Friday, September 14, 2007
The Subtle Art of Self-Promotion on the Job
The Subtle Art of Self-Promotion on the Job
by Marshall LoebThursday, September 13, 2007 provided by
MarketWatch.com: • What Not to do When Asking for a Raise • Don't Treat Your Boss Like the Enemy • The ABCs of Online Networking
Educate up. If your boss is too busy to stay abreast of your activities, make it your job to keep her up-to-date. Schedule a weekly meeting or send regular emails detailing your accomplishments and addressing any issues. But keep the remarks concise, informative and balanced. "Don't talk about you, talk about the broader organizational impact of your actions," says Trovas.
Expand your network. Say good-bye to the old bunker mentality and make an effort to reach out to people outside your department. You can ask them to participate in a cross-departmental project or simply sit in on a meeting. Not only does this encourage collaboration, but also it's a natural way to spread the word about what you're working on. "By inviting new people into the fold, you're creating more visibility for yourself and your team," says Trovas.
Tap other people's expertise. Many of us assume that asking for help makes us look weak or incompetent. In fact, tapping other people's expertise can help you build a stronger network. By asking for help, you're not signifying that you don't know what you're doing; you're simply acknowledging that your colleagues have complementary skills -- a gesture they're sure to appreciate and remember.
Acknowledge your team. If you tend to underplay your own accomplishments out of modesty, one of the most comfortable means to gain visibility is to acknowledge the efforts of your team. "In this way, you're talking about a collective effort and taking the focus off the individual," says Trovas.
Celebrate success. If your team or department has just made a big sale or completed a long-term project, don't be shy about it. Give a party, print some t-shirts or send out an office-wide email praising everyone's efforts. Celebrating will help you advertise your achievements and set the office abuzz.
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by Marshall LoebThursday, September 13, 2007 provided by
MarketWatch.com: • What Not to do When Asking for a Raise • Don't Treat Your Boss Like the Enemy • The ABCs of Online Networking
Educate up. If your boss is too busy to stay abreast of your activities, make it your job to keep her up-to-date. Schedule a weekly meeting or send regular emails detailing your accomplishments and addressing any issues. But keep the remarks concise, informative and balanced. "Don't talk about you, talk about the broader organizational impact of your actions," says Trovas.
Expand your network. Say good-bye to the old bunker mentality and make an effort to reach out to people outside your department. You can ask them to participate in a cross-departmental project or simply sit in on a meeting. Not only does this encourage collaboration, but also it's a natural way to spread the word about what you're working on. "By inviting new people into the fold, you're creating more visibility for yourself and your team," says Trovas.
Tap other people's expertise. Many of us assume that asking for help makes us look weak or incompetent. In fact, tapping other people's expertise can help you build a stronger network. By asking for help, you're not signifying that you don't know what you're doing; you're simply acknowledging that your colleagues have complementary skills -- a gesture they're sure to appreciate and remember.
Acknowledge your team. If you tend to underplay your own accomplishments out of modesty, one of the most comfortable means to gain visibility is to acknowledge the efforts of your team. "In this way, you're talking about a collective effort and taking the focus off the individual," says Trovas.
Celebrate success. If your team or department has just made a big sale or completed a long-term project, don't be shy about it. Give a party, print some t-shirts or send out an office-wide email praising everyone's efforts. Celebrating will help you advertise your achievements and set the office abuzz.
Copyrighted, MarketWatch. All rights reserved. Republication or redistribution of MarketWatch content is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of MarketWatch. MarketWatch shall not be liable for any errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon.
// posted by george @ 9/14/2007 02:40:00 PM 
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