How to Get Noticed at Work

• Volunteer – for special projects and assignments
• Consider "continuous learning" activities (adult education, certificate programs, Executive Coach Certificate program, etc.)
• Your Career…Is Your Responsibility
• Get your supervisor interested and involved in your career paths
• Be open to assignments, opportunities, details
• Move around in other organizations – to explore other learning environments – stay fresh; and gain "broad" exposure; value your colleagues' contributions
• Sign-up for workshops/classes on: Leaderships Skills, Interpersonal Skills, and Working in Teams
• Be ready to move to your next challenge – be the person that people admire and look up to…
• Learn to work in different environments with diverse audiences
• Perseverance – Perseverance – Perseverance
• Seek a lot of knowledge and be willing to grow
• Consider Development Programs – recognize your skill gaps
• Establish a support structure of mentors, friends, colleagues
• Attitude is everything – If you believe…you can achieve
• Dress for the job you want…not the job you currently have...
• Identify training courses on your company/agency; volunteer for last-minute cancellations
• Recognize people that support you in a public setting
• Find a job that you like – and be competent…people will see you as "invaluable"
• Set goals, identify informal mentors
• Attitude, Passion, Commitment, Persistence
• Acquire critical skill sets for managers
• Lead Teams and be willing to move to other organizations/agencies
• Be aware of your "weaknesses" and "strengths"
• Work hard – demonstrate a good attitude
• Don't identify barriers for yourself
• Character, Reputation, Honesty, Trust, Ethical
• You do not necessarily need a Individual Development Plan (IDP)
• You do not need to be a "super hero"
• Recognize the importance of "reputation," and working hard can get you noticed
• Don't just apply for the job; apply for the work involved in the job
• Practice – Practice – Practice
• Join professional organizations for up and coming Senior Executives (executivewomeningov.org, etc.)
• You need to have prior knowledge in other areas (Budget, Procurement, HR, Labor/Employee Relations, etc.); request details in these areas
• Be confident in what you do
• Do not rely on others to do things for you – take charge of your own career
• In the workplace – it's about working relationships – build good networks – be good to people
• Don't just manage people moving up in the ranks; manage people below the ranks
• Identify ways to get things accomplished as a leader – beyond being recognized as a major contributor
• Recommended Book Reading: "Learn how to Stop Worrying and Start Living," for staying organized
• You must be willing to put in long hours from time to time, which may include working on weekends
• Practice time management skills
• Be able to forecast and project; rather than being "reactive"
• Take your lunch daily – take your daily breaks – so that you can be re-energized
• Meet mission goals/metrics; be the "go to" person in your organization
• Be humble; not arrogant; always be willing to provide assistance to co-workers, colleagues, organization
• Promote self-awareness and good common sense
• Take courses – people skills – interpersonal skills
• Ask for feedback from supervisor and peers
• Encourage people to give feedback and their different perspectives; this gives people a sense of value and worth – during meetings
• Compliment in public – Criticize in private
• Get feedback on presentations
• Identify projects that you can add value
• You learn more from "errors" and "failures" than your successes
• Praise – Empower – Develop People to be "high performing" teams
• Be true to yourself – what are your passions?
• Lead by Example…Take Care of Your Peers
• Check your "ego" at the door
• Learn how to listen; learn how to stop talking at meetings; appreciate others' opinions
• Learn how to give and receive constructive feedback; don't take everything so personal
• The best indicator of future performance – is past performance
• Support other colleagues (men and women); everyone has something to share
• If you think BIG – you will be BIG; If you think SMALL – you will be SMALL
• VOLUNTEER for meaningful opportunities; remember "No" is the beginning of negotiation
• Ask for un-bias feedback when filling out an application
• Take lateral positions for further fulfillment and practice
• Promote balance in your everyday life – Take Care of yourself
• Be resilient – have a plan "B"
• If you're reading this today... Have a nice weekend!

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