Building soft aspects of career capital like skills, achievements, connections, and reputation is crucial for career success. Impressive achievements contribute significantly to career capital. Performing well in any job can help build reputation and connections with other high achievers. Engaging in unconventional activities like starting a new organization can also be a valuable way to gain career capital, providing learning opportunities and valuable connections. Pursuing projects that are visibly impressive, such as successful blogs or media projects, can enhance career capital. Even engaging in seemingly random activities can be beneficial if pursued with dedication and excellence.
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