In difficult times, when both small and large businesses are laying off employees, many of us worry about holding on to our jobs.
What we probably should be thinking about instead is how to get our next promotion. After all, even in the worst of times, there are opportunities available to those prepared to take advantage of them. So, try these methods to help you move up the career ladder. You may be pleasantly surprised at how quickly you get results.
1. Be absolutely certain you know what is expected of you and the factors will be in evaluating your readiness for promotion. If in doubt, ask and observe.
2. Do everything you can to ensure the success of your boss. And, share the credit for your successes with him/her.
3. When you bring your boss problems, always bring solutions. In fact, make a reputation for yourself as a problem solver.
4. Be the kind of employee every manager wants; reliable, helpful, goal-oriented, and low maintenance.
5. Seek out the toughest challenges and projects.
6. Good cheer and a positive attitude can take people a long way in the workplace. Never engage in gossip or criticism of colleagues. No exceptions.
7. Accept praise and criticism evenly.
8. Continue to improve your skills and develop new ones. Work especially hard on acquiring valuable skills your colleagues do not have.
9. Organize yourself to maximize your output. Good organizational skills will be noticed, and will help you accomplish more.
10. Be good to your co-workers. Help, support, and mentor them whenever possible.
Remember that even if there is no way to move up in your current organization, you never know when an opportunity might present itself. Your task is to be ready when that opportunity comes, be it in your current workplace or in another. - 15790
What we probably should be thinking about instead is how to get our next promotion. After all, even in the worst of times, there are opportunities available to those prepared to take advantage of them. So, try these methods to help you move up the career ladder. You may be pleasantly surprised at how quickly you get results.
1. Be absolutely certain you know what is expected of you and the factors will be in evaluating your readiness for promotion. If in doubt, ask and observe.
2. Do everything you can to ensure the success of your boss. And, share the credit for your successes with him/her.
3. When you bring your boss problems, always bring solutions. In fact, make a reputation for yourself as a problem solver.
4. Be the kind of employee every manager wants; reliable, helpful, goal-oriented, and low maintenance.
5. Seek out the toughest challenges and projects.
6. Good cheer and a positive attitude can take people a long way in the workplace. Never engage in gossip or criticism of colleagues. No exceptions.
7. Accept praise and criticism evenly.
8. Continue to improve your skills and develop new ones. Work especially hard on acquiring valuable skills your colleagues do not have.
9. Organize yourself to maximize your output. Good organizational skills will be noticed, and will help you accomplish more.
10. Be good to your co-workers. Help, support, and mentor them whenever possible.
Remember that even if there is no way to move up in your current organization, you never know when an opportunity might present itself. Your task is to be ready when that opportunity comes, be it in your current workplace or in another. - 15790
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Robin Maxwell is a freelance writer based in Florida. In addition to writing newspaper and magazine articles, Robin blogs on online college graduate programs, online professional certification programs, online ACT and SAT preparation, and online degrees for educators.