18/06/2012
TIPS ON CAREER ADVANCEMENT....
CAREER ADVANCEMENT
Career advancement encompasses everything you do from the time you begin your career to the time you retire. Advancement for some people means climbing the corporate ladder until you reach the executive suite. For others it means doing a great job and being recognized for it. Some people simply want to stay out of trouble at work. Whatever career advancement means to you, you can help yourself with career advancement at your work place by increasing your efficiency. This can be done by following some basic ground rules, irrespective of the fact that you are starting your career or at the peak of it
o Get acquainted with people around you. Introduce yourself to your colleagues. Get people to talk, be confident and in touch with them. Attend meetings and seminars. Be present at office events. This will give you a lot of exposure that is required.
o Writing and documentation skills are very important, as you have to regularly use e-mails-to communicate with colleagues, boss, clients or employees.
o Listening skills help you in better understanding of work. It helps you in enhancing productivity.
o Build a good rapport with people around, in your office. You can do this by helping people around you. You will also have to solve problems for clients and customers.
o Official record of meetings and discussions is to be maintained (i.e. writing minutes). This will help you remain updated in work.
o Learn time management. For this you will have to list what you have to do. Set priorities according to importance and put specific time limit for the work to be done. Above all get organized.
o Organizing your work place will help a lot. Remove all the clutter and discard all the irrelevant stuff. This will help you in finding things in time when they are needed. This will again save time, avoid confusion and increase your efficiency.
What Qualities are required for Career Advancement?
o Work efficiently.
o Non interference in other peoples affairs.
o Be a good team player. Work in collaboration with your colleagues.
o Volunteer for special projects.
o Avoid conflicts and arguments at work place.
o Bring innovation in the work you do. Work on creative solutions.
o Continue learning- acquire new skills and knowledge. Keep your resume updated with the new skills you acquire.
o Promote yourself. Highlight what you have achieved and let people around know it.
o Find a mentor within the industry you work. This will help you to gain more information and work as a guiding factor.
These basic skills are vital to your success in any job. For career advancement nothing works like putting in extra efforts to go higher than your competitors and reach high.
