Do you think it’s time you moved ahead in your career?<\/p>\n
Many of us land a job and are extremely grateful to be employed, but always harbor a dream that someday we will move up within the organization. But opportunities usually just don\u2019t fall out of the sky, and getting the right alignment of the sun, moon, and the stars requires some hustle on your end to make it all happen. But first, think about things from the boss\u2019 point of view. If you were in the big cheese\u2019s chair, what would you look for in your employees when determining whether or not to promote them? There are always going to be those tricky political situations where supervisors promote their favorite \u201cpets\u201d and of course, the gooey people who rain down praise and platitudes to their superiors in an attempt to score favor (sickening, isn\u2019t it?). Trying to get yourself ahead in either one of these situations is extremely tough considering how much you might have to compromise your principles to curry favor with the boss. Here are five tips for climbing the career ladder:<\/p>\n
1. Get To Know Your Boss<\/strong><\/p>\n We book business with who we know and like\u2026 the same thing goes for marketing yourself. Make yourself likable, and spend time making your boss\u2019 job easier. Proactively keep them regularly updated versus waiting until they request a status report from you. Set up regular meetings to keep them up-to-speed with opportunities or liabilities that you see. By acting as someone on \u201ctheir side,\u201d you can gain their respect and maintain your integrity instead of buttering them up with empty platitudes.<\/p>\n 2. Keep A Running File Of Your Accomplishments<\/strong><\/p>\n Then communicate them. We all know when we are doing a good job at the office, but other than leaving us with that warm fuzzy feeling inside, these don\u2019t do you any good in the office unless you share them. You don\u2019t have to be a braggart. It could be as simple as forwarding a kudos you received from a client to your boss with a short note: \u201cThought you might like to see this\u2026 was a tough client to win, but glad we won them over because it was worth $____ in business to the company!\u201d The boss suddenly has external feedback about the great job you are doing and also measurable quantification of your results. That, in most supervisors\u2019 minds, means that you absolutely rock.<\/p>\n 3. If The Opportunity Arises, Propose A Job<\/strong><\/p>\n Being on the inside, sometimes you can spot a staffing need before your boss (who is concerned with bigger picture issues) can. Sometimes the opportunity is a result of being understaffed or simply because the superior can\u2019t see the simple need right in front of them. Being proactive and formulating your proposal to be a problem-solution fix is a great way to move up. Be sure to do your due diligence so you can present the idea as a profit-center and not as a cost (which is immediately where the supervisor will go). The more detailed you can be and have estimated outcomes, the more receptive they will be. This could even be your opportunity to design your dream job!<\/p>\n 4. Step Up. And Up. And Up.<\/strong><\/p>\n No, this is not a StairMaster\u2026 Fact of life: the go-getters are the ones who move up. Remember the saying, \u201cThe early bird gets the worm?\u201d It still holds true. Be early to work, dependable, and get projects done on time or early while not compromising on quality. But beyond that, you need to always be the one who raises their hand to take on a special project or tough task when you can tackle it competently. You\u2019ll earn esteem with your peers and the people that count.. the boss who is likely looking for that go-getter to be the one to take a program or project to the next level.<\/p>\n 5. Be Generous<\/strong><\/p>\n We all hate the people who take credit for others\u2019 work. And we also hate the people who immediately resort to finger-pointing and blame-shifting when things go bad. Being generous can truly make you stand out as a role model. Nothing shoots you down in the workplace faster than dumping on others. Instead, share credit where it is due, and be accountable for your failures when they happen. Maintain your integrity at all times \u2013 this means being polished professionally (both in how you look and act), and always by doing the right thing. Honesty always is a workplace value that any employer would value\u2026 if you are true to yourself and true to them, and keep these five tips in mind, you will emerge on top as the most likely candidate tapped to step into a higher internal role. This post was originally published on an earlier date.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n This article originally appeared on workitdaily.com and was written by Dawn Rasmussen on March 14, 2016<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Do you think it’s time you moved ahead in your career? Many of us land a job and are extremely grateful to be employed, but always harbor a dream that someday we will move up within the organization. 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