So you got the job? Got the promotion? Got the pay raise? Who do you thank for your career? Remember that there are 5 things you should be thankful for when making your "acceptance speech."
Sometimes a career-oriented person feels like he either won a million bucks or won the Oscars when he gets his first job, finally achieved that long-term goal, made partner at a firm or recently got promoted.
Then goes the process of making a mental list of who you need to call and thank for your success. You start with your mentor, your peers, family and friends, old teachers - people who have been there for you and you think helped you get to where you are now.
But making your "Acceptance Speech" isnt' all about thanking. Vicki Salemi offers some advice about this: If you've seen the Oscars, you've probably heard a few speeches that empowers people to make a mark in the world.
So, who do you thank?
Before you raise your champaigne glass, here are some considerations for making an acceptable and epic acceptance speech about an important achievement in your career - whatever it may be.
1. Your mentor. Chances are you may have a "dream team" behind you. Who was on your team when you needed a boost the most? You may not have an entourage but there must be someone who believed in you and pushed you to succeed. Who was the person you admired and showed great leadership skills?
2. Your teacher. A teacher is way different than a mentor. While a mentor is someone who invested in your career, a teacher is someone who taught you a specific area in your career. Maybe thank your statistics teacher for example?
3. Never forget your family and friends. They are your biggests cheerleaders who often help in mock interviews, listen to your practice presentations and offer advice.
4. Your experiences. It's important to remember what challenges and opportunities brought you to where you are now. Thank them, even the ones you shudder to think about.
5. Lastly, yourself. Never forget to thank yourself because you never gave up. Maybe you did once or twice but you always got back up. Right?
