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We work to live, to make money and in turn, provide a standard of living for ourselves or our family. A career plays a big role in this.
Here are five killer ways to advance your career and achieve the life you've always wanted.
What one thing would you focus on right now if your job depended on it? That's your priority and primary focus until it's completed. Work fast and have fun. If you get asked to do something, figure out how that applies to your priority and if it doesn't align, decide whether you should actually do it.
That's right, say NO when an ask isn't the best use of your time and doesn't align with your priority focus. Don't make enemies or be selfish, but in life, it's impossible to do EVERYTHING. When you say no, you have more time to focus on point number one, which results in more success.
Ask for help. Thre are people you can learn from throughout your organization. Plus, you can probably help them too. Set the vision and inspire others to work with you. People will stand up to help a cause they believe in. For instance, I like to show pictures and share as much as I can with those that care about my work.
Every meeting, email or phone call needs to have a call to action. You should be saying, "Person A, can I expect to have XYZ by Wednesday at noon? Will that work for you?" You get things done by specifically asking for it. If the call to action doesn't seem clear, voice that concern and make it solid.
Without milestones, projects tend to just go on and on. Make them up if needed. Schedule a meeting ahead of time where the subject is reviewing something you haven't yet started. That will drive you and others to finish things on time because there is a clear finish line.
By combining these five methods, you'll start to see a drastic change in your career advancement. More people will know about you, you'll be getting things done faster all while being a team player. It's a win win situation and when you receive that promotion go ahead and let us know this blog post helped. Post a comment below if you have other great ideas that help with career advancement.
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