Do you feel that you are always overlooked when it comes to getting a promotion? Instead of blaming others, there are some things you can do to ensure that you do get promoted. Here are some easy steps that you can take to climb the corporate ladder:
1. Take control
Stop blaming others for the problems that you have at work. Adopt a positive mindset today and take control of your own career path. Think carefully about what the needs of the company are and align them with your own needs and talents. Then take the initiative at work; make suggestions and get involved.
2. Analyse company goals
When last did you have a look at the vision and mission statement of the company? When last did you think about the objectives and goals and what the company should be doing be doing to attain those? If you apply your own mind you may find many ways in which the company can improve, and your own role in that improvement. Become goal-oriented and share your thoughts with your colleagues and the powers-that-be.
3. Make yourself indispensable
Basically this means doing your current job so well that the company realises it cannot do without your talents. When a promotion comes up, you may well be the first person they think of. Focus on the big issues in your own role and don’t get bogged down by the small things. If you align your own role with the goals of the company, your bosses will see that you are one to keep in mind wBe sure that you are seen as a person with exceptionally strong work ethic. This means being punctual. It means delivering reports on time. It means working after office hours without expecting a reward. A strong work ethic shows you are dependable, and dependability is crucial when you want to be promoted at work.
4. Focus on your work ethic
Be sure that you are seen as a person with exceptionally strong work ethic. This means being punctual. This means being dependable. It means delivering reports on time. It means working after office hours without expecting a reward. A strong work ethic shows you are dependable, and dependability is crucial when you want to be promoted at work.
5. Be a leader
If you want to be promoted to higher levels, you first have to show that you are a leader on the lower ones. Be cool under stress. Instil confidence in your co-workers and subordinates. Avoid office politics, trash-talking others and pettiness. People will soon see that you are a person of integrity and leadership, and this may well lead to your promotion if the situation presents itself. A good leader is also a good team player – don’t isolate yourself.
6. Show your readiness
It takes active effort to show your bosses that you are ready to take on a promotion. Indicate through your words and actions that you are ready to take on more responsibilities. Make your boss aware of the fact that you want a promotion without being annoying. Keep an open dialogue with your boss; set up casual meetings but focus on the goals of the company rather than your own selfish goals.
7. Learn new skills
Always be sure that you know a little more than what is expected of you. Learn everything there is to know about the company and its goals. Also know the structure and workflow, Learn skills that your subordinates have and more.
8. Dress the part
A very simple way to boost your own confidence and simultaneously present yourself professionally is to dress up a little. Mirror your bosses in dress. Nobody will take you seriously as a potential leadership material if you go to work with a T-shirt and flip-flops.
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