SAY 'YES' FOR GETTING A PROMOTION

SAY ‘YES’ FOR GETTING A PROMOTION

·         Most people don't stay back late to complete a project or offer to take on a sick colleague's work.
·         Employers care about experience and skill, but it's the willing worker who gets noticed.
·         Being a 'yes person' reflects a willing and enthusiastic attitude.
·         What bosses want is someone they can count on and who isn't afraid to take on challenges.
·         A 'Sure, I'll do it' outlook will make the boss see you as someone who is driven and committed.
·         It will also help you add new skills, making you indispensable and perfect for a career jump.

1. Toss out the 'No'
·         Instead of the flat "No, I don't know how to do that”, show your eagerness: "I'm not an expert, but I'll definitely try my best”.
·         Displaying your flexibility to venture into the unfamiliar will earn you a positive nod.
·         If your boss needs assistance, take the time out to practice and complete the assignment.

2. Go where nobody wants to
·         Cheerfully including a time-bound job asked by your boss in your packed to-do list will make your boss see you as someone who takes initiative, and comes through when there's a crisis.
·         By saying yes and delivering, you will set yourself apart from others and demonstrate your commitment to your career.

3. Showcase to the bigwigs
·         Many employees simply stop and go home once their current assignment is done.
·         But offering to help a superior with an assignment is a smart career move.
·         By shouldering some of the responsibilities of a higher position, you're showing your boss that you're up to the task.
·         When it's time to promote someone, he will look at you as the person who already has the skills.

4. Put in the extra
·         When deadlines are tough and your boss needs support, be the one that's willing to stay on and get the work done.
·         Seek opportunities to help with the office workload and keep the bosses posted.
·         Add value in assignments by performing analyses and adding relevant information.

5. Offer help
·         When people ask for your help, extend it willingly and pleasantly.
·         You'll gain a reputation as a team player, as well as gain additional skills from your colleagues.
·         Your bosses will then consider you a valuable team member and a successful team leader.

6. Ask for it
·         Be the office busybody and fix issues that others ignore by being the office initiator.
·         Asking for more work shows your interest and desire to help, and highlights your value too.

7. Steal the 'Yes' before someone else gets to it
·         Before you say ‘no’, you should think about the consequences of someone else saying yes.
·         Your ‘No’ is just another 'Yes' person’s opportunity to shine and take all the benefits.