Do you work your tail off, but nobody notices?
Do you have more and more assignments thrown your way and
it seems as if nobody knows how much you already have on your plate?
Do you feel unrecognized for your contributions and
accomplishments?
Perhaps you
have faded into your office cubicle?
Perhaps you have become the wallflower who is present when you stop to
look at it, but never consciously noticed.
Many of my clients start working with me because they
have been overlooked for a promotion, they received a poor performance review, or they are afraid that their job will be
eliminated. They add value to their
companies, however they fear that the decision makers have no idea how much they
contribute on a daily basis. The sad
thing is that they are usually correct in their suspicions.
It is your responsibility to strategically position
yourself to get noticed. You must make
sure that your decision makers are aware of your contributions, the projects
you are currently working on completing and how you fit in the
organization. It is up to you to toot
your horn.
There are a many ways to let the “important” people know the
value that you add to your organization.
1. Become
as indispensable as possible. Voluntarily
spearhead projects and responsibilities that are critical to the company.
2. Offer
to work on high visibility projects, especially if they will enable you to work
with a wide variety of people from a number of different departments.
3. Volunteer
to make presentations or help prepare presentations, especially when you know
that when the decision makers will be present.
4. Go
out of your way to make your boss look good.
5. Attend
meetings, conferences, lunches with a sense of purpose. Go out of your way to connect with people who
will be able to help you move up within your company or retain your job if your
company is downsizing
6. Always
over deliver! Simply doing your job as
described in your job description will not help you stand out and get noticed.
In your quest to become extraordinary you need to move
out of the mindset of going with the flow.
You need to find opportunities to leverage your strengths so that you
can outshine others who have similar responsibilities.
Please let me know what you did this week to set yourself
apart. It may take some creativity and
careful planning on your part, but it is critical to your success and climb up
the professional ladder of success.
