Getting promoted at work is a deliberate effort. This is the secret of your coworker that gets promoted all the time. Most often, we whine about not getting promoted anytime our organisations present an opportunity for promotion. But we fail to note that people work their way into being promoted. The big truth is this: promotion doesn’t fall on the laps of people; if you need promotion as fast as possible, you’ve got to fight for it. The question remains how do you go about it? In this article, I will take you through four proven ways to set up yourself for promotion.Read more about Career
Get The Tasks Nobody Wants To Do
Organisations are in love with volunteers, that is those who do the job that everyone hates. The secret behind doing the job that nobody wants to do is that first, you are adding additional value to your company’s growth, thus endearing you to your employer, because every employer loves value givers. Second, you are positioning yourself to be visible in the company, and by being visible, you come to mind easily when the promotion period springs up. Finally, doing the job no one loves indicates that you are willing to do even the most difficult things to make your mark. This also establishes your reputation as a reliable member of the team.
Help Overworked And Stressed Co-workers
Sign up to the Connect Nigeria daily newsletterHelping out in the workplace builds trust and strengthens reputation. However, there is a way to go about helping out coworkers so that you don’t look pushy or desperate. It might be counterproductive. Let coworkers ask for help and give you direction on what to do. Make sure you have your coworkers’ approval before you tell your boss and other office mates about the teamwork. Otherwise, people might think you’re trying to take credit for their work.
Take Stock Of Your Skills And Learn New Ones
Make an index of what you can do. Find a way to high out these skills and use them in the workplace. Furthermore, if you want a new role, study what it entails – the skills needed – see if you have them, and if you don’t, then you need to learn the necessary skills either by taking online courses or attending a part-time offline class. For example, if you wish to take on a new role as the French representative of your company in France, then you need to learn French.Register to attend the Connect Nigeria Business Mixer
Ask Your Boss For A New Project
Another way to set yourself up for promotion is by asking your boss for a new project. However, to do this effectively, make sure you know everything about your company and you understand the trends and understand how it affects your line of work. Armed with the right information, you can suggest new projects and tasks to your boss. When you pitch a proposal, it helps if you present your skillset, as well so your boss knows what you can do. For example, if your company is seeking to expand its operation to another city, if your current role is in the marketing department, you can tell your boss that you would like to lead the expansion project with your marketing experience since it will require meeting new people.Featured Image Source: World Scholarship ForumGot a suggestion? Contact us: editor@connectnigeria.com
