Some tips to cut those promotion lines and be noticed at work for good.
Forget spouting the 'right phrases' and walking the boss's dog. There are more solid ways to be noticed at work. And no, you don't have to stoop to sycophancy and late hours. If you really want to stand out at work, here are the things you should do:
Don't wait to be asked
Take the initiative and do little things that impact the team, without being asked. Preparing progress reports, putting back-ups in place or setting up reminders - it's a sure way to be noticed in a hurry. If you can see the logical conclusion of steps A and B, go ahead and do before being told to.
Take the initiative and do little things that impact the team, without being asked. Preparing progress reports, putting back-ups in place or setting up reminders - it's a sure way to be noticed in a hurry. If you can see the logical conclusion of steps A and B, go ahead and do before being told to.
Don't shut up
Meetings are black holes that gulp time, attention and energy. First off, don't sit in a corner or near the door which indicates you are anxious to buzz off or remain unseen. Sit up front and pay attention. Ask questions and voice opinions - but not too much. Don't be afraid to disagree.
Meetings are black holes that gulp time, attention and energy. First off, don't sit in a corner or near the door which indicates you are anxious to buzz off or remain unseen. Sit up front and pay attention. Ask questions and voice opinions - but not too much. Don't be afraid to disagree.
Jot it down
The reputation for being reliable is slowly built and start with small steps. Keep all the visiting cards you collect handy, phone numbers in a file, pens in a stand, a calendar on your desk - and you become the go-to guy for everything.
The reputation for being reliable is slowly built and start with small steps. Keep all the visiting cards you collect handy, phone numbers in a file, pens in a stand, a calendar on your desk - and you become the go-to guy for everything.
Keep books around
Sure, you can find everything on the Internet, but books give you an air of intellect. They also indicate that you keep yourself updated, cross-check your knowledge and believe in reference.
Sure, you can find everything on the Internet, but books give you an air of intellect. They also indicate that you keep yourself updated, cross-check your knowledge and believe in reference.
Know the staff
Be kind and respectful to the staff you don't have to 'work' with - janitors, liftman, peons and watchmen. But don't be condescending. Know their names like you would your colleagues' and address them by it. Don't forget 'please' and 'thank yous' and never raise your voice at them.
Be kind and respectful to the staff you don't have to 'work' with - janitors, liftman, peons and watchmen. But don't be condescending. Know their names like you would your colleagues' and address them by it. Don't forget 'please' and 'thank yous' and never raise your voice at them.
