6. Build Your Network
The more people who know you, know your strengths and abilities, know your value to the organization, and know (at least some of) your ambitions, the more likely your name will be discussed when opportunities arise.
The more people who know you, know your strengths and abilities, know your value to the organization, and know (at least some of) your ambitions, the more likely your name will be discussed when opportunities arise.
An added benefit of
networking is that you will learn much more about the company if you network
with people in other areas of the organization. Learn more about networking
here.
7. Ask for More
Responsibilities
Volunteering to help out other departments or teams -- or simply asking for more responsibilities -- increases your value within the organization. Asking for more work shows your interest and desire to help your department and company to succeed -- as well as putting a spotlight on your value to the organization.
8. Act Professionally
at All Times
Earn a reputation for being dependable, professional, and cooperative. Act and look the part.
Earn a reputation for being dependable, professional, and cooperative. Act and look the part.
- Dress professionally and neatly
-- even on business casual days.
- Ask questions when you aren't
sure how to do something.
- Dare to be different -- make
yourself stand out from the pack.
- Keep a positive outlook on
things, even when in tough situations.
- Don't whine or complain - or
blame others -- when things don't go your way.
- Make a name for yourself in
your industry through conferences, articles, speeches.
- Don't be a clock-watcher.
Finally, be a
problem-solver. Don't go to your boss with problems. If a difficult situation
arises, be sure to come up with at least one solution before seeking your
boss's blessing for dealing with the situation. Problem-solvers get promoted.
Complainers who expect the boss to solve all their problems don't.
9. Be a Team Player
Because so much of work is now accomplished through teams -- departmental or cross-functional -- it becomes even more important to share successes with your team and to avoid pointing your finger when there are failures.
Because so much of work is now accomplished through teams -- departmental or cross-functional -- it becomes even more important to share successes with your team and to avoid pointing your finger when there are failures.
And by being a team
player, you only build your reputation and increase your value to the
organization.
10. Create Your Own
Opportunities
After studying the needs and challenges of the organizations, if you see an area that has been neglected -- and you have key skills in that area - write a proposal for a new position.
After studying the needs and challenges of the organizations, if you see an area that has been neglected -- and you have key skills in that area - write a proposal for a new position.
And even if the
company does not go for the new position, you have again shown your initiative,
creativity, and value to the firm -- and these things can only help you the
next time you request a promotion.
From: Randall S. Hansen
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