QUICK TIPS: PROMOTIONS

Show initiative. This is one of the best excuses for pigeon-holing someone in a job. Depending on which word your supervisor likes to use, you may be accused of not showing enough “initiative,” of not being “motivated,” of not being a “self-starter” or of not being “proactive.” Take away that argument. Know what needs to be done. Take the initiative and volunteer to perform a task, make some calls, speak to a client, develop a presentation, etc. Don’t wait to be asked to do something that you know is your responsibility. Get things done early or on-time, at the latest.