| Self-promotion - if done properly - isn't something | | | | 4. Represent your company by applying to be on |
| you should shy away from, especially if your goal | | | | the board of directors for a non-profit. Non-profit |
| is to get ahead at work. Putting yourself in front | | | | organizations are always looking for talented |
| of executives who can have a positive impact on | | | | people to contribute to their organization. Check |
| your career is vital to corporate advancement. | | | | with your community relations department for |
| Before tackling this goal, consider the image you | | | | opportunities to get involved. |
| want to project. Do you want to be seen as | | | | 5. Enlist the support of a well-respected executive |
| visionary? Decisive? A leader? Once you've | | | | who will promote your capabilities to their peers. |
| determined the image that will compliment your | | | | Just as political incumbents select an important |
| career goals, plan to involve yourself in a few of | | | | person to champion their campaign for election, so |
| the following activities that will bring you the right | | | | too should you have someone singing your |
| exposure and get you noticed at work. | | | | praises. |
| 1. Assume a leadership position on a team project. | | | | 6. Make a list of your accomplishments throughout |
| Volunteering to take the lead on a project is a | | | | the year and bring it with you to your annual |
| great way for someone who aspires to be in | | | | performance review and interviews. Quietly |
| management to showcase their leadership abilities, | | | | promoting your abilities can be more effective |
| as well as demonstrate initiative. | | | | than shouting them from the rooftop. Since no |
| 2. Contribute to your company newsletter or | | | | one is as aware of your accomplishments as you |
| website. Do you possess a gift for writing or | | | | are, take notes and share this information when |
| knowledge that would benefit customers or other | | | | it's appropriate. Annual performance appraisals and |
| employees? If so, offer to share it with your | | | | interviews are a perfect time to quietly show the |
| company's employees and customers. Since | | | | right people your capabilities. |
| company publications are frequently read by top | | | | 7. Always perform at your highest level so you |
| executives, you'll be increasing your personal PR | | | | will be a candidate for company performance |
| while establishing yourself as an expert in your | | | | awards. Nothing will get you better exposure than |
| chosen area. | | | | exceptional performance. Employees are |
| 3. Join an organization-wide committee. Interacting | | | | nominated for performance awards because they |
| with the same people everyday won't increase | | | | consistently exceed the goals set for them. Since |
| your exposure, however, working on a | | | | these awards are often approved by top-level |
| committee with new people gives you an | | | | management, it gives you the opportunity to put |
| opportunity to make new contacts and show off | | | | your name in front of key decision makers. |
| your talents. | | | | |