Many professionals neglect the basic workplace skills and unconciously set themselves back. Follow this list of job skills that make getting a raise or career advancement a whole lot easier.
1. Be on your bosses good side. This is rule numero uno. You don't have to kiss butt but the workplace is no place for professional or personal enemies.
2. Do not embarass your boss, if he or she is wrong tell them behind closed doors, or better yet just keep it to yourself!!
3. Good grooming at work is a must it really pays off.
4. Come to work on time and often, employers don't want to promote you then have to ask the person they bypassed for your promotion to do your work because you have called in sick, AGAIN!
5. Keep your resume current. Sometimes you have to switch employers to get that raise!
6. And for God's sake do not be confrontational with your coworkers, employers don't want to have to be referees, if you display an ability to work smoothly with others your chances for advancement are much greater.
Remember advancement is often a about the intangibles and how well you relate to the people above you. Start practicing these six skills and you will be surprised that you got the raise , promotion or special assignment that you were hoping for.
