It;s Not Dumb Luck

There are always some people who seem to be more successful than others. It seems that every job they have, they get promoted. They are always getting calls from employers wanting to hire them. You may wonder, what makes them so special? Well, they don't have a lucky rabbit's foot in their pocket. People who always seem to be getting promoted or getting offers usually share some common traits. If it seems you are always on the short end of the stick, ask yourself if any of these traits describes you. - They are dependable. They show up to work on time and stay as late as needed. They work extra when asked, and don't mind giving up a weekend here and there. - They take responsibility for their actions. If they screw up, they are the first to admit it. They know they made a mistake and they learn from it. They do not try and hide their mistakes or blame them on others. - They are usually honest or at least as honest as they can be. They know their opinion means more than a fake head nod. They realize their boss would rather hear the truth than hear what they think he wants to hear. - They come up with ideas or processes that make their job and other jobs easier. They test these ideas or processes and present them to management. They are willing to fail in order to come up with the right idea. - They see the big picture of the company. They try to understand all the processes and departments in the company and be as knowledgeable as possible about other jobs and departments. - They are the first to take on special projects. They are willing to take risks to start a project or takeover an existing project. They know the project may fail, but they believe they can bring something else to it. - They take stress in stride. If they are disciplined for something they have done, they hold no grudges. If they get laid off because of a merger, they simply do their job as needed during the transition and take their package. - People know who they are and their reputation. They are respected by their peers and other people in the organization. You may be starting to see why these folks get promoted or recruited by other employers. Even in huge companies, word does spread. A big promotion or job offer can start with as little as an elevator conversation between someone who has heard of you and someone who is looking for new talent. It is amazing how many people seem to know about these folks. All it takes is one person to make one positive comment, and something big can happen. See more at http://www.jamieratliff.com