11 Tips for Women Starting their Career

1. Drive your career by being skillful at changing gears. Don’t be fooled into thinking automatic mode will get you there. Dr Monica Beltrametti Chief Services Research Officer, Xerox
2. Don’t be afraid to brag about your accomplishments. BJ Davis Senior Vice President, Worldwide Bid Operations, Xerox
3. Always keep crisp in mind WHY you are doing what you are doing. Put your heart into it and share your beliefs with your team. Paula Carlstedt General Manager, Xerox Finland
4. Good girls go to heaven but bold women go up to the management floor. Be confident and claim your career. Jacqueline Fechner General Manager, Xerox Germany
5. Have courage and find out what your passion is. This will lead you to success. Sandra Kolleth General Manager, Xerox Austria
6. Choose companies where diversity is in their DNA, find a sponsor or two and travel the world. Try different roles in order to explore and understand your talent. Valerie Thomassin Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications, Xerox Europe
7. All of us have a hidden talent. Let it out, without fear of prejudice; this is the only way of achieving what you propose. Paloma Beamonte General Manager, Xerox Spain
8. Don’t be frightened of taking a career risk. Take the risk, travel the world, learn languages and take opportunities early on in your career. Louise Fisher Human Resources Director, Xerox Europe
9. Everyone goes through high points and low points throughout their career. Be aware that your low points are necessary to make you resilient for a successful long run. Tonya Love Business Relations and Marketing Manager, Xerox Research Centre Europe
10. Be yourself, trust in yourself, behave as the woman you are and give your best! Ghislaine Auxoux General Manager, Xerox France
11. Don’t try to be a superwoman. But be confident, and others will have confidence in you. Ingrid Gonnissen General Manager, Xerox Belgium

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