Social psychology, Workplace, Organizational theory

Individuals face difficulties when they enter a profession unprepared for it. This paper aims to highlight some key skills required to be practiced and mastered by individuals, aiming to start a career. Learning to be assertive is very important in career preparation. Assertiveness is a way of communicating what one wants respectfully but firmly. Training in assertiveness can not only help in enhancing work productivity of an employee but can also contribute towards a successful career. Owning a pro active disposition is another key to success in career. Being proactive means attempting to do what one can do To respond instead of merely reacting to the situation. When going for a career start, it is important to understand the present day workplace. The 21st century workplace is diverse