Boost your Visibility & Impact in the Workplace

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Do you feel like you're getting passed up for opportunities at work? Maybe you have some really great ideas that could contribute in a positive way for those around you, but just haven't been able to garner enough attention to make it count? Read on to learn about some proven ways you can increase you chances for career advancement.

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We work hard day in, day out, to produce results that make a difference where we work. Unfortunately, hard work just isn't enough. To have opportunities come your way, it often requires focusing on engaging decision makers or their influencers. How can you make yourself stand out amidst many employees?
Some surefire ways of becoming not only more visible, but a viable, contributing resource:
  1. Be a fearless small-talker - Staying engaged with those around you at work and in your field can foster opportunities for innovation and career advancement, and it starts with small talk. Building positive work relationships can serve as a morale booster, too. Learning how and when to effectively communicate with those around you is crucial to making those relationships beneficial! Remember to keep it healthy - show your ability to be committed, creative, and flexible. Taking the time to follow up for a little quality assurance goes a long way also - you might just get some helpful feedback, gain new ideas for building skills, and it could lead to so many other opportunities. 
  2. Join a committee or volunteer for an office event -  This is a really great way to get to network with others that wouldn't otherwise know who you are, and can be an outlet to vocalize any ideas you might have that could use constructive feedback.
  3. Express interest in cross-functional teamwork, create a forum and start collaborating with others -  This is for for those individuals hungry enough to carve out an opportunity for themselves. If you have knowledge or suggestions but don't have the right audience, then build one.
  4. Request one-on-one meetings with your managers -  If you don't have recurring meetings set up with your managers already, start requesting them. One-on-one meetings are good for obtaining feedback and insight that you might be overlooking or not even aware of. Asking your manager about mentor options is another way to gain indirect access to exploring further career development.
  5. Be your best advocate, it's ok to toot your own horn when you've accomplished some quantifiable results -  This point cannot be stressed enough. In a world with a population of 7 billion+, and an estimated 6.6 million job openings by 2020, how are you going to stand out? By making sure those around you are aware of your worth and potential!

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