When trying to make a successful career, which is better: being a generalist or a specialist? Inother words, should you generalize and know a little about a lot of things?
Natasha Olinger, a human resource expert, talks about the benefits of both. She said Generally speaking, the common wisdom is that it's always better to specialize and then you can demand a higher salary.
To explain her idea, linger uses a fairly commons situation-choosing a restaurant
If you go to a restaurant that only serves sushi, you can expect high quality products, and you also should expect to pay more. If you go to a place that serves sushi, tacos and pizza, the quality of the sushi may not be so great, but the prices will probably be lower.
Olinger suggests thinking about the size and type of business you would like to work for.
Also, companies that are just getting started often need people who are able to perform many different tasks. For example, your job description may be that of a graphic designer, but you may also have to do some writing, Larger companies can be just the opposite. They often need specialists-experts in a given field But perhaps the best solution is a mix of generalization and specialization.
| A．Or should we combine these two with each other? |
| B．Some career planners call this a "t-shaped" career |
| C．Say you want to eat a favorite Japanese meal: sushi. |
| D．Olinger says the world of work is not all that different |
| E．Small businesses often need people who can do many things |
| F．Olinger also warns that the world of work is more complex than this |
| G．Or should you specialize and have a deep understanding of only one area |
