Developing professional knowledge and abilities can have a major impact in an individual’s career and success. This will contribute to the person’s career by enhancing their knowledge in the different fields of professionalism and acquiring vast information related to that area of expertise. Many professionals seek success in their different careers, but its definition differs from one person to another. There are several factors when possessed and observed by individuals can contribute to achieving career success.

A person’s desire to succeed and having a positive attitude towards life builds a strong foundation to an individuals work and life and sequentially upon their career. Enthusiastic and positive minded people work well with other subordinate colleagues and even managers. This trait has to be worked on and similarly, motivation and determination makes professional succeed through difficult projects and situations. Knowledge is very important because it helps an individual to develop capacity in solving problems. When the knowledge is converted into a professional or educational qualification through effort and determination, colleagues and the employer will appreciate the knowledge capacity of that individual to manage required or specific tasks assigned (Franck, 2008). Career success is also enhanced through acquiring additional professional qualifications like a university degree. These qualifications can help individuals’ secure high positions in their career ladder, but also can be limiting without them. Undertaking a Masters degree from a field relevant to a person’s qualification, is usually perceived to kick start their careers in having updated professional techniques in one’s area of professionalism. General knowledge is also important in developing careers and abilities by communicating with non-technical people or clients to get their different