Best career advice tips from our parents

'Everyone feels like they're faking it, when you don't that's when you should try for a promotion – and you'll feel like you don't know what you're doing all over again.'

Francesca Menato, Good Housekeeping online fitness, events and entertainment writer

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'One of the most important things Dad ever taught me was to always treat everyone the same - whether the CEO of a company, the cleaner, or receptionist… everyone has an important role to play.'

Holly Branson, who works for Virgin with her father Richard Branson, Virgin Unite, Big Change Charitable Trust

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'My dad, a big Bob Dylan fan, has always told me "know your song well before you start singing". For me, that means staying on top of your game, being prepared and putting in the work to make sure you're well versed in what you're doing.'

Amy Lewis, Good Housekeeping digital fashion & beauty

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'My parents run a restaurant, and the most important thing they instilled in me was this: "No matter how you’re feeling inside, once the doors are open, the show has begun and it's our job to make someone else’s life better, whether they're customers or staff." I bear that in mind every day I go to work at Hawksmoor.'

Olivia Soleto, Operations Director at Hawksmoor

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'Remembering that one day, your assistant might be your boss – so treat everyone fairly and with respect.'

Helen Young, Good Housekeeping web editor

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'My parents have always encouraged me to seize the day and take chances. They always said I’d never regret deciding to give something a go, but might regret choosing not to.'

Ngaire Moyes, Director of Corporate Communications for the EMEA region at LinkedIn

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'Career change is a good thing! Most people try several different jobs before they find what really suits them and woks to their natural strengths. So don't be fixated on finding your perfect job straight away.'

Louise O'Connell, digital consultant at Good Housekeeping

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'Look after your own career plan as no one else will care about it as much as you do.'

Clare Moore-Bridger, Head Of Corporate Communications for eBay UK

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'It's never too late to change direction, just always be willing to work hard to do it... and always volunteer yourself, people will notice you and you'll often learn something you weren't expecting to'

Elizabeth Huntchinson, Good Housekeeping acting cookery assistant

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'My Mum always told me that in this life you meet people twice - once on the way up and once on the way down. It was her way of making sure I understood we are equal and to make sure I never got too big for my boots. My Dad on the other hand told me to look for solutions, not problems. Key advice for a lawyer!'

Hilary Ross, Partner at law firm DWF

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'If you really want to succeed at anything you have to put your heart and soul into it... You have to work at it... You have to have commitment.'

Naomi Ward, Client Services Director at courier firm CitySprint 

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