It is quite easy to boost your career without the need to spend longer days and late nights at your desk.
You can easily use several small strategies to improve and expand.
On its own, none of these will make a huge difference, but in combination the end result can be significant.
Here are eight ways to boost your career and make payday a happier event:
My dad brought me up with this: integrity is doing the right thing – even when no-one is looking… That comes into play with these strategies:
- Be reliable. Become someone your colleagues can trust. Everybody knows someone who couldn’t be trusted to do what they were supposed to do when and how the were supposed to. Inevitably it is someone that you knew wouldn’t be able to keep their promises. Don’t become that person in your office. If you say you are taking the responsibility to do something, then do it. Be 100% reliable at all times.
- Never be late. Most people never miss a flight on the way to their next holiday, so if you can be that accurate, never arrive late for work either. The same goes for meetings or projects. On the other side of the coin – don’t be too early for meetings. It might look like you are over eager or too much time on your hands. Five minutes early is perfect, but never late!
- The same goes for any project you are working on. Impress by example. If you know you do it a day or too earlier, keep it to yourself. Surprise the boss by turning it in a day or two early. Remember ‒ most people do the opposite and need to be chased.
- Dress for success. Be neat and look the part ‒ it might just get you that promotion. Always dress one better than your peers. Without brown nosing, dress like your seniors. You’ll be surprised how much difference that makes.
- In my younger days when I was the most junior in the office, I used to dress well enough that I was mistaken for someone much more senior many times – even by the CEO who found it hard to believe that I was just an office worker and not at least a manager. Two years later I was – well ahead of some colleagues who were there longer than me!
- Stay up to date with everything, including your CV. Keep your resume fresh and as current as possible. Take a few minutes at the end of each month and add anything new, adjust some details and update any relevant information. You will be fighting fir and ready before anyone else if and when an opportunity does come along!
- Be open and available to head hunters. Most agents work on commission. Let them know that you are there – you can be assured they’ll call you when something suitable comes into their sights. Make use of social media, and speaking of that – be aware what you post! Many recruiters find potential job candidates with the help of sites such as LinkedIn. Register and build your profile; also get as many influential people on your list and asked them to endorse your skills.
- Improve your public speaking abilities. Go on a course; learn how to present yourself. Not many people enjoy standing up in front of a crowd and doing a presentation, but those with good presentation skills are in high demand. Just like your learned how to ride a bike, you will become better – even good – at speaking in front of an audience.
- If you need help, nothing beats Toastmasters International.
- Become an indispensable asset. Nobody is totally irreplaceable, but some people are such indispensable employees that their employers go out of their way to keep them happy. Make sure your employer needs you. Become the best at an important task and become that irreplaceable colleague.
- Volunteer for everything worth your while, and even those sometimes not so worth your while. When the boss is looking for someone to go on a training course or learn a new skill, jump at it. Knowledge and experience can never be taken away from you. Next time you might be the one they cherry-pick for a promotion. Just make sure any extra work is relevant.
- Be there and ready when someone else who though he was irreplaceable, does become replaceable. You may be able to fill some of the gaps that are created by their departure.
- Don’t hide – find a mentor. There is always someone who will take pride in helping you advance your career. A mentor can give invaluable – and free – advice and introduce you to people in and outside the organization who can be extremely beneficial to you. All of us have to learn from others, and many of the most successful corporates have been mentored along the way.
You are not a lamb. Don’t follow the flock.
The average employee does the least amount of work just to keep their paycheck.
It isn’t difficult to stand out from the crowd by being a little more conscientious.
Don’t sit around and wait for it to happen ‒ take your career to the next level! Improve yourself today by becoming the best at the little things.
Learn from people who know more ‒ find a mentor.
You won’t be sorry!
Another way to boost your career is to start your own business.
Find out: The 5 Real Reasons Why 96% Of All New Startup Businesses Fail And A Simple Solution That Will Guarantee Success.
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ROLAND
June 23, 2016nothing is impossible
Hannes Dreyer
June 24, 2016Agree 100% Roland… except to lick your own elbow …
Hester
June 23, 2016Sal graag die webinar wil volg. Jou manier van dink en doen is altyd fasinerend!Dit is soos om ‘n Magic show te kyk!!
Hannes
June 24, 2016Hester
Dis omdat dit magic is om geld te maak. Dink net jy vat niks and maak daarvan miljoene…
John Jansen
June 23, 2016Hannes I am most definitely interested in what you will present. I know that I will benefit from your knowledge, skills and experience/expertise.
Hannes Dreyer
June 24, 2016John
Be on the lookout for my next e-mail where I will give you the detail to subscribe
Carol
June 23, 2016I am going to withhold judgment on whether or not this is possible, becasue so many things in my incredibly challenging and beautiful life have happened when I least expected for any of it to come true!
Hannes Dreyer
June 24, 2016Watch and learn but make sure you at least attend the webinar Carol
Thato Dire
June 23, 2016Thanks for the interesting knowledge. I look forward to seeing how the project turns out.
Hannes Dreyer
June 24, 2016Will be my pleasure to share the process with you Thato
Timothy
June 23, 2016Hi Hannes
Very insightful information that you are sharing. As i am a student i do not know where i may find a mentor as i also think that finding a mentor could be very priceless. Would also love to be part of the learning eam that will learn how to turn R1 to R1M, may i be part?
Thanks
Hannes Dreyer
June 24, 2016Start by attending the webinar Timothy.
Maybe I will share with you how to get one of the best Wealth Creator Mentors in the world… during the webinar
Willie Lategan
June 23, 2016I have to say the hardest part for me is to find a mentor. I do look forward to the challenge.
Hannes Dreyer
June 24, 2016That should be the easiest part Willie
The difficult part is to do what the mentor will expect from you.
Antje
June 23, 2016I think it´s possible. with the right toys.
see you on Saturday!
Hannes Dreyer
June 24, 2016Antje
You can always buy the right toys
Lwazi D
June 23, 2016Ears wide open Dreyer.
Hannes Dreyer
June 24, 2016Good then make sure you attend to hear magic Lwazi
Edward
June 23, 2016Hi Hannes. Please include me too. Thank you for the opportunity. Much appreciated
Hannes Dreyer
June 24, 2016Will send you the invite per e-mail Edward
Sebastian Carelse
June 23, 2016I would like to be a witness to this project.
Hannes Dreyer
June 24, 2016Then be on the webinar Sebastian
Koos Wilken
June 23, 2016Money making machine, R1 to R1m in one year, not possible
Regards
Hannes Dreyer
June 23, 2016Perfect… Then it will not be possible… for you
Karen
June 23, 2016Dankie Hannes, die is interessant en alles doenbaar!
Hannes Dreyer
June 23, 2016Bly dit kon help
Heinrich
June 23, 2016Dankie Hannes vir baie praktiese en deurgronde raad (soos altyd 🙂 )om ‘n sukses te maak met jou loopbaan!
Hannes Dreyer
June 23, 2016Bly jy het dit geniet Heinrich
Hendrik Combrinck
June 23, 2016The difficulty is upholding these qualities when the average employees drain your motivation i.e. by doing the least amount of work. This is where being an indispensable asset or reliable is not a handy quality as this increases your work load and at the end of the day you neglect your core responsibilities and you look bad.
I would add one more strategy, ensure a positive environment. By saying ensure I mean create it for yourself and those around you. Make sure that those negative energies get noticed and moved out the door. A tug of war is won by the stronger team and for everyone to move forward the positive side needs to be loaded and grown.
Hannes Dreyer
June 23, 2016I agree with the positive environment Hendrik. There are actually 9 environments that plays a major roll in your success and your working environment is one of them. Thanks for your input.
Lynda Burns
June 23, 2016I came across an acronym years ago that I find invaluable – personally and professionally. SNIOP – Susceptible to the Negative Influences of Others. Remember and apply this, so you will not be dragged down, but are positioned to succeed. Like turning R 1 into R 1 m 🙂
Anette
June 23, 2016Ek sal graag meer wil weet van die 9 omgewings wat ‘n rol in jou sukses speel.
@HENDRIK COMBRINK – Kan jy dalk ‘n bietjie meer uitbrei oor hoe om ‘n positiewe omgewing te skep. Ek ervaar baie negatiwiteit by die werk – Ek is gemotiveerd om my beste te doen. Ek werk deur my etes en werk tot laat, maar dit voel nie vir my ek kry die samewerking van my kollegas nie. Wanneer ek iets vra, lyk hulle baie traag om dit te doen, of daar is altyd ‘n klomp redes hoekom dit nie gedoen kan word nie. Ek vra tog ordentlik, maar as dit iemand anders was wat dieselfde gevra het, dan spring hulle om dit te doen. Is dit dalk ek, of is my werketiek net hoër of is ek besig om begrip van die werklikheid te verloor?
Hannes Dreyer
June 24, 2016Anette
Ek dink dit sal ‘n baie lekker Wealth Insights Maak – ek sal daaraan werk dan kan ek dit sommer met my databasis ook deel.
Dit kan dalk baie mense help
Groetnis
Hannes
Samier Jamodien
June 23, 2016I’m all ears.
Hannes Dreyer
June 23, 2016Will send an e-mail later this week with more detail…
Karabelo
June 23, 2016Hi Dr,
Receiving an email for your blog any day is like holding my foot and putting it on the next step in achieving my dream… To be free and invest more into property that I just started.
Hannes Dreyer
June 23, 2016Glad that I can help Karabelo
johan
June 23, 2016I purchased a car and my daughter received a car allowance the same day.
I then sold the car and made R2500 profit.
When I said now what do I do this money my eyes happen to fall on a advertisement of you in the RECORD newspaper.
Well I attended and you gave me the conviction to purchase my first 3 properties with the banks money.
We met many years ago and you may remember me telling you to put your courses on a CD/TAPE and market that.
I have sins then purchased properties in my trusts.
My wife passed away beginning of this year and I need to become involved in new ventures. And here you are again.
Now I feel it is time to introduce my son to this way of thinking/living. My son business is not doing well and this skills I know you will teach in a manner that he will feel this is highly possible, in fact that even he can do this. Thanks for previous opportunity Hannes and I am sure this will be of the same nature.
Johan van der Westhuizen.
Hannes Dreyer
June 23, 2016Sorry to her about your wife Johan
Always great to hear of a success story.
Will be a privilege for me to “help” your son as well
Zoleka Mapela
June 23, 2016I agree with these, I need to improve on 6 and 8.
How do you identify a good mentor
And what activities that one can do to improve public speaking?
Thank you
Zoleka
Hannes Dreyer
June 24, 2016Zoleka
Join a speakers association?
Kgoshi
June 23, 2016Hi Hannes
I missed the previous ‘money making machines’ you created, and I sure wouldn’t want to miss this one. Absolutely looking forward to it.
Hannes Dreyer
June 23, 2016Watch your e-mails for the next Money Making Machine – this one will be great one… Kgoshi
Manfred ZInman
June 23, 2016I do not think it is possible ,in fact impossible to make a million rand .starting with one rand.
I will be the first to publicly apologise if after attending your course and applying your method I will have made a million rand.
I will pay for an ad in any newspaper of your choice,or donate R50,000 to a charity of your choice.
Do you accept this challenge?
Hannes Dreyer
June 23, 2016I think the R1 challenge for now is more than enough so I will pass…
Riyaaz Ismail
June 23, 2016Dear Dr Dreyer
Thank you for the encouragement.
Much appreciated.
Hannes Dreyer
June 23, 2016My pleasure Riyaaz
thinus
June 23, 2016great blog, well done. excited to learn more.
Hannes Dreyer
June 23, 2016Thinus make sure to attend the webinar… you will learn a lot more
Edgar
June 23, 2016Good tips indeed, will surely use them and also pass them to some of my mentees that I am mentoring
Hannes Dreyer
June 23, 2016Enjoy Edgar
Lucille Maujean
June 23, 2016Wonderful advice Dr Dreyer.
Thank you.
Hannes Dreyer
June 23, 2016Thanks Lucille
Jacques Pretorius
June 23, 2016Very helpful – Thank you.
Hannes Dreyer
June 23, 2016Good to hear that Jacques
Maureen Gellvear
June 23, 2016Yes please send me invite thank you
Hannes Dreyer
June 23, 2016Will send an e-mail later this week with more detail Maureen
Wynand Grové
June 23, 2016Very true and motivating
Hannes Dreyer
June 23, 2016Good to hear that it is motivating…
Nonkqubo
June 23, 2016Will I earn the same if I follow the same steps as you and/or can you also invest in the same things for us as well so that we can earn the same?
Hannes Dreyer
June 23, 2016I know that my students are getting a better growth rate than me but I do not know how competent and driven you are. So only you will know if you can earn the same.
Desiree
June 23, 2016I enjoy your tips about wealth creation, it helps to give me the incentive I need to keep on trying.
Hannes Dreyer
June 23, 2016Watch this space – there will be a lot more tips and Wealth Insights in the future Desiree
Deon Taljaard
June 23, 2016Sure are usefull ideas, well done.
Hannes Dreyer
June 23, 2016Thanks Deon
Gloria
June 23, 2016The point about finding a mentor is a great way to advance your career.
The saying: Its not what you know, its who you know ” is still true. And its true because people make businesses and the world go round.
I am currently working with a mentor and I have learnt much more than I have in a long time and have broadened my professional network. Thanks for the blog Hannes.
Hannes Dreyer
June 23, 2016My pleasure Gloria
Francois
June 23, 2016Thanks Hannes,
Would like to attend webinar
Hannes Dreyer
June 23, 2016Will send an e-mail later this week with more detail…
Esmerie Willemse
June 23, 2016Baie dankie vir al die inligting.
Ek sal gragg nog baie wil leer.
Sodra my omstandighede dit tolaat sal ek dit kan bekostig.
Hannes Dreyer
June 23, 2016Esmerie. Gebruik en pas toe dit wat jy kan. Daar is baie waardevolle inligting op my portal wat jou reeds kan help.
Yvonne
June 23, 2016hard work always pays off. u might think no one is watching but someone will notice it.
would like to be boss free soon n build my empire for my children, so I’m following you Dr Hannes to learn as much as i can.
Hannes Dreyer
June 23, 2016Will send an e-mail later this week with more detail…
Mike
June 23, 2016Great tips Hannes! These little things are often the things that make you stand out from the average person and make they make work more rewarding.
Hannes Dreyer
June 23, 2016Thanks Mike
Relebohile
June 23, 2016Everything I read always takes my breath away and yes I have to start a business because I am single mother to three kids all because I do not want to conform but the truth is I was so scared of not being to provide for my kids. Thank you for your constant reminder that I can do it no matter my life circumstances right now.
Hannes Dreyer
June 23, 2016Don’t take risks.. Do not give up your JOB till you know how to run a profitable business.
Rishadh MAHABEER
June 23, 2016I am interested in the webinar. Please send me more information on how to turn R1 into a Million
Hannes Dreyer
June 23, 2016Will send an e-mail later this week with more detail…
Dr Motseothata Tau ( PhD : NWU )
June 23, 2016I’m interested in the webinar. Can you please provide more details on how to turn R1 into R1 million
Duduza
June 23, 2016It is interesting to note that the things that seem so trivial if they taken into consideration they breed success, if ignored they produced the negative results! Thanks a lot Dr Dreyer!
Hannes Dreyer
June 23, 2016The trick is to do the right things right
Jennifer
June 23, 2016Dear Hannes, thank you for another excellent article. I am interested to follow your step by step blueprint. And yes, I know it is possible to make a big profit for a small investment – you have already provided proof that this can be done so you are the perfect mentor!
Hannes Dreyer
June 24, 2016Jennifer
Thanks for your confidence in me
Anton Martin
June 23, 2016Nice article, thanks. I especially like point 7: Become an indispensable asset.
Please send me an invite to your next webinar where you will explain “The 7 Critical Steps For Creating Explosive Business Growth”
Hannes Dreyer
June 24, 2016Anton
Be on the lookout for your invite on Monday
Karl Basson
June 23, 2016Dr. Dreyer, thanks for putting this together. One may think that this has been said before, but not together like this.
Hannes Dreyer
June 24, 2016Thanks Karl
Thabiso
June 23, 2016Hi Dr Hannes,
I can relate with most of your pointers. I’m still a junior at my current workplace, but by sticking to those basic points you mention, a lot of responsibility is being handed down to me. It feels great to be valued at your workplace.
Hannes Dreyer
June 24, 2016Focus on applying the pointers in your life Thabiso and soon you will be a senior
Deon from Cape Town
June 23, 2016Great advice.
Hannes Dreyer
June 24, 2016Thanks
Pieter
June 23, 2016Please include me in the webinar!
Hannes Dreyer
June 24, 2016Will send you the invite on Monday
Anthonie
June 23, 2016I have to point out the importance of no 8. I did all 7 points preceding it during my career but I never blew my own horn I always steered away from networking and never really worried about blowing my own horn.
Even though I am one of the top in my field I am not well known and as such a mentor earlier in my career would have been invaluable.
So I would say no 8 is extremely important. Do not skip it
Hannes Dreyer
June 24, 2016Anthonie
Make sure that you now mentor someone and help them
Brett
June 23, 2016Excellent advice. Thanks Hannes
Hannes Dreyer
June 24, 2016Thanks Brett
Ian
June 23, 2016Hannes just needed these 8 ways to remind me so easily went into a down spiral.
Hannes Dreyer
June 24, 2016You are welcome Ian:-)
Naledi
June 23, 2016It really is the little things that counts. I would like an invite to your webinar to create a wealth creating business.
Hannes Dreyer
June 24, 2016Naledi
We will send you your invite on Monday
Senzo Kunene
June 23, 2016I would love to be part of such a financial break through. Please kindly send me an invite I will ensure my presence
Hannes Dreyer
June 24, 2016Senzo
Watch out for you e-mail invite on Monay
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