| Do you dream of a job promotion, yet somehow | | | | countries, you may consider learning a new |
| it never comes? Perhaps it's because you're | | | | language, specifically one that is used in |
| dreaming too much and not taking initiative. | | | | one of your major offices. This means that |
| If you want to get promoted, you've got to | | | | you can function wherever you may be |
| take action. Here are 7 action steps to help | | | | assigned. Just in case your company needs a |
| turn your dream promotion into a reality. | | | | new manager in Tokyo or Paris, they'll know |
| | | | who to promote. |
| 1. Be on time all the time | | | | |
| | | | 5. Ask for more responsibilities |
| It may seem like a no-brainer, but how can | | | | |
| you expect a promotion at work if you're | | | | Asking for more responsibilities signals to |
| consistently late? Employees who squeak in | | | | the higher-ups that you may be ready to move |
| even a couple minutes late are sending | | | | up the company ladder. You're no longer the |
| signals to the boss that work is where they'd | | | | average Joe or Jane who's just putting in |
| rather not be. Show your boss you're eager to | | | | time, but rather someone who has initiative |
| begin your day by showing up at least 10 to | | | | and cares about the success of the company. |
| 15 minutes early, with time to spare to make | | | | |
| your coffee and get settled before working. | | | | 6. Learn public speaking |
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| 2. Work extra hours | | | | This may not be necessary for some positions, |
| | | | but often when you move up in a company, you |
| This, of course, is a tricky one. While you | | | | may be called upon to give a presentation, or |
| don't want your job to dominate your life, | | | | address a group of people. Be ready for it by |
| you do want your boss to see you as someone | | | | acquiring some public speaking skills. This |
| who will give a little extra to the | | | | will not only help in giving presentations to |
| organization, and that includes offering to | | | | groups of people, but will also help with |
| stay late if needed. | | | | small group interactions, where you might be |
| | | | called upon to present an idea to your boss |
| 3. Dress for success | | | | and other leaders of the company. You can |
| | | | take public speaking courses at the community |
| Image is everything. If you want to be seen | | | | college level, or join a Toastmasters group, |
| as a professional, then you have to start | | | | where you will receive much needed practice |
| dressing like one. While this may seem | | | | giving speeches. |
| shallow, your appearance is a visual cue to | | | | |
| the boss of what type of employee you are. | | | | 7. Make yourself known to the Human Resources |
| Will you be one who slaps something on in the | | | | Department |
| morning for your dead-end position, or are | | | | |
| you one who dresses like you already are a | | | | No one knows the staffing needs of the |
| professional? | | | | company better than the Human Resources |
| | | | Department. Get to know members of that |
| 4. Learn something new | | | | department so you can stay informed of future |
| | | | job openings. Make it a point to let them |
| Go the extra mile by learning new skills. | | | | know who you are, and that you're interested |
| Find out about the technical knowledge | | | | in moving up. That way, when a position does |
| required in the position you're aiming for | | | | become available, you will be among the first |
| and then learn about it, either by enrolling | | | | people they consider. Of course, this also |
| yourself in training programs provided by | | | | can be a bit tricky. The last thing you want |
| your employer, or enrolling in classes in | | | | is to be phony and pushy. Try to make your |
| your community or online. Nowadays it's | | | | presence known without becoming that annoying |
| important to have some knowledge about | | | | person they all try to avoid. |
| computing, and you should learn it even if | | | | |
| the company doesn't provide it or tell you to | | | | These are just some of the ways to go the |
| do so. | | | | extra mile to move up at work. Yes, it all |
| | | | takes effort. But, hopefully, the rewards |
| If your company has offices in other | | | | will be great. |