Balance your short term and long term plans: When people contemplate their career path, they think about both the short term and the long term, but they rarely get the balance right. Instead of panicking about finding the perfect route, experts advise having two plans: a vague long term plan based on ambition and interest, and a short 18 month plan geared towards a goal. Every 18 months, check whether the two plans align, and make changes accordingly.

Look for high growth fields: The quickest way to the top is to ride on a rocket ship. High growth industries are always looking for talent to lead people to the top. The tech industry is filled with young superstars and there is a big demand for skilled professionals to head infrastructure projects in China. Even in more staid industries, career growth happens with business growth, so find the job that really needs getting done and go do it.
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