How
to make your self more visible?
Mark a copy ;cc all the mails you send to your boss; this
shows that you are working hard.
Look busy!Even if you are not stressed , pretend that you
are stressed out. Remember those who got the raise and
promotion by not exactly working hard but just pretending
that they have a lot of work by looking stressed out!
Network vigorously. Interact with your colleagues , peers
let them know about your work. Good networking skills really
helps in enhancing your career . Work late, rather than
coming early when no one is there to witness your sincerity.
When you work late your boss would surely see you .
Try to create a " buzz" around you. Do something
so that people will praise you, help out other people if
they need and then let other people know , this creates
a chain impact. But remember not to show off.
Hot ideas? Be innovative. Go with innovation in mind.Understand
the business drivers, define the trends and find new ways
of applying exsiting or new technology to make task more
efficient, cheaper, faster. Seek out business problems
and try to find its solutions. No risk - no gain. Take
up potentially risky but high profile task . Even if you
fail , you will be remembered for daring to do it.
Simple Tips to tackle redundancy
Change is the only constant factor in today's world. Accept
it or perish !There may too many jobs chasing too few talents-
and yet jobs get redundant .Businesses change because opportunity
itself keeps changing and as a result jobs keep on getting
redundant.So when exit is inevitable , what do you do?
How well are you equipped to handle this?
The first thought that comes to your mind is how would
it look on your CV? Prospective employer now have a good
understanding of the redundancy scenario and it does not
necessarily create a negative impact.But then you must
be prepared to explain why you were made redundant in the
first place and what exactly were you doing during the
gap period.The gap period is crucial.The longer it stretches
the more difficult it would be for you to explain the gap
in your career.
Simple Tips to tackle redundancy:
A good way to utilise the gap period is to learn new relevant
skills.The idea is to upgrade yourself constantly.
Look out for alternate employment opportunity as soon as
you realise that redundancy is possible. Develop a strong
understanding of your business . What drives your business?
Have a job search plan of action.
Develop a network. Many jobs are filled not through advertising
or consultants but through networking.Be well connected.
Consider part time assignments during the break.
Beyond Salary Factors
If you have two job offers on hand, how do you evaluate
which one is good for you?
Money is important but not everything.With aspiration levels
of individuals sky rocketing companies are giving astronomical
salary hikes to retain and grab talent. The talent war
has truly begun.But there are other factors beyond the
usual salary factor HR Managers use to attract and retain
empolyees. Employees spend long hours in the place of work,
companies in turn do the extra bit to provide the right
ambience and a strain free environment. The job should
also be a inspirational factor adding value to not only
your career but to your resume as well. Most employees
would quit job if they feel that they have hit the glass
ceiling.Well defined career path and challenging roles
which promises career progression and future growth would
enhance the longevity of the employee job tenure. Also
evaluate the work / life balance and check out if there
is mismatch in your qualification and the job offered before
you accept any offer.
Success in career
Success in career means to be able to go far & in the
right direction.The main purpose of your career is to utilise
your potential fully. This gives a sense of satisfaction
and self esteem.But no one can truly achieve succes in
career without learning how to delegate responsibilty.
As no one can manage all the job all by himself. To delegate
also means to trust.You have to rely on your team to deliver.
And trust can only flourish when you are surrounded by
true friends. So to be successful you need a circle of
friends & good relationships. Remember- if you are
aiming for success is your career start developing true
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