There's a lot of employment
advice focusing on finding a new job or starting a new business. Advice on
becoming a more valuable employee at one's current employer appears to be virtually
non-existent. So, what is a woman supposed to do if she loves her job, but
wants and needs to make more money? How does she guarantee herself an
opportunity to advance from where she is now without jumping ship? Good news!
There are many ways to earn the confidence of co-workers and become the kind of
employee that bosses are willing to pay top dollar for. Looking to get ahead at
work? Take some time to consider the following:
Don't Become Pigeon-Holed
Expertise can be a two-edged
sword. Consider this scenario. Joan is a whiz when it comes to the email system
her company is using. If there are problems with the email server, she knows
just what to do to get it started up again. If one of her co-workers wants to
figure out how to send an email with an electronic signature, Joan has the
skills to help. In other words, Joan is the go-to person for that particular
piece of technology. Chances are this has earned Joan quite a bit of praise.
Here's the problem. A company's loyalty to a particular piece of technology is
fickle. What happens if Joan gets a new boss who is a fan of another email
system? Can she adapt? Will she be replaced by another go-to person? Hopefully,
Joan has also demonstrated leadership skills and adaptability in addition to
her technical skills. If she has, she might be up for a promotion.
Become an Example of
Positivity
Many people underestimate the
value of soft skills. That's a shame. Here's the truth - people want to work
for and with people who make them feel good. Not only that, they talk about it
to others. So, anybody who wants to earn that raise or promotion should take
the following into consideration:
·
Life is stressful. Lack of sleep, arguments with
loved ones, bad commutes etc., are things that everybody experiences. Shake it
off at the door and become a positive, engaging co-worker.
·
Notice the accomplishments of co-workers and
genuinely praise them.
See the Big Picture
In the corporate world
especially, it can be very easy to develop tunnel vision. Marketing people tend
to focus on marketing; IT people tend to focus on computers and networks;
Operations staff tends to focus on the day to day nitty-gritty of running the
business. Anybody who wants to get ahead should ask themselves the following
questions:
·
What projects would my boss like to accomplish
over the next twelve months, and how can I help?
·
What is the company doing in the community? Are
there opportunities for me to become involved?
·
Is there any training I should be pursuing in
order to become more valuable in my department?
·
Do I already possess talents that I can begin
utilizing in order to become a more effective team member?
Finally, Self-Promote
It's a shame that so many people
are taught to be modest to such an extreme extent that they cannot use their
own hard work and accomplishments to get ahead. Fact is, bosses, admire those
who are willing and able to list their triumphs. So, never be afraid of asking
to be acknowledged for any positive contributions to the corporate culture or
bottom line.
Employers do not want to lose
valuable people – it takes a lot of time to recruit, interview, and train a new
hire. Make yourself valuable by using the strategies above, and do not be
afraid to ask for that raise, once you know that your boss values you!
Bio:
Kateline Jefferson believes that, only through experiential knowledge does one become an engaging and creative writer. Her degree in Journalism and a host of real-world study and experience has made her a permanent and popular blogger for PremierEssay.com
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