Take Control of Your Career Destiny

Posted by admin on February 15, 2010 under Executive Coaching Services | Be the First to Comment

If you’re hoping for a promotion or just want to have more control over your job responsibilities, there are things you can do to get positive attention, aside from doing your job well. Here are 8 tips to give you a leg up on the corporate ladder.

Dress for the job you want. If you want to get ahead, dress and groom as if you work at the level you hope to reach next. Always present the image you want for yourself at work.

Get to work early and stay late. Get to work early each day and leave at least a few minutes after quitting time. Let the boss know that you are willing to stay late to meet an important deadline.

Be enthusiastic about everything you do. Go out of your way to find ways to enjoy your job. This will help you focus on the parts of your job you do best and want to develop.

Ask for more responsibility. Always be willing to take on more responsibility. Volunteer to help out in ways you feel will make you more valuable to the organization and ask about ways in which to increase your value.

Ask for training. Take any training that is available from your employer. Even if it is not in your area of responsibility, it may help you gain new skills in other areas.

Keep learning. Decide what you need to learn to get ahead. Stay current on your field by taking evening classes and reading books and magazines on related subjects.

Take on difficult projects. You won’t get much positive attention unless you do more than is expected of you. Don’t promise too much, and keep a low profile as you do the work.

Get Measurable Results. Look for some way to measure the results of your work. Keep records of what you do.