Many of us would love to\nbe promoted. Advancement usually means more influence, more money and more\ncontrol over your day-to-day tasks \u2013 just to name a few perks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But how do you get promoted? Isn\u2019t it out of\nyour hands?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not really. Yes, the decision to be promoted is one your organisation ultimately has to make. But, by proactively pursuing a promotion, you drastically increase your chances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, what\u2019s the best way to pursue a promotion? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This sounds obvious.\nBut, if you aren\u2019t performing at above-average in your job, it\u2019s nearly impossible to be promoted.\nSo, put\nyour focus here first. But being good at your job isn\u2019t enough \u2013 being good at\nyour job just proves that you are good at your current job. To be promoted, you\nneed to prove that you\u2019d be good at a bigger job.The rest of the qualities\ndemonstrate that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No doubt\nbeing promoted adds a few more lines to your job description. Find out what\u2019s required\nfor the role and how you can fill in the gaps. In fact, your boss is the best\nresource to find out how best to improve. Try to look beyond the scope of the\njob requirements and consider what about your character you can also improve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You\nwere hired for a reason; this is likely\ndue to your qualifications, experience and personality, so don\u2019t be afraid of adding value to the\norganisation. You\nknow what you\u2019re talking about, so don\u2019t be shy of voicing your opinion. CEOs need more than people who agree with them,\nthey need people who speak up about the realities and challenges of the business\nand offer solutions to those problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When moving\nup in an organisation, confidence is non-negotiable. It might seem\nnon-essential but dressing for the part is as important in preparing for the\npart. You\u2019ll be representing your organisation in an even larger capacity and\nthat means looking the part. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Having a\ngood relationship with your superiors is an essential asset. Don\u2019t be intimidated\nto talk to your CEO or ask your manager questions. Building a rapport throughout\nthe company is an opportunity to network and understand the larger business\nneeds. With understanding, you can add value in a way your competition cannot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Further, being\na trusted person within your company does not however mean always saying yes.\nDon\u2019t take on more responsibility than you can handle. Gaining favour does not\nmean being a pushover to your superiors. For instance, if there\u2019s an emergency\nand your boss needs you to work during your time off you should. However, if\nthis emergency seemingly happens every weekend you should learn to say no. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you find\nyourself opting out of responsibility simply because it falls beyond your job description\n\u2013 think again. Leaders lead when the opportunity arises, not when they have a\nfancy title. The difference between those that get promoted and those who don\u2019t\nis the initiative they take. Look for opportunities to shine and do what other\nhave put off doing. Is there a filing cabinet that needs organising? Papers and\nreceipts that need digitising? Unsurprisingly, solving the problems no one else\nwill, gets you on your bosses radar! You\u2019ll also find when you can identify the\nlittle tasks, the bigger ones are easier to see and solve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every organisation has a bottom line, and if you\u2019re bringing in new business opportunities, you will always be seen as an asset. It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019ve been hired for marketing; it\u2019s all about contributing in a bigger way. This doesn\u2019t mean you need to be a walking billboard for your employer, but you should maintain a keen awareness of the opportunities that surround you, whether it\u2019s a new client or a solution to an existing problem . <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As expected,\nyou need to be comfortable with stressors associated with the new position. Your\nsuperiors, will note how you respond to pressure and whether you can still\nperform. Furthermore, they\u2019ll be interested in how you lead your team in these\nperiods. It\u2019s important you remain calm and collected when you experience\nstresses at your current job. Be honest with your boss about the situation but,\ngive them a the plan you\u2019ll use to deal with the work. This proves you can\nstill make rational decisions that are good for the company even when you\u2019re under\npressure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The standout employees are the\nones who behave like leaders,\neven when their title is Intern. The irony is that when you\u2019re more focused on\nthe results than the promotion, your title will change faster than you can even\nimagine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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