6 Success Tips for Young Professionals

Aries (Mar 20 - Apr 19)

A lack of confidence in your skills may prevent you from getting a much-needed promotion or increase at work. Put your accomplishments in writing and read them over a few times! Situations with family members and neighbors may become complicated. Keep a cool head if you want to avoid heated arguments.

Lucky numbers: 49, 3, 32, 35, 45, 19, 30

Taurus (Apr 20 - May 20)

You’re going through a dilemma. Your heart is telling you one thing and your head is saying something else. Looks like the stronger of the two will win the battle in love. Ask a friend for help if you’re completely confused. Unexpected money payments bring a pleasant surprise. Don’t say anything you will regret.

Lucky numbers: 18, 9, 3, 32, 26, 21, 4

Gemini (May 21 - Jun 20)

Money is great to acquire, but it may also cause undue headaches, especially if you’re involved in a business partnership. The only way to combat the current challenge is to make sure you have a valid agreement in place. Ill feelings towards a friend may be unfounded; aim to see both sides of the story.

Lucky numbers: 26, 6, 49, 19, 16, 43, 34

Cancer (Jun 21 - Jul 22)

You may feel like taking a much-deserved break, but children and loved ones require your attention. Avoid reckless behavior as you may cause yourself injury. You may prefer to be left alone at work so that you can complete overdue tasks without distraction. Avoid being lured into an argument with friends.

Lucky numbers: 33, 25, 30, 20, 45, 6, 3

Leo (Jul 23 - Aug 22)

Your mind is full of new ideas and fresh possibilities. It is up to you to decide on those that will waste your time and those you should pursue. Do not let others put their feet up whilst you are saddled with all the responsibility. Children can be a source of immense pleasure.

Lucky numbers: 5, 43, 45, 4, 28, 9, 15

Virgo (Aug 23 - Sep 22)

Making new friends is more important to you now than involving yourself in emotionally charged relationships. An old friend may disappoint you because he or she appears disinterested in your problems. Do not be too concerned, as you have a knack of finding your own solutions anyway.

Lucky numbers: 23, 21, 5, 47, 20, 45, 44

Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 22)

The opinion of a good friend may give you a fresh perspective on a long-standing problem. Children may be more demanding than usual and you may have to opt for a disciplined approach. But rigid attitudes in everyday matters will cause unnecessary conflict with those who are close to you.

Lucky numbers: 2, 25, 35, 14, 30, 11, 21

Scorpio (Oct 23 - Nov 21)

Family members will notice your loving attention. Your inability to let go of irrelevant situations will result in stagnation. Yes, you love your comfort zones, but you cannot hide away in your shell forever. Life will not allow it. A desire for a career change may inspire you to go back to college.

Lucky numbers: 37, 31, 48, 5, 34, 41, 16

Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21)

The word moderation doesn’t fit into your dictionary at the moment. If you go into excess of any sort, you will pay the price later, Sagittarius! Arrangements that do not go according to plan may need to be put on hold for the moment. Positive news about your career or money puts a spring in your step.

Lucky numbers: 34, 22, 15, 42, 21, 40, 28

Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 20)

A trip taken for work may give rise to new business opportunities in the long run. Get ready to take on greater responsibility in your career. Events or information that you receive this week should give you a better idea of how to manage your money or investments.

Lucky numbers: 20, 26, 35, 42, 48, 36, 14

Aquarius (Jan 21 - Feb 18)

Others may let you down if you count on them too much. Self-reliance is your best bet if you do not want to be disappointed. Even though a current love tie may deepen, challenges lie ahead if you do not resolve emotional knots from the past. You need to be truthful.

Lucky numbers: 30, 6, 29, 9, 23, 45, 13

Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 19)

Sacrifices for loved ones that affect your health benefit nobody. Your sweetheart may surprise you with a gift or lively dance party at home. This is a good time to take a break after the extra effort that you put into your work. Your intuitive abilities are getting stronger. Use them!

Lucky numbers: 45, 14, 30, 11, 25, 27, 5

Starting your career can be both an exciting time and a daunting experience. While there’s no secret formula to becoming successful in the workplace, there are steps you can take and skills you can build during the early stages of your career that can help you move toward your long-term goals. Many young professionals face unique challenges, but with the right guidance and advice those obstacles may lead to opportunities for personal and professional development. Passionate about mentoring young professionals and sharing her methods for success, Morgan DeBaun, founder and CEO of digital media and technology company Blavity, partnered with Sharpie – makers of a wide selection of permanent markers, pens, highlighters and more for the classroom, office and home – to share these tips. Be proactive: Take initiative and identify areas you can contribute beyond your assigned tasks. Instead of waiting to be asked to do something, draft an email, spreadsheet or project board that could benefit the team. Showing a willingness to go above and beyond may lead to additional projects or responsibilities being sent your way in the future.

Write everything down: Putting your dreams and goals to paper can help you commit to them, track progress and stay on course to achieve them. Additionally, particularly in meetings, your brain is processing new i nformation, ways of thinking and operational systems all while you are trying to come across as engaged and personable. Jotting down key action items and learnings along the way can save you later. Being an active listener and note-taker can increase your ability to retain information and contribute to your team.

Featuring no-smear, no-bleed technology with best-in-class ink, an option like the Sharpie S•Gel pen promises exceptionally smooth writing experiences. To put her best work forward, DeBaun uses the Medium

Point (.7mm) White Barrel. The high-per formance gel pen enhances handwriting with its sleek, professional look and offers a variety of ink colors, barrel styles and points to choose from, making it a must-have for professionals looking to make a statement. Identify useful productivity tools: Look for tools and programs that can help make you more productive and successful then leverage them in your personal workflow. Whether it’s an email scheduling tool, calendar software or favorite writing utensil, ensure you are taking advantage of things that can help you succeed.

Develop and strengthen your organizational skills: Regardless of what role you are in, being systemized and structured in the way you work can help keep you on track as you grow in your career. Whether it’s a smartphone app, old-fashioned to-do lists on paper or desktop reminders on your computer, find a system that works for you and stick with it – refining the approach as you go – for best results. For example, with a variety of available ink colors, the Sharpie S•Gel can make it simple to color code calendars and to-do lists, which can make prioritizing tasks a cinch.

Embrace teamwork and learn from your peers: Across your company, you are likely working with bright, talented people who may have completely different skill sets and ways of working and thinking than you. Set up 15-20-minute virtual coffee chats to meet people not on your team during your first 90 days as a way to connect with your coworkers and learn more about not only them but the company and its environment as a whole. Say yes to opportunities: Whether it is a work event, new project, meeting or class, take advantage of prospects presented to you. Taking advantage of opportunities to network, learn and grow in your career can help lead you on the trajectory you are aiming for.