{"id":7502,"date":"2020-04-30T16:55:16","date_gmt":"2020-04-30T16:55:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monsterindia.com\/career-advice\/think-you-deserve-better-at-work-6-strategic-moves-to-help-you-get-ahead-7502\/"},"modified":"2024-04-18T11:18:11","modified_gmt":"2024-04-18T05:48:11","slug":"think-you-deserve-better-at-work-6-strategic-moves-to-help-you-get-ahead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foundit.in\/career-advice\/think-you-deserve-better-at-work-6-strategic-moves-to-help-you-get-ahead\/","title":{"rendered":"Think you deserve better at work? 6 strategic moves to help you get ahead"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Think<\/span><\/p>\n

Do you feel like you\u2019re not getting the opportunities to demonstrate what you\u2019re capable of at work? Or, you don\u2019t have the freedom to pursue the assignments that most fascinate you? That you\u2019re working hard at your job, but not getting due credit from your boss and colleagues?
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\nMany of us believe that we deserve a lot more from our workplace than we\u2019re getting today. In a recent survey by Monster India, majority of respondents – 78.52% feel they ought to be in a better position at work. A mere 10.96% are happy where they are. And while few things in life are more powerful than a positive push, simply harbouring the belief that you can do better isn\u2019t enough. To get ahead at work, you need to #GoOutAndBe. <\/strong>Use these easy yet effective tips to get ahead at work:
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\n1. Be pleasant<\/span><\/strong>
\nIt’s simple logic – people give opportunities to people they like. So ask yourself, do others enjoy being around you? Take a good hard look at your personality. Do you come across as confident and honest? Are you appreciative and attentive towards others? Embrace these traits, and you\u2019ll find you will be treated better, seen as more successful and confident, and your ascent at work may be quicker.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Speak up<\/span><\/strong>
\nHow many times have you sat in a meeting with an interesting idea in your head, only to hear another colleague speak up, be applauded and land the project? Going forward, establish your presence by contributing to discussions. Don\u2019t pause and don\u2019t second-guess yourself. <\/span><\/p>\n

Joel Garfinkle, executive coach and author of Getting Ahead: Three Steps to Take Your Career to the Next Level, recommends jumping in within the first 10 minutes of the meeting. \u201cThe sooner you contribute, the less time you have to generate self-doubt. When you delay saying anything, it gets harder to break into the discussion,\u201d he says in this Fortune article<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"survey-results\"<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Take credit for your work<\/span><\/strong>
\nEver shared an idea with a co-worker, only to hear him pitch it during a meeting? Or stood aside while a team member – or boss – accepts all the praise for a project you spent hours working on as well?
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\nWhile we all want to believe that our work speaks for itself, it\u2019s important to take credit where credit is due. In a Harvard Business Review<\/a> article, Karen Dillon, author of the HBR Guide to Office Politics, says, \u201cIn the real world, it matters who gets credit. That all goes into the bank account of how much value you bring to the organisation and plays into promotion decisions, raises, and assignments.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

So the next time someone tries to undercut you, don’t let it slide. Talk to the person about why they felt justified taking all the credit for the project or idea. Simultaneously, use any opportunity to demonstrate your involvement with the project, like joining in on an email discussion about it to prove your knowledge. Consider asking a third person to speak about your involvement in a meeting when the project comes up in conversation.<\/span>
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\n4. Volunteer<\/strong><\/span>
\nFind yourself stuck in a corner doing a small project that nobody has heard of? You\u2019ll have a hard time getting noticed, much less getting ahead. <\/span>
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\nWhen the opportunity arises, put your hand up for the difficult and high profile projects. You need to be seen as someone who can get things done (well!) if you want to be selected for promotions, bonuses and other accolades.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Showcase your expertise<\/span><\/strong>
\nBuild your personal brand online \u2013 through a blog or social media \u2013 by showcasing your expertise on some work-related subject. You could write about problems you have come across in your line of work and offer your solutions or, in case that\u2019s against your company policy, share your perspective on the challenges companies and employers are dealing with within your niche, and share suggestions for ways to do things differently.<\/span>
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\nThe exposure will improve your value to your current employer, which in turn can help you get ahead when opportunities arise.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Network<\/span><\/strong>
\nWhat\u2019s the point of working hard if nobody knows about you? Being a \u201cself-marketer\u201d at work is important. The more people who know you, your strengths and abilities, and your ambitions, the more likely your name will be come up when opportunities arise. A good relationship with a manager or someone senior in your department can do the trick for you. Studies show that a mentor higher up in the company influences four out of five internal promotions. Remember networking is key<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also, look outside the scope of your regular job to increase your visibility. For instance, offer to speak at industry or career-related events. This will help you build your personal brand as well as provide more visibility to your company.<\/span>
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\nRemember, gaining a promotion requires more than simply doing the job well<\/a>. You need to #GoOutAndBe. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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