5 Habits to Adopt to Get Promoted

5 Habits to Adopt to Get Promoted5 Habits to Adopt to Get Promoted3When you think about your career for the long term, where do you envision yourself in the next, say, two years? What about five years? 10 years? Do you have a plan to get where you want to be? What about the company you are at? Do you love where you are working and embrace the culture or corporate mission? Lots of times when I talk with clients, they have a clear desire to climb the ladder at their current company but are unkoranvers of how to get there and what steps to take. Here are five habits you should adopt in order to get promoted in your current job and throughout your career.When someone receives steady promotions, its because they already know what it takes to advance their career. You know these people- the ones who seem to keep moving up the corporate ladder while you sit and wonder why you keep staying put. In an article on LinkedIn, Marillyn Hewson, chairman, president, and CEO of Lockheed Martin, share s from her experience in 5 Habits That Can Lead to a Promotion.True, there are advantages to staying with a company and working your way up the ladder, but these habits will be good ones to develop no matter where you are working in the next decade or so.Here are some ways to be noticed and help get yourself promotedLook for ways to solve problems on the job.Anticipating, identifying, and creatively addressing issues shows leadership potential. You can share your suggestions and let your boss decide what to do with them even if your ideas go unused, your efforts will be noticed.Say YES to challenging assignments.Meeting those challenges gives you more opportunities. They may be way out of your comfort zone, but it will show your ease of adapting and prove that you are ready to accept any challenge the company is going to throw your way. Being willing to stretch confirms your dedication and flexibility.Keep track of your results.When theres a hard number to point to, it should be on your resume. Recording the evidence of your efforts validates your work experience when applying for another position. I encourage my clients to do this. Its important to keep track of your successes as you complete them. When you are in an interview with your boss, or for another position, they will want to know these results. Write them down and review them every six months.What are your companys leadership values?Look for ways to develop those qualities. Focus on your leadership experience including what you do to help, promote, and encourage others.Success is a team sport.Every leader is parte of a group that works together for a greater good. Work on making your workplace a better place to work and your efforts will be appreciated. As the old saying goes, There is no I in TEAM, so make sure to pass out the kudos where deserved.Your colleagues will appreciate your support and it will help meld your group into a cohesive team.You hold your future success in the palm of your hand. If you want to be promoted and lead, then start leading now. Your promotion will follow. And if youre pretty sure a promotion in your current job isnt in the cards, be sure to check out the latest flexible job listings to find your next great opportunityReaders, what tips do you have to get noticed and get promoted? Share with us in the comment section belowErin Kennedy, MCD, CMRW, CPRW, BS/HR, is a certified professional resume writer/career consultant andthe president ofProfessional Resume Services. She is anationally published writer and contributor of 14 best-sellingcareer books. She has achieved international recognition following yearly nominations of the prestigiousT.O.R.I. (Toast of the Resume Industry) Award. members receive a special discount on Professional Resume Services