Want To Be Promoted?
If you have been in a job for some time it is easy to assume that you will automatically be promoted but this is definitely not the case, you need to show your boss you are ready to take on a new role.
Make your boss redundant
The best way to get promoted is to make your boss’ job easier. Ensure your boss trusts your work, that way they can concentrate on new areas and you can take over their role.
Own projects
Employers place a premium on individuals who follow through on tasks. Prove you can consistently manage projects from start to finish and you’ll make yourself indispensable.
Integrity and trustworthiness are qualities that are essential in the workplace…
Have a positive attitude
People who typically get promoted can keep their cool under stress. They meet deadlines and ask relevant intelligent questions, when issues arise they solve them and learn from their mistakes.
Help your co-workers
When assessing workers employers look for people who complete assignments and ask what they can do next, they also help colleagues instead of stepping on them in their quest to climb up the career ladder.
Tell your boss you want promotion
Expressing your desire for promotion is very helpful, sometimes your boss may not know you want it, or have not thought of you as a candidate.
Show pride in your work
Competence, diligence, intelligence and loyalty – all these attributes matter, but what matters most is your desire to do the best work possible – it is a reflection of your values.
Avoid office gossip
Integrity and trustworthiness are qualities that are essential in the workplace, individuals who are able to rise above the temptation to gossip and get involved in office politics stand out.
Display commitment
When people are really committed you can tell by the quality of their work and the effort they put in. When someone is committed boss’ notice and try to reward them with deserved promotions.
Be exceptional
To be promoted it is important that your co-workers see the justification, if your standard of work is equal to your co-workers how can you be their boss? It has to be exceptional.
Be of value
If someone is of value they’ll be promoted. Someone of value is the ultimate currency, this means looking at ways to improve systems, save money or increase revenue.
Follow these fundamental rules and the world could be your oyster, however if ultimately promotion isn’t an option with your existing employer maybe you need to move on, if so why not send us your CV we would be delighted to help you.