A lot of staffs get aggrieved that they don’t get promoted no matter how hard they work and how long they’ve been at the company, while newer staffs get promoted.
Are you in the shoes of those who get overlooked for a promotion? You probably might have been doing some things wrong. These tips below will tell you what bosses look out for when promoting staffs:
1. YOU’RE A TEAM PLAYER
Most bosses tend to have soft spot for employees who are team players; who put the team’s success and progress ahead of personal glory. Bosses understand that team players aren’t only better employees but better managers as well.
2. YOU’RE PATIENT
Patience is a trait that’s lacking these days in the workforce, but it’s one many bosses still hold in high esteem. Bosses aren’t eager to hand out promotion to those who just have their eyes on working up the ladder, but those who are patient while working hard for their goals.
3. YOU POSSESS CROSS-FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCE
Staffs with cross-functional experience, that is, those who have experience from working in different departments in the organisation tend to be promoted over those who don’t. These employees gain extreme knowledge and experience while going about their works in different departments compared to those who remain stationed in one department for many years.
4. YOU HAVE A GOOD RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER STAFFS
Many people don’t take this serious, but your relationship with other staffs is highly considered. Bosses prefer drama-free staffs over staffs who are always having conflicts with co-workers.
5. YOU DON’T EVEN EXPECT IT
Bosses would prefer handing promotion to staffs who don’t even expect it; those who just do their work because they love what they do and are good at what they do, rather than those who eye personal achievements.
6. YOU’RE PRODUCTIVE
Of course, bosses admire productivity in their staffs; those who can get the work done, those who’re focused, punctual and serious about their jobs. Bosses want results and admire staffs who produce results.
7. YOU PRIORITISE WORK
Prioritisation is a 21st century trait that many bosses admire. We live in times where fewer resources should produce even more. Bosses always admire those who know how to prioritise work and get the job done.
8. YOU’RE AN INTRAPRENEUR
The ones who are creative, the ones who are filled with ideas and who develop new enterprises within the organisation are usually assets to the organisations, and bosses don’t joke with employees like these; they’re usually held in high esteem.
These tips above have seen many earn promotions to their surprise.
Jake