Gain three years of work experience within three months

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Many newcomers to the workplace have mentioned the issue of work experience; it seems that if recruitment companies don’t give you a chance, you won’t be able to gain the necessary work experience, but this isn’t necessarily true. A lot of information can be found online; it depends on whether you have the necessary skills to collect and process that information. Moreover, this process of collecting and processing information can greatly enhance your professional capabilities. I’ve always had the feeling that while \"growth comes from imitation and success comes from innovation,\" in actual professional work, most tasks involve imitation and repetition, with an emphasis on work efficiency rather than innovation. For businesses, excessive innovation inevitably leads to too many failures and low efficiency. The following methods are those I used during my own growth, and they are also the approaches I employ to train new employees. You can give it a try too. I’ve seen many posts on job application skills, but they’re not very practical. Just having a recipe doesn’t mean you can cook well; whether you can cook well depends on your daily practice and the skills you develop through consistent cooking. So, what I want to emphasize here is that any information you collect should not be merely viewed; instead, you need to personally take the initiative to organize it, categorize it, and create new structures. This process of collecting and processing information is even more important than the final written summary you produce. What is “learning*”? Learn*, learn*, and through learning*, habits are formed*. If there is no practical application, then that knowledge remains only what is in books and what teachers teach; it’s not your own. Only by practicing repeatedly, through gradual accumulation, can a qualitative change occur. Once you develop a conditioned reflex, you truly master that skill. This process needs to be continued for two to three months; you must persevere, and you will see changes in yourself. Otherwise, you will spend your most youthful two or three years slowly mastering things that you could learn in just two or three months. In fact, all of it – what you’re competing over is not anything else, but just the speed. That’s also why I place such emphasis on fundamental skills. 　　 1. Career analysis: A. Analyze personality – identify strengths and weaknesses – examine the strengths that are common to everyone – determine the field in which one wants to develop further. B. Identify interests – assess the level of competition and the potential for growth – find relative advantages – determine the industry in which one will enter. C. Determine one’s specific specialization within the industry, while continuing to maintain one’s professional advantages. 2. Prepare industry reports – focusing on a comprehensive understanding of the industry. A. Collect valid information on the industry and key enterprises, amounting to no less than 300,000 words, by conducting online searches and purchasing industry publications; then analyze, categorize, and summarize this information on a computer. B. Refer to books in similar industries to determine the outline for writing, establish the structure and logical flow of the article, and develop writing skills, logical thinking abilities, as well as proficient computer skills. C. Condense 300,000 words of material into 100,000 to 150,000 words to produce an industry report that meets the formatting requirements for publication. If the topic is good, there is indeed a possibility of it being published. If you have unique insights, you can also write articles in an attempt to have them published in professional journals, thereby establishing a personal professional reputation. 3. Write a lecture report—focusing on a systematic understanding of the subject. A. Based on the professional role you wish to pursue, select two to three key points from the report and condense the manuscript into a lecture script of 20,000 words (at a speaking pace of 150 words per minute, which corresponds to two hours). B. Condense the speech manuscript further into an outline and key points totaling 2,000 words, use PPT software to create a presentation file for the speech, and add compelling images to support the content. C. Develop professional public speaking skills and techniques, practice speaking Mandarin, use lecture scripts for interactive lectures and speeches to achieve fluency. Let me tell you how two famous people grew up. One is Li Yang, who teaches English; he did poorly in school, failing his English exams. So what did he do? He went to a place where no one was around and started shouting in English. My English was poor at first too, but in the end I tried to shout just like Li Yang did. However, Li Yang did it in a place with no one around, while I was doing it in front of my computer. With the advanced state of the internet these days, there’s nothing that can’t be done; it’s only a matter of not thinking of it yet. There are countless English websites available, and surely one of them will suit you. From my experience, fluency in a foreign language is extremely useful for one’s future. China is moving toward internationalization these days and needs to do business with foreigners; it serves as a means of communication. Whoever can master this not-too-hard language holds the key, and can thus open the door to success. I work in a foreign company, and what’s essential is the ability to communicate fluently with foreigners. I really hope that everyone will learn English in the way Li Yang did; soon, you might become someone like Zhang Yang or Wang Yang. Another person I want to mention is Ye Maozhong, who worked in advertising. Unable to sell advertisements any longer, he went home and started writing books. To others, it seemed that he became famous and successful after publishing those books. But only those who have done this can understand that by the time he finished writing the book, whether it would be published or not was no longer important, because he knew he had changed. I was also at a loss; I used all my money to buy a computer and spent three months working on this at home. The changes that occurred after those three months were amazing – my parents, the boss of the company where I worked part-time, and most importantly, I myself, all noticed the changes in me. It’s completely different. 　　 Actually, what I write is no longer based on theory; there are no special techniques involved. It simply requires reading more, practicing more, persevering through difficulties. At first, you might not see any changes, feel nothing, and get tired, making it hard to keep going. But as you keep practicing, you’ll gradually improve in speed, and changes will start to show up. What’s interesting is that I spent three months at home doing things that had nothing to do with my actual job. Yet those three months of training greatly improved my logical thinking, ability to organize information, overall perspective, writing skills, and verbal communication skills. As for doubling the income, it was only 800 yuan per month at that time. After going through this training, my overall state changed; I became more confident. I then prepared a resume and applied for jobs, and ended up joining a large company. Of course, at first I didn’t want to go there because they offered me only 800 yuan per month, and I would have to cover my own rent and food expenses, which seemed unacceptable. But they called me three times over four months, so I went there. Once there, I regretted it – truly good companies don’t care about salary; what matters is one’s own abilities. In the first month, I earned 8,000 yuan, something I had never even dared to imagine before. Then I was made a full-time employee after two months, while a colleague with connections stayed for a year without being able to get full-time status. Then the monthly income was several times higher than my salary, plus a year-end bonus of 20,000; I could travel abroad as well. It wasn’t tiring at all. While working for this company, I also did part-time work at another advertising agency; it’s been a memorable time. These days I see too many people talking about their salaries, and I really don’t like that. Over the past few years I’ve never discussed my salary with my boss, because it’s ridiculous – even if the stated salary is high, more taxes are deducted. What matters to me is how the company distributes earnings, how commissions and bonuses are calculated, and what the annual salary is like. Last month, an MBA from a prestigious university, around my age, came to apply for a position at my current company. He refused to talk to the HR officer; since the boss wasn’t there, I talked to him instead. I said, “Okay, given your qualifications, I can’t decide who you should work under. Let’s discuss how the company distributes earnings instead.” In fact, the salaries of ordinary employees in our company aren’t very high – they’re at the average level in Changsha. The work isn’t too busy, there are two days off on weekends, and after working for a year, employees get one week of annual leave. But the managers in various departments do earn well. For example, someone like me, who is 30 years old, earns around 180,000 yuan per year. I’m not sure about others’ salaries; there are some people I only see once a week who are younger than me, but they probably earn more than me. I guess it’s the same for you. He asked for a monthly salary of 6,000 yuan. I said that’s not important; what matters is that the company won’t assign you any projects. You have to find your own projects. The company provides a platform and a team for you, and how much you can earn depends on your own abilities. After saying that, I asked him if he had any ideas. He said he didn’t and then left. It’s interesting – if you want to earn 6,000 yuan per month in Changsha, waiting for others to give you tasks, why don’t you find your own projects? 6,000 yuan is just the base salary; it’s equivalent to about 72,000 yuan in total. If that’s the case, then I should be able to earn over 250,000 yuan per year. Those who rely on a base salary are different from those who earn an annual salary. If you’re not willing to accept an annual salary, then don’t complain that your boss isn’t paying you enough. Companies need to make profits, and capitalists need to exploit workers. The point is, if you’re someone who can truly create value, you can get that value for yourself. College graduates who have no experience, only knowledge and no skills, should be grateful if they can find a company that pays them a few hundred yuan to learn there. If you think such a company isn’t what you want, then study hard during college, play less, and practice more. I have a principle in my work: money is never the goal, but it’s the result. When it comes to career planning, some say that careers can be planned. I also believe that the future can be planned. The question is whether you’re the kind of person who can plan your own future, and whether you have people around you who know you well and can give you advice. If not, you won’t even understand what your future holds. It’s like taking so-called personality tests – maybe you’re just deceiving yourself. There are many such things, and no one wants to consider themselves a bad person. So what matters most is that phrase: live a simple life amidst complexity, and repeat simple tasks. You’re from the Chinese language department; if you’re not too old yet, I suggest that you use your own abilities to get into the best advertising agencies, even if it means a lower salary. Stay there for a year or so and learn by following the methods I’ve suggested. Once your basic skills have improved, you’ll gradually meet some important people, and you’ll be exposed to different industries. Over time, you’ll discover the industry that you truly enjoy. Hehe, especially oh, girls – only by working hard can they get into big companies, and only by being in big companies can they meet good guys. Good guys are all locked in office buildings, working and working overtime, haha. The social circles are small; the work circle you choose becomes your social circle during the period when you are working hard. 　　 There were five people who were very important in your growth. First, mentors, coaches. He teaches you practical skills and some work experience, rather than knowledge. He can show you the way. This person might be your boss, senior, or mentor. Secondly, sparring partners, those who are on the same path. No one’s growth is learned through study alone; it comes from learning and then turning that learning into habits, through practice. This training process is a very tough one; it involves repeating simple actions over and over again, a process of transformation from quantity to quality. It is difficult for anyone to persevere through this process, and that’s when you need a companion on this journey. He can be a friend who shares your interests and goals, and ideally, it should be someone you love in your life. Third, role models – they are the benchmarks for your life. Throughout your life, at different stages, there will be different benchmarks; you learn from them, are inspired by them, and gradually move closer to them. The most important one is that person who is visible and tangible; you know, a role model that can be achieved not through chance, but merely through effort. Fourth, the enemies, those who look down on you, those who have rejected you. People won’t have the will to fight unless they are in a desperate situation; you need to prove that he is wrong, and that will give you the real motivation. Fifth, and most importantly, the fifth one is you think of yourself as that fifth person. There is no savior in the world; anyone who hopes to be someone else’s savior is either crazy or foolish. Only one can save themselves. In this world, apart from having too little talent, the reasons why people fail are simply laziness, choosing the wrong direction, using the wrong methods, and a lack of perseverance. If you can’t do it yourself, don’t blame others. Basic skills are something that belongs to you, developed through accumulation of details, and they enable you to adapt quickly to new environments. I’m not sure how to discuss the issue of basic skills with everyone. Many things are no longer considered basic skills these days. For example, the kind of person I’m looking for is one who types quickly, makes very few spelling mistakes, has a rich vocabulary, clear logic, and uses words accurately. Do these things seem difficult? But among the candidates for planning and copywriting roles I’ve seen over these two years, only two people have managed to do it. One is a girl who has been working in copywriting for three years; she improved her skills over time. The other is a master’s student in Chinese who hasn’t graduated yet. What exactly does university teach people, after all? Knowledge? During your university years, it is essential to build a solid foundation in basic skills, as these determine your ability to learn after starting work and your efficiency at performing routine tasks. Those who still claim that typing and formatting are tasks reserved for clerks simply do not understand the actual needs of the workplace. The knowledge you acquire in university is all homogenized; what’s important is to turn that knowledge into universal, standardized skills. If what you learn is useless, then should one still study hard in college?* Of course, because these things are systematic, and this learning process can develop your learning abilities. Knowledge can no longer change your fate, but it can change your temperament. If you graduate from four years of college and still don’t develop better manners, then your college education was really in vain. People often ask what to wear to an interview Is it important what to wear? What matters is who is wearing these clothes. What matters is your energy and spirit, your temperament. One day, a candidate applying for a copywriting position came, so I asked the design director to talk to him first. After the conversation, I said this person isn’t suitable, and the design director asked why I said our temperaments don’t match; we’re both a bit scholarly, while he has a completely rugged, streetwise vibe. Sure enough, hehe. Recruiters certainly take into account an applicant’s physical appearance, but they don’t reject someone just because they’re not attractive; what matters are skills and personality, as well as whether they meet the company’s requirements. What matters is interest. Then comes intense practice of the basic skills, through simple repetition and accumulation. To learn boxing, you should first stand in a stationary position for three months. When facing newcomers, I say many things, and you’ll find that you recognize every word and understand every sentence, but do you really comprehend them? Comprehension cannot be taught. Work hard on your own, keep trying it over and over, and then you’ll understand what you really want. If you really can’t pass the exams for becoming a government employee, then you should consider whether it’s because you lack the right learning methods or that you simply don’t have the right interest for this kind of mechanical-style testing For sales, likewise, start from the basic level. Has your finance studies been helpful to you? Of course, there is; your understanding of sales will be different. Ten years ago when I sold insurance, everyone compared it with banks and calculated the interest rates; they were all lower than those offered by banks. All one could say was that there would be some compensation in the event of death. And how do I calculate it? Should I use the increasing annuity formula or the increasing and decreasing annuity formulas? Well, it’s higher than what the bank offers. Also, when people say that there is compensation for the dead, they are simply putting it mildly. I didn’t sell it as if it were a dead item; I sold it as a gift, as a gift that parents give to their children. It was sold very well, hehe. Which life insurance agent these days dares to say they close over 200 deals a year? Hehe, I seem to have completed around 240 orders in a year, all of them on an annual basis. 　　 The poorest and richest people in this world are both in sales. Those who work in sales have low base salaries, and most of them rely solely on their physical strength; if you want to do well, you need to put in more effort. Think more, work harder, stay in the same industry for a longer time, and find an expert to guide you. Let me tell you how I got through those tough times back then. Computers were still in short supply at that time, so whenever I had the chance, I would practice on other people’s computers, and eventually I developed the basic skills needed to work with computers today. On one hand, you need to keep learning, and on the other hand, you need to be diligent. I kept a record every day, noting down the procedures involved in my work as well as the important things that others said about it. In fact, what constitutes industry experience? Many things that experienced professionals say are actually jargon with specific meanings; you need to think about them and look them up to understand them better. Why keep records? Because what does professionalism mean? Professionalism means standardization, proceduralization, and patternization; the more you observe, remember, and think about it, the clearer it will become. These principles are applicable in many situations. One thing: if your income here is decent, then study hard. You need to stay in any job for a year or two before you can really understand it; constantly changing jobs isn’t good for you. Really, you’re still in the process of developing your skills. As long as you maintain your ability to learn and avoid spending time playing after work, that’s enough. Pressure creates motivation – pay close attention to the recruitment requirements of the companies you like, and create a one-year training and learning plan based on those requirements. After a year, those companies will be waiting for you.