Corporate progress relies on self-promotion, being recognizable, having a sponsor & making sure people know EXACTLY how much you contribute to the firm
"my hard work will speak for itself" doesn't always work
"my hard work will speak for itself" doesn't always work
while you're soaking up hours every day behind your screen, John is hitting forward on your mails and taking credit for your grind - every company has a John
when it's bonus SZN and senior management is sitting in a boardroom deciding how much you get paid, the WORST place to be when your name comes up....
"hey, who is this guy?"
you're finished
"hey, who is this guy?"
you're finished
A drawback of corporate life is career progression often tends to favour the loudest, most useless, clowns.
Conversely, if nobody knows you or what you're capable of - it's very difficult to have anyone bat for you.
Conversely, if nobody knows you or what you're capable of - it's very difficult to have anyone bat for you.
If you're thinking "I prefer to be modest and just work hard" - remember you're not doing companies a favour. They aren't your friends. It's an exchange of labour & time in return for a salary
If you don't claim what you deserve. Rest assured someone else will eat your lunch.
If you don't claim what you deserve. Rest assured someone else will eat your lunch.
as a rule - never leave a meeting without saying anything useful or asking a question, even if it's just one sentence (especially if you're junior)
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