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When it comes to building a successful career, there are many things you can do to increase your chances of success. Two key pieces of advice that can help you in any career are to be visible to the company and to know what you're doing. Being visible to the company means more than just showing up to work every day. It means taking an active role in the organization and making sure that people know who you are and what you're capable of. This can involve volunteering for projects and assignments, attending company events and meetings, and seeking out opportunities to connect with coworkers and managers. By being visible, you increase your chances of being considered for new opportunities and promotions. Another important aspect of building a successful career is to know what you're doing. This means having a clear understanding of your job responsibilities, the company's goals and objectives, and how your work fits into the bigger picture. It also means taking the time to learn and develop your skills and expertise, so that you can be confident and effective in your role. By knowing what you're doing, you increase your value to the company and become more likely to be considered for advancement opportunities. To be successful in your career, it's also important to take ownership of your own professional development. This means seeking out opportunities to learn and grow, whether through training programs, online courses, or mentorship opportunities. By investing in yourself, you can become more knowledgeable and skilled, which will increase your value to the company and make you a more competitive candidate for promotions and new opportunities. In summary, if you want to build a successful career, it's important to be visible to the company and to know what you're doing. By taking an active role in the organization, developing your skills and expertise, and investing in your own professional development, you can increase your value to the company and become a more competitive candidate for advancement opportunities.
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Project Engineering Manager
Alstom APAC
Started 09/2017 to PresentField Engineer
Alstom APAC
From 03/2014 to 03/2015Company
What do you like about your job and the company?
What I like the most about becoming Project Engineering Manager for Alstom is I have a great opportunity to deliver Public transportation which is an essential service that plays a critical role in our daily lives. It provides a means of transportation for millions of people around the world, helping them to get to work, school, appointments, and other important destinations. I am also involved in many challenging projects that require to use skills and knowledge to solve complex problems. When given the opportunity to work on challenging projects, I am able to push myself and grow in my career. This is a very satisfying experience and can lead to a sense of accomplishment when the project is completed successfully.
Greatest achievements
I work in a team to deliver the Kanpur Agra Phase 1 (India); a $276M Metro project. Kanpur Metro is a rapid transit system that is under construction in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. The Kanpur Metro project is expected to be completed in two phases; Phase 1 of the project includes two metro corridors covering a total length of 23.785 kilometers. The first corridor, named the Red Line, will be 22.878 kilometers long and will connect IIT Kanpur to Naubasta via Kanpur Central Railway Station. I also delivered Shenzhen International Airport APM which just formally started revenue service in Dec 2021. Shenzhen Bao'an APM (Automated People Mover) is a driverless rapid transit system located in Shenzhen, China. The APM is operated by Shenzhen Metro Line 11 and is designed to connect the different terminals of Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. Also, Chengdu Tianfu International Airport APM project, the driverless rapid transit system located in Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan Province in China. The APM is operated by Chengdu Metro and is designed to connect the different terminals of Tianfu International Airport. which has been in operation since Jun 2021. with collaboration between Alstom and our joint venture BNS in China.
Yanzhen Y
Project Manager
Top Insider Advice
We are always facing many challenges at work, some of them are easy, some of them are difficult. The difficult challenge requires us putting more energy and effort in many aspects. We need to ask for cooperation from different teams in different functions, various locations and even different businesses. We need to break a complex challenge into small cases and solve the issue, one by one and step by step. We need to adjust the plans from time to time, find the most important and urgent task, leading the way to the ultimate target. We need to motivate the whole team especially in most difficult situations. We need to be patient, be diligent, be resourceful, be positive and stick to the true value. With all these small pieces done, everyone will definitely grow to a new level.
Anjali L
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For me, being passionate about what we do provides the energy to work towards our goals and achieve our dreams. Passion fosters creativity, enabling us to develop better ideas and solutions, which in turn help solve problems. It encourages us to focus on tasks and keep going without feeling overwhelmed. Passion also drives continuous learning of new technologies and services that can simplify or better manage tasks. Additionally, it promotes collaboration, as it encourages us to work with others and share ideas, leading to a more collaborative workplace.
Rajatha A
Employee Relations Manager
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It is very important to be your authentic self.