Is it inappropriate to ask the president of your company for career advice?
I am working full time, going to school full time, and raising my family.
The president of our company started out as a secretary and worked her wayh to the top by doing the same thing.
I would like to talk to her since..well...she IS a woman and she is the most successful person in the company.
Would it be inappropriate to ask her for some advice? I am the first person in my family to go to college, so I do not have the luxury of guidance from home.
Any opinions on this one?
Thanks!
No. It's actually a brilliant idea.
Having worked around successful managers for a while, I know that they feel a certain affinity wiith employees down the ladder who genuinely want to be successful and are not afraid of asking them what "secrets" there are to success.
It shows a desire to learn, confidence and ambition - and you'll need those if you're to be successful.
In any case, ask away, stay away from personal questions (what size shoes do you wear etc etc) and never brown-nose / kiss-a** - your President will see right through you and you'll be history.
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i think she would be flattered and would encourage you indeveloping your career.
give it a shot. i say.
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Tell her you admire her for the way she has developed her own career and you would be very grateful if she would consider being a mentor for you at work. If she has a very busy schedule ask if she could recommend somebody else in the company
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It’s appropriate IF she has the time, and IF she is willing. Flatter her as you did and she’ll prob. help.
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No. It’s actually a brilliant idea.
Having worked around successful managers for a while, I know that they feel a certain affinity wiith employees down the ladder who genuinely want to be successful and are not afraid of asking them what "secrets" there are to success.
It shows a desire to learn, confidence and ambition – and you’ll need those if you’re to be successful.
In any case, ask away, stay away from personal questions (what size shoes do you wear etc etc) and never brown-nose / kiss-a** – your President will see right through you and you’ll be history.
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Absolutely not! It shows interest in your job and your future. You would be showing her you have plans to be with the company and you want to advance and you are looking at her for advice. She will be very impressed. It is a good way to stand out.
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