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With the holidays approaching, thoughts frequently focus on New Years Resolutions. Are you planning to add “Find a New Career” to your list? Consider what is making you unhappy in your current position. Career consists of the work tasks and the environment. Would you be happier doing that work in a different environment? Then perhaps a job change to a new organization is in order. However, if you are bored and unchallenged and would like to get ahead in your current organization, initiating a continuous self-improvement project might get you closer to your goal. Here are some suggestions for increasing your chances for promotion: |
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Align yourself with the mission of the organization. Set personal goals that support the goals of the company. Watch industry trends and suggest ideas that will promote the work of the department. Identify ways to collaborate with others in your company. |
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Master your job and expand your skills in areas critical to the organization. Keep a record of your achievements, quantifying your results when possible. Offer to spearhead projects. Identify areas of growth potential and take advantage of training opportunities. Seek out a mentor who will provide advice and introductions. |
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Maintain a positive and courteous attitude. Don’t complain or criticize the boss or company. Be enthusiastic and dependable; under-promise and over-deliver. Show respect and loyalty to your organization, supervisor and co-workers. Change is inevitable; be flexible. Be the person others want to be around. Adopt a can-do attitude. |
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Go above and beyond the call of duty. Develop a good relationship with your supervisor by routinely meeting with them to discuss ways to improve your performance and make a positive contribution. Look and act promotable. Take on new challenges and never, ever say, “It’s not my job.” |
| Most employers would prefer to promote from within the organization. Before looking outside your company for that next opportunity, consider ways to get noticed in your current position. The Career Exploration Office is available to help you develop a self-improvement plan. Contact us today! |
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"I know the price of success: dedication, hard work, and an unremitting devotion to the things you want to see happen." ~Frank Lloyd Wright
Are you willing to do what it takes to be successful? The Career Exploration Office offers one-on-one assistance to clients in career transition. The Buckeye Career Assessment package includes the Myers Briggs Type Indicator and Strong Interest Inventory assessments which can help clarify your career goals and provide a path for success. Visit the website (www.careers.ohiostatealumni.org) or call us (614-292-3503 or 292-8493) for more information.
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The ability to deliver effective speeches and presentations is a critical factor in job advancement and success. Preparation, including audience analysis and adaptation, enhances the effectiveness of public speaking. The Office of Continuing Education is offering an evening non-credit course in Effective Public Speaking. Learn how to lessen anxiety and leave a lasting impression on audiences. Visit the On-Campus Non-Credit Courses link on www.ced.osu.edu for information on this and other training opportunities. |
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