The Best Career Advice: From Award Winning Professionals

“What was the best career advice you received?” was a question asked of award-winning Public Relations professionals at the recent PR News’ People Awards. I found the following comments important primarily because they came from people who have been extremely successful, and these are among the principles that have contributed to their success. Here they are

• Clients don’t care about how much you know until they know how much you care
• Going above and beyond is what gets you attention
• Never stop learning
• People may not remember you for what you do but rather for how you make them feel
• It is always best to be a first-rate version of yourself than a second-rate version of someone else

What is the best career advice you ever received?