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.