Motivation and Creativity Goes a Long Way

PROMOTE YOUR

ORGANIZATION IN THE

COMMUNITY

Attend charitable events your organization sponsors.

Join a committee or find another way to help out.

Make sure you chat briefly with the CEO and if you

can get a picture in the newspaper with him.

VOLUNTEER

Offer to help out another

department (after your

own work is done of

course). You will learn

more about your

organization and you’ll

make internal contacts.

Educate Yourself The day you stop learning is the day you will find yourself

unemployed. Accept the fact that ongoing training in the form of

workshops, trades programs, university courses, computer learning

and more are a fact of work life. Ask your employer if the

organization offers an educational incentive. Even if they don’t your

training program is still tax deductible.

Internal NetworkingIntroduce yourself to people who work in other departments at the company picnic or Christmas dinner.

Swap business cards. Email now and then. Stay in the loop about developments in their department.

Network Outside of

Your Organization

When you attend conferences and training seminars where

other organizations are gathered make sure you introduce

yourself to the competition. Swap business cards and follow

up with an email the next day.

Head Hunters

Arrange an interview with a recruitment agency whether your

company appears that it’s about to downsize or not. Submit

your resume and tell them to contact you if something comes

up that might be a good fit. That way if you find yourself

downsized you won’t appear desperate when you give them

a call.

Assist your team by contacting

someone in your network who can

offer assistance when needed. Your

colleague might even end up with a

contract position thanks to you.

Make Yourself Visible

Stop hiding behind your

cubicle. Chat at the water

cooler. Go around and

introduce yourself to

people you don’t know.

Show some interest in

your colleagues.

Request an EvaluationAsk the boss to meet with you and discuss at least three goals

you’d like to pursue. Inquire as to a viable career path for you.

with the organization.

Promote Yourself

Write articles for the company newsletter. Organize

workshops. Book a motivational speaker. Think of

ways you can demonstrate your interest in moving

upward before a promotion becomes available.

Incorporate Outside Interests into Your

Job

Are you a basketball or softball coach? Your company doesn’t have a

team,? It does now! Organize a team of interested people and go up

against the competition. Don’t forget to bring business cards.

Attend Corporate Events

Yes they can be a snore but they’re vital. Try to

get the opportunity to introduce yourself to the

CEO. If you’re a great organizer offer to work with

the social activities team to put it all together.