Revised September 2, 2020
Originally published September 24, 2012
You’re smart, hard-working, and loyal as a dog. So why hasn’t your career taken off the way you had hoped?
Quite possibly, it’s because while those qualities are appreciated by upper management, they aren’t enough to set you apart. Here are eight tips that may help.
Note that if you are already at the top of your game, this guidance will seem old hat (though you may want to share this with younger colleagues). If you’re struggling just a bit, it may help. And if you are just starting out or early in your professional career, it is vital.