In any organization, there will always be someone who seems
to know how to find their way up the corporate ladder. These are the people who
keep getting promoted, and some of them even get promotions in a very short
time. It is easy to assume that perhaps they are good friends with the boss, or
they are just purely lucky all the time.
But when you try to analyze the habits and the career path
of these people, you will realize why they always get a promotion. Here are
some traits these people have that make them deserving of career advancement:
a. They are solution-seekers.
People who always get promoted have the ability to solve
problems. Instead of complaining or criticizing, they figure out ways for
improving the situation. When they identify a problem, they don’t just keep
quiet; they speak up and suggest solutions. Thus, if you want to be noticed at
work, be proactive and be a problem solver.
b. They don’t mind stepping out of their comfort zone.
The easiest thing to do is stay within your expertise and
experience, because this is your comfort zone. Doing this, however, will not
get you more experience and learning. For you to be considered for a promotion,
you’ve got to show your willingness to take on assignments that others
wouldn’t. You also shouldn’t mind doing something you are not very comfortable
with.
c. They analyze their boss.
It is important for you to learn what your boss values both
in business and in life. When you get this information, it will be easier for
you to do things according to what your boss favors. You will get noticed
easily, and this will also be an important step for you to learn how to succeed
in business.
d. They focus on the bigger picture.
Successful people do not just accomplish their task for the
sake of completing them. They know their daily tasks matter to the overall
operations of the business, so they make an effort to do things right. By
thinking of the bigger picture, you will be able to anticipate what has to be
done even of nobody tells you.
e. They collaborate and treat people well.
Liking your coworkers doesn’t always mean you can work well
with them. Being a team player is a special trait that requires some conscious
effort. You’ve got to develop your team building skills so you won’t have a hard
time working with other people.
To be successful in choosing a career, it is also important that you build positive working
relationships with your colleagues. If you are targeting a management position,
for instance, you will have to be a people-person to be successful. You won’t
succeed in getting the support of your team if you can’t even gain their trust.
