| This getting promoted article isn't going to teach you | | | | 2. Humility |
| any short cuts to getting that promotion. Neither is it | | | | My grandparents used to say, if you want to know if |
| going to give you any tips or tricks to win brownie | | | | a child will meet with a lot of benefactors in his/her |
| points from your bosses and superiors. The advice | | | | life, then see if the child is humble. The logic is that if |
| you will get here are my real strategies for advancing | | | | a person is humble, then that person is more likely to |
| career and getting the promotion you want. This is | | | | meet someone who is willing to help in times of |
| the long way, and the hard way, if you will. | | | | trouble. |
| If you are here looking for short cuts to getting | | | | This wisdom rings true today even in the workplace. |
| promoted then this article probably is not for you. | | | | Ask yourself, how many times have you wished for |
| But this much is true; these strategies worked for | | | | that cocky colleague in your office not getting |
| me. It will work for you if you are willing to clock the | | | | promoted? In fact, you probably did not even offer |
| hours. | | | | to help that colleague in times of trouble. |
| Even if today is your first day at work, I am sure | | | | As a career newbie or even as a veteran, humility |
| you are thinking about that promotion. Getting | | | | goes a long way in helping you getting promoted. |
| promoted is often the ultimate goal for any working | | | | People go out of the way to help those who are |
| person. The strategies here gives you a set of | | | | humble. When you have the skills and knowledge, yet |
| values that will carry you far. Not just for the next | | | | remain down to earth bosses gravitate towards you. |
| promotion but for many more promotions to come. | | | | It helps you getting promoted in the long run. Treat |
| I call these the 3Hs Strategy for Getting Promoted. | | | | colleagues with humility regardless of designation. |
| The 3Hs are Honesty, Humility and Hardworking. | | | | Everyone has a role in the workplace and each |
| These work values once you internalize them will | | | | deserves being treated with respect. |
| dictate how you approach people and your work. | | | | 3. Hardworking |
| And when done joyfully will even seem effortless. | | | | I am a big believer in working hard. Being hardworking |
| So, there is no need for shortcuts, tips, tricks and | | | | means doing the best and completing every task |
| hints for getting that promotion. | | | | properly. Do not take any shortcuts and do not think |
| 1. Honesty | | | | that working smart means there is no need to be |
| Practice honesty early on in your career. Being honest | | | | hard working. Even when you work smart, maximum |
| also means being true to yourself. Know what are | | | | effort is needed. If you think that getting promoted |
| your real strengths and weaknesses. And be honest | | | | is about working smart, then think again. |
| with yourself. This honesty creates an awareness of | | | | Maximum effort is working hard. To be constantly |
| what you can truly work on in getting promoted. | | | | working smart and not give up on the idea of |
| Honesty is also being true to others. It means being | | | | consistency is to be hardworking. In that sense, |
| genuine and sincere in all your undertakings in the | | | | bosses look for people who are hardworking. |
| company. Do not go around politicking and back | | | | Someone who is consistently delivering the results |
| stabbing people knowingly or unknowingly. These can | | | | towards achieving the company's objectives. |
| become a bad habit and before you know it, it would | | | | Regardless of how you look at it, getting promoted |
| hurt your career advancement. You probably wouldn't | | | | involves consistent hard work. |
| even notice that this habit hurts chances of getting | | | | If you are looking at getting promoted, try the 3Hs |
| promoted. | | | | Strategy for Getting Promoted. Higher positions need |
| Honesty also means conducting your work with | | | | people who have high personal standards, hence |
| integrity. If you made a mistake at work, admit to it. | | | | honesty is important. Humility is important as you |
| You gain more respect from your colleagues than | | | | move up the corporate ladder. This is because you |
| hiding behind it, hoping that no one finds out. Anyone | | | | need to motivate staff and not intimidate them. You |
| with high personal standards would not want to get | | | | gain respect rather than fear. Someone who is |
| promoted by taking credit for someone else's work. | | | | hardworking has the tenacity to see that work gets |
| Honesty here is to give credit where credit is due. | | | | completed in the best possible fashion. These |
| Admit to the good work you contributed but do not | | | | strategies ensure that your career advancement can |
| hoard the glory that you had no part in. | | | | be sustained regardless of rank. |