SAY ‘YES’
FOR GETTING A PROMOTION
1. The Blunt Truth
· When it comes to work, most people do not stay back
late to complete a project or offer to take on a sick colleague's work.
· But in the end, it's the willing worker who gets
noticed.
· Employers care about experience and skill, but only to
a degree.
· What people really want is a 'yes person' someone who
will do (almost) anything in the name of good business practice.
· Being a 'yes person' reflects a willing and
enthusiastic attitude.
· What bosses everywhere really want is someone they can
count on, who isn't afraid to go the extra mile and 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 to your resume,
making you indispensable and the perfect candidate for a career jump.
2. 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 where your flat-out refusal would fail.
· Likewise, if your boss needs assistance, offer to take
the time out to practice-until-perfect and complete the assignment.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Put in the extra
· In the eyes of the boss, the best worker of all is
easily the one who doesn't leave before the job is done.
· When deadlines are tough and your boss needs support,
be the one that's willing to stay on and get the work done.
· Take on extra responsibilities of your sick colleague,
and send an e-mail later to your supervisor letting it be known that it took
all weekend, but the learning was worth it.
· Seek opportunities to help with the office workload.
· When delivering on assignments, add value by
performing analyses and relevant information that wasn't asked for.
6. Offer help
· When people ask for your help, extend it willingly and
pleasantly.
· You'll gain a reputation as a team player.
· You're also likely to gain additional skills from your
colleagues.
· Your management will then consider you a valuable team
member as well as a successful team leader.
7. 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 your department and company, and highlights your value too.
8. 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.