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Staff members must do more than simply put in long hours to advance up the corporate ladder, according to specialists who suggest that individuals aiming for a promotion ought to highlight how well they're performing.

Colliding with a colleague in the corridor isn’t merely a moment for casual conversation; instead, it’s an ideal chance to discuss a recent success and highlight its beneficial effect on the organization, as per insights from scholarly authorities.

"We constantly get chances to share our narrative, but we often discard them," says Alison Fragale, an organizational behavior professor at the University of North Carolina , and the writer of an upcoming book about the science of status mentioned to The Wall Street Journal.

If someone is concerned about coming across as overly boastful, Fragale suggested that they should keep in mind those who are being promoted before them might be engaging in similar behavior.

She additionally mentioned that employees ought to reflect upon which beneficial aspects of their work might be going unnoticed by management, since an increasing amount of effort is being expended covertly.

Actually, Tessa West—a psychology professor at New York University—discovered that 80 percent of individuals take on various responsibilities at their jobs, such as leading a committee or working alongside another division on projects.

Over fifty percent of these additional duties receive no extra pay.

"People frequently believe they are receiving recognition for their efforts, yet this acknowledgment only exists in the boss’s mind," West stated, adding that the boss might not even recall it at all.

Occasionally, the manager may be hesitant to inform the boss about all the additional tasks you’re undertaking, as they worry it could make them appear disorganized, she mentioned.

Consequently, West suggests bringing up the extra responsibilities you've been handling during yearly performance discussions, which occur when managers evaluate their staff members in private settings.

She similarly advised that you should remind yourself that even highly influential individuals frequently decline offers and safeguard their time, dedicating it to honing their primary expertise.

If you can't figure out how to manage the additional workload you're undertaking, it might not be beneficial for your career progression, according to West.

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