career development
employees are recognized for their
ability to share the success with others. 6
Arrive rested and prepared.
Far too many arrive at work – and 7
Deliver the goods. In business,
it’s all about accountability. Boss-
Learn to cite those who have helped those all-important meetings – tired, es love those who keep in mind that
create successes, most definitely to foggy and under-prepared, which hin- they are there to perform a function,
include your boss. Sharing these acco- ders performance on all fronts. Quali- not come up with excuses as to why
lades will ultimately further your ty sleep in a conducive sleep environ- they couldn’t deliver results. If for
career growth. ment not only leaves you well-rested whatever reason you have fallen short
and focused, but also improves your in a task, admit it. Don’t use hollow-
5
Look the part. One’s “pres- ability to think critically and “connect sounding excuses, but rather show that
ence” plays a big part in who gets the dots.” Whether it’s a group meet- you take responsibility for the shortfall
promoted and who doesn’t. In a nut- ing in the conference room or a one- and are willing to “make good.” The
shell, presence is a combination of how on-one sit down with your boss, the boss will respect your approach.
we look, how we carry ourselves, and more rested and prepared you appear,
our communication skills. Many deci- the more likely you are to be seen as
sion makers still associate one’s the one who is in the best position to
appearance, demeanor and speaking perform what’s needed – now and in 9
Know what you’re worth.
Employees who know what’s
ability with their overall ability - a for- the future. going on in the market gain additional
midable challenge for those who have respect from their bosses. By keeping
physical or other stereotype-based on top of the job market, who the rising
attributes that are difficult, if not 7
Toss the tech. Those who think
that communicating via e-mail stars and key players are, who’s hiring,
impossible, to change, such as height replaces the need to actually talk with and what your value is to the company,
or weight, blonde hair color, or simply people around them - including the you present yourself as a professional
a high pitched voice. Irrespective of boss - fail to recognize the importance who is seeking career opportunity,
these barriers, condition yourself to of personally connecting with others in which can increase your perceived
carry yourself with best posture, speak today’s highly automated and techno- value to the company. Just be careful
and gesture in a confident and authori- logical environment. Communicating not to position this information as if
tative manner, and wear attire that in person whenever possible is impera- you’re “shopping around” for a job
imparts your success. tive for success-seekers, no matter how elsewhere, lest they feel you’re not
intimidating or unaccommodating your committed to the organization and lose
boss may be. trust in you.
10
glyph1197etwork, network, network.
This remains one of the best and
most effective ways of sourcing jobs
outside your existing employer. If you
don’t have any connections outside of
your current company – start to devel-
op them both online and off! Attend
industry events, read industry periodi-
cals and online journals to be aware of
changes. If you don’t have a page on a
social networking site like Linkedin or
Facebook – make one. More and more
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hiring decisions are made using inter-
net searches. And always have an up-
to-date, well planned and thoughtfully
articulated resume ready for any
request - from someone inside or out-
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