How To Succeed at Work: 7 Things You Should Be Doing

17 May 2017

Plain How To Succeed At Work  7 Things You Should Be Doing

โ€‹Being successful at work is ambiguous. Every individual determines success differently. Whether itโ€™s your wage slip, the job title in your email signature or how much you enjoy your job, everyone wants to be a success at work.  So here are a few tips that will help you climb the career ladder or simply help you enjoy your daily routine to the max. How to succeed at workโ€ฆ 

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1) Be Positive

Youโ€™ll be surprised how effective a smile is in the morning. Of course, everyone has their off days, but being generally upbeat in the office gets you noticed. 

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2) Make Your Voice Heard 

Want that promotion? Youโ€™ve got an amazing idea? Tell someone. I mean, donโ€™t tell everyone in the office but someone who can directly impact the result. 

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3) Donโ€™t Get lazy

If youโ€™re not feeling challenged, do something about it. Take on a new challenge or extra responsibilities. 

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4) Sort Out Your Priorities

What makes you tick? The key to being satisfied and in turn, successful at work is knowing exactly what is expected and where your strengths lie.

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5) Join In

Especially if company culture is a big deal. Go for a drink after work, or meet a colleague for a coffee. You spend the majority of your week with these people; a happy work life is a major contributor to a happy life.

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6) Learn from your mistakes  

Say sorry. Accept constructive criticism.  Plan for the next time. Admitting youโ€™re wrong costs nothing, and youโ€™ll be surprised how much respect it can earn.

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7) Donโ€™t be a know it all 

You might be an expert, but you donโ€™t know everything. Be open minded, whether it comes to taking advice or hearing an opinion, showing that you are a team player is invaluable.

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The route to success at work is different for everyone; unfortunately there isnโ€™t an equation that equals a guarantee. Do you have a different opinion? 

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