In a recent article for Entrepreneur, Jayson Demers (@jaysondemers) delves into the benefits of working a steady job prior to becoming an entrepreneur. Some jobs are better in preparing you for entrepreneurship than others, and Demurs details five important jobs that will benefit you before starting your own business.
In a recent article for Entrepreneur, Jayson Demers (@jaysondemers) delves into the benefits of working a steady job prior to becoming an entrepreneur. Some jobs are better in preparing you for entrepreneurship than others, and Demurs details five important jobs that will benefit you before starting your own business.
Working in retail offers you the opportunity to develop people skills and help match customers with products. You will be able to profile people based on their behavior as well as learn how to deal with dissatisfied customers -- a very important skill to have as it’s inevitable.
No one imagines their dream job to include being a fry cook, but because of the high-pressure environment that encompasses making food in a hot kitchen as fast as possible, you will learn to multitask, work quickly, and shape perfection under tight circumstances. Entrepreneurship is like a pressure cooker, so knowing how to work under that pressure is essential.
Working in sales should be an obvious -- you strengthen your communication skills immensely and you’ll learn the art of persuasion. In sales, your compensation depends on your success, which is exactly how it will be as an entrepreneur.
Customer service reps are forced to work with the most angry, demanding sides of people, but this experience will give you an edge that’s necessary in a highly competitive environment. You will be prepared to face practically any type of customer you might encounter down the road.
A management position entails teamwork, delegation and time-management -- skills that are desperately necessary for running a business. The lessons you learn through management are integral to your working style and they will stay with you for the rest of your life.
It’s important to have perspective to run a well-rounded business, and that’s what working these different types of jobs does. Before you start your business, think back to your past jobs -- have you gained valuable lessons from them? The answer is probably yes, but it’s important to reflect on your past to add value to your future experiences.
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