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On this page you are going to develop knowledge on being self reliant, what it means, why it is important for your career and how you can develop this.
On this page you are going to develop knowledge on being self reliant, what it means, why it is important for your career and how you can develop this.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE Self reliant?
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE Self reliant?
Being self reliant means being confident in your own abilities and being able to do things for yourself.
What does it mean to be self reliant?
Someone who is self reliant can overcome temptations to stray from the path to success. Self-reliant employees work hard and often need little to no supervision.
If you are self reliant you are good at setting goals, sticking to them and reviewing your own progress. If you are a self reliant person you are able to organise and prioritise what needs to be done independently.
What are good examples of being self reliant?
What are good examples of being self reliant?
Examples of being self reliant at work
Examples of being self reliant at work
Thinking independently, in the workplace you will have to be confident in make your own decisions to support your work.
Taking control of your workload and being able to manage this effectively using other skills such as being organised & time management.
Examples of being self reliant at home
Examples of being self reliant at home
Embracing your Individuality, do things that make you happy and be proud of the things that make you you! embracing your individuality can make it easier for you to make choices about your life choices as you know what makes you happy.
Start having confidence in making your own safe decisions.
Examples of being self reliant in College
Examples of being self reliant in College
Strive towards your goals, know what your career goals are and understand how college can help support you to achieve them. Setting goals and achieving them your own way not only gives you a sense of accomplishment and reward but greater belief in your own judgment.
Seek out opportunities to help you reach your goals such as finding an industry placement opportunity.
Create your own study schedule and make sure you stick to this.
Why is this good for your career?
Having self-reliance is important for several reasons. The most obvious being that you can't always depend on others for help in the workplace and sometimes this can take up valuable time. Being confident in making your own decisions and managing your workload is something that employers love to see that their employees have.
If you are self reliant you normally have many other skills that are great for the workplace such as time management, being organised & being able to work independently, just to name a few! All these skills are important to progress in your career, whatever your career looks like to you!
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