Eight Great Pieces of Career Advice from the Experts

We’ve gathered eight stand out quotes from business experts to help keep you motivated, whether you’re hunting for your dream job, or trying to get that next promotion.

1. “Every person you meet is a potential door to a new opportunity—personally or professionally. Build good bridges even in that just-for-now job, because you never know how they’ll weave into the larger picture of your life.” —Kristina Leonardi, Career Coach

2. “Don’t be afraid to speak up in a meeting or to schedule a sit down with a colleague or boss—whether to hash out details on a project or deal with a sensitive situation. When it comes to having your ideas heard, or to really connecting with co-workers, never underestimate the power of face time and the importance of in-person communication.” —Catherine Straut, Assistant Editor of Elle

3. “Take criticism or ‘feedback’ for what it is: a gift given to you to make you better at what you do. Don't concern yourself with the person or the method of delivery. Instead, glean out the teachable nuggets and move on.” —Michelle Bruno, President of Bruno Group Signature Events

4. “In chaos, there is opportunity. Most major career accelerations happen when someone steps into a mess and makes a difference.” —Kristi Hedges, Leadership Coach

5. “Find a way to say yes to things. Say yes to invitations to a new country, say yes to meet new friends, say yes to learn something new. Yes is how you get your first job, and your next job, and your spouse, and even your kids.” —Eric Schmidt, Executive Chairman of Google

6. “Tenacity and persistence—nothing beats it. Even if your talent isn’t there yet, you can always develop it to what it will eventually be. But people who are persistent and tenacious and driven and have a really clear, defined goal of what they want, nothing compares to that. Not giving up is really huge.” —Catt Sadler, Anchor at E!

7. “Having a strong network adds to your value as an employee. In other words, the more people I can reach out to for help, the more valuable I am.” —Hannah Morgan, Founder of Career Sherpa

8. “The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle.” —Steve Jobs

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