When you think of the phrase “career-changing impact,” your first thought is that serious projects lead to serious results. And sure, some people can brag of the big wins. But there are also a few tiny things you can do on a regular basis (or even just once) that can make a significant impact on your career! Here are 3 of the seemingly tiny yet massive things which will help you climb the corporate ladder of success. And, none of the following is exclusive or inaccessible. As long as you have the right attitude, you can use them to your benefit as much as the next person.
Create challenges to keep yourself motivated
If you’re getting a little bored or work is starting to feel stale, creating little challenges for yourself is a great way to reignite your interest and stay motivated. You could even create some healthy competition with co-workers and do these challenges together! In a way, these challenges will help you create the habit of regularly setting and achieving goals, and you may be able to stretch your skills along the way.
Keep track of your wins
You might be thinking, “No need, I’ll remember everything.” But you won’t! And even if you’re not currently job searching, documenting your accomplishments gives you a clearer idea of what you bring to the table in your job. This is especially important to know (and be able to articulate) when you’re looking for promotions, raises, or even new responsibilities at work.
Take pride in your appearance
Being known as the office slob – whether it’s for wearing ill-fitting, slouchy clothes to work or having the messiest desk in the office – can be detrimental to your career because it makes other subconsciously see you as lazy, unmotivated, or unobservant. If you take pride in your appearance, that doesn’t mean you need to wear a suit every day. Just be mindful of how you present yourself at work and try to look put together. Additionally, your workspace can get a little messy sometimes but if you’re constantly working in a state of disorganization and dirt you may be harming your career prospects.
Taking the next step in your career feels like it needs a huge gesture. The reality is that the small wins add a great deal of value and lead to success. As you rack up the little wins, the bigger achievements will come. Want to make a positive impact on your career? These 3 tiny things will help guarantee your career success and set you up for bigger accomplishments like promotions and raises.
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