It is hard to promote someone that you never see, never hear, and who fades into the background. Raising your profile and getting noticed is essential if you want to fast track your career success. You want to be noticed (in a good way!)

Get noticed by trying some of these ideas: working on high profile projects, achieve well in your current role (go above and beyond), offer solutions and ideas to solve common problems, train others in your area of expertise, offer to write a blog for your business area, go to all the events held by the company, and you should always work to build positive relationships across the business and outside your own team and area.

If you really want to be known as a guru in your field - and be targeted by headhunters or chosen for promotion, then learn how to speak well in public. Think about people who you have heard speak at seminars or events. Even if you have never seen them before, you automatically believe they are credible, experienced and good at what they do.  People will immediately think the same about you if you are up there on that speakers platform.  Public speaking is the one sure-fire way to get noticed and to increase your standing in your field. If the thought terrifies you, then start practicing, as this is one skill that will put you ahead of the crowd.

And, as always, if you love what you do, the above will be a lot easier.  The more you enjoy your work, the easier it is to do it well and give that extra time and energy.  If you don't love enjoy your work, seriously start exploring some new options and ideas, and find a way to either enjoy your current role or to find a new one.

Thanks for reading,

Jo Mills

Career Analysts

www.careeranalysts.co.nz