Here are a few tips on how to make you visible as a performer in the company and hopefully, identified as a potential candidate for that promotion.

Make yourself visible

Does your boss know who you are and what you do? This may sound like a silly question, but don't assume your boss is aware of your accomplishments. Remember that when managers choose candidates for a promotion, the visible performers get noticed first.

Get to know your boss

Think of ways to help your superiors look good to other managers. Support them in the best way you can. You will be sure to get noticed and appreciated.

Establish credibility

Establish yourself as an honest, hardworking, and responsible employee. Show that you can work independently and wisely even when the bosses are not around. Earn your superiors' trust.

Be even more productive

Get your job done better and faster than ever before! Exceed expectations. Hard work is fine but results get noticed and remembered.

Take initiative

Establish some goals for yourself. This will help you produce better results, deal successfully with deadlines and ultimately enhance your credibility.

Be flexible

Can you adapt to new and different situations quickly? If not, work on being more flexible. Take a course or participate in any outside or company sponsored activity that will add to your expertise. Be open to new projects and additional responsibilities.

Stay optimistic

Just as smiles are contagious, so is optimism. Nobody, especially bosses, likes a pessimist who undermines the office morale. Remember, good morale is essential to a successful working environment. If you positively influence those around you, you will be seen as a valuable employee.

Speak and write well

Communication is the key to success in business. Clear speech is mandatory for successful presentations; poor speech detracts from the message being delivered. The ability to write succinctly and directly is also important. Good writing skills can be learned. There are many books and courses available which can help you improve your communication skills significantly.

Become a team player

Demonstrate that you're committed to the company, not just to your own personal goals. Remember, if you can work well with others, your boss will recognise that you can cooperate as part of a team.

Creating a positive impression on your first day of work

Finally, you got your dream job, and tomorrow will be the start of your first week of work. Regardless of your type of employment (temporary or permanent), you need to show your employer that you are the right person for the job.

Timeliness

Show your enthusiasm about the job by being punctual or early. Your employer will be impressed with this positive attitude.

Listen and pay attention

Your employers will conduct an orientation session to brief you on the job scope and the companys systems and procedures. Listen and take notes to ensure that you understand everything. Employers would like to see how fast his new staff could learn.

Stand and deliver

You want your boss to see that you are a valuable addition to the company. Do this by completing your tasks quickly and efficiently. Ask him politely if you really need a deadline extension, but try to avoid this situation as much as you can.

Respond quickly

Show your diligence and enthusiasm by responding quickly whenever your boss asks you to act on something. This will assure him that you are the right person he hired.

Be proactive

If you sense an expected difficulty coming up, act in advance to deal with it by being proactive.

Be observant

It is important that you observe your surroundings and try to learn as much as you can, as the first few weeks is your learning stage.

• It helps you to decide if a particular industry is right for you before you commit to a career change or to pay for a course.



• As you gain work experience, you also develop, build and refine your skills.



• It allows you to see how different companies approach the role or industry.



• It provides you with knowledge of the position, the industry and the company's operations.



• It complements any academic study that you have been doing.



• It builds confidence in a new trainee and helps him/her become a professional.



• It provides the opportunity to find someone to learn from.



• It gives you an insight into any jargons used in the industry.

• Capitalize on your experience from past jobs to help you determine your strengths, likes and dislikes.



• Think of the jobs that you enjoyed most and recognize those you like the least, and why.



• Think about the job scope, the responsibilities, your bosses' management styles, the environment, the company and things specific to the industry and profession. What do you like and dislike about them and why.



• Think of what functional skills that you have acquired and identify the ones that might be transferable.



• Market yourself appropriately through your network of contacts and make people see the value that you can bring.