If you’re working for that next job promotion or step up in your career, we take a look at seven key "do’s and don’ts" to help you.
By keeping these seven key steps in mind, you can help prepare for a new more senior role. Furthermore, to make sure your boss can see your leadership potential.
A promotion is not something that happens instantly. Therefore, you should always be trying to show your potential for advancement.
DO get to know what you’re good at… and what you’re not.
DON’T let that stop you from developing skills that might not be areas of strength right now. So you’ve never been very good with technology. They say that 10,000 hours of practice can make you an expert at anything. We say you don’t need quite that many hours of practice to be significantly stronger than you are now in any arena.
Online classes can be very helpful and convenient in gaining new skills. Even just a free internet search of what you want to learn can deliver surprisingly effective results.
DO cultivate strong relationships both within and outside your company. Savvy networking is a crucial skill if you’re looking to eventually enter into a management position.
DON’T engage in gossip or partake in the rumour mill. They say to dress the part of the job you want in the future. Take it a step further and act the part as well, exhibiting strong integrity among your colleagues.
DO be active on professional social media platforms, particularly LinkedIn.
DON’T be an over-sharer about your personal life. A bit of detail about your day gives your social media presence personality. Too much detail, or the wrong kind can be problematic. When in doubt, leave it out.
DO go the extra mile to answer emails, return phone calls, and take care of work at your desk.
DON’T isolate yourself behind your screen. Get to know your co-workers. Be available for conversations. Mingle professionally.
DO learn to recognise the strengths and efforts of others. Lend compliments and constructive criticism when it’s asked for or called for.
DON’T offer unsolicited critique or point fingers about negative outcomes. A good leader always looks in the mirror first.
DO treat all co-workers as partners, even if they are your direct reports.
DON’T treat others as subordinates… even if they are.
DO learn the art of the “humble brag” – stealthily giving yourself praise (especially on social media) without coming across as cocky.
DON’T assume personal credit for group efforts. Sometimes the best way to get credit for work well done is to pass that credit along to others.
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