIP #9: Be a good listener
TIP #10: Exercise regularly and take care of your health
TIP #11: Don’t let others to tell you what you can and can not do. You are the only one who knows that
TIP #12: Accept consequences for you actions and do not blame others
TIP #13: Help others to succeed
TIP #14: Enjoy the journey
People have different definition for success but regardless of what it means to different people, the tips above will help you to reach your goals.
Tips for IT professionals:
I would highly recommend completing formal education. Many people may argue that you do not need formal education to be successful in the IT field; however, formal education provides you with more options, creates more opportunities and many jobs require a bachelor's degree. Certifications are also great for many reasons including proving your expertise to your employer, learning through the preparation, and boosting your self-confidence and sense of achievement. Leadership skills, soft skills, project management, and business skills are great complements to IT professionals who are considering top positions.
Author’s Profile
Barham Zuhdi is a lead network engineer at JP Morgan Chase & Co. She has 15 years of networking experience in multiple industries. She graduated from University of Wales; she holds a bachelor degree in Computer Systems and a master degree in Electronic Engineering. She holds multiple certifications including CCIE, PMP, and CISSP. She is currently an MBA student at Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University.