Never do these things at work when you want a promotion


You have been working hard for a few months to get noticed in the workplace. You’ve earned the right certifications and polished your skills. So, what comes next? A much-awaited promotion, and a chance to climb up the career ladder!

Promotions are not given to just anyone. You must stand out as an employee who can take on additional responsibilities to be considered for a promotion. While being a good employee will get you noticed as a prime candidate for a promotion, there are certain things that you must never do when you are eyeing a bigger chair.

Giving your boss an ultimatum

You should talk with your supervisor or manager about your desire for career advancement. When you have the conversation, remember to discuss the options available to you, any additional training you must receive, extra projects you can take on for experience, and timelines. However, you should never be too pushy during your conversations. Avoid giving your manager an ultimatum like, “If I don’t get promoted within the next six months, I will leave the job.”

Saying “No” to extra responsibilities

Nobody likes to take on more work. However, if you notice that your boss is giving you extra tasks after your conversation about a promotion, it is likely that they are testing whether you have what it takes to deal with the added responsibilities. Accept the responsibilities that you can juggle alongside your current ones. Talk to your manager if you feel that you are being overworked at some point.

Not being accountable

Accountability is a sign of a true leader. If you want your manager to consider you a serious candidate for a promotion, you should show them that you are accountable for your own actions. Never make a habit of assigning blame when something goes wrong in the workplace. If you have made a wrong decision that affected a project, own up to your mistake and fix the error.

Having poor communication

Clear communication is a must-have skill in the workplace. If you have trouble communicating your ideas with your teammates, it will become difficult for you to lead project teams in the future. Not everyone is good at dealing with coworkers. If you have trouble getting along with your team members, get any help that you can. Nurturing your people skills too will be a good move to make.

Forgetting continuous learning

Once you join the workforce, you will be learning new things until the day you retire. Employers admire workers who keep updated with new technologies and tools. Always update your skillset to suit the needs of the day. You can enroll in an online course to learn a new skill or gain a new certification. Learning new skills to qualify for your promotion shows employers that you are not afraid to put in the extra effort.

Dressing unprofessionally

You may have worked there for five years in a row, but that does not mean that you get to treat your workplace as your home. Maintaining your professionalism is an important thing. If you want a promotion, you should look the part. Wrinkled clothes, unwashed pants, or dress code violations will get you noticed by your manager for all the wrong reasons.

Doing personal tasks during work hours

You are on the company’s time the moment your workday starts. So, ensure that you don’t waste it. When you arrive at work, devote your full attention to your work tasks. If you have a personal errand to run, you can do that during lunch hour. Taking a thirty-minute call to your best friend to discuss the new Barbie movie is not something that you want to do from your office, especially when you are anticipating a promotion.

By Resume Mansion



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