Recently I was interviewed by Porch.com as a contributor for one of their latest articles, Mastering the Digital Work Environment: What Experts Have to Say. Here’s what they asked me, and what I had to say.
What skills and qualifications should I focus on developing to excel in virtual jobs?
To excel in virtual jobs, or any role for that matter, we need to hold ourselves to the highest standards of Self-discipline continuously. While this term has many facets to working remotely, I’ve seen three sub-traits of self-discipline that consistently emerge and separate the Remarkable from the ordinary that everyone can do.
- Focus. While we can all get distracted by the day-to-day minutia, the ability to stay focused on the big picture and goals of the organization you are working with is huge. By properly prioritizing tasks based on the ultimate goal, you raise your worth in the eyes of those that employ you.
- Showing Up. Whether that is defined by showing up for virtual meetings or delivering on what you promised, make sure you are on time and deliver in full.
- Character. Don’t just attend meetings and complete projects as asked, but go above and beyond by offering clear and concise feedback. Great character includes not only the action of asking tough questions but the courage to make concise suggestions so your organization can achieve even greater results. Don’t be afraid to speak up respectfully to your peers. Remember, your friends tell you want you want to hear. Your REAL friends tell you what you need to hear.
By employing these three free and simple sub-sects of self-discipline, professional success is inevitable.
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Have a Remarkable day and see you at the top!
Ascending Together,
David Pasqualone
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