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I is for Initiative
Take initiative, If you see a need that isn’t being met, go meet it or bring it to the attention of someone who can. So many people in the workforce are just waiting their turn, but you won’t get ahead if you don’t take action. Do things without having to be asked—even minor things.
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A is for Ask
Ask if there is anything else you can help with.
Ask how you’re doing on a project or with a certain skill.
Ask to be included in a meeting. Ask for more training.
Your superiors won’t know you’re hungry for growth and interested in being more involved unless you ...
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U is for Update
Update superiors on what you’ve accomplished, don’t make them guess there.
Those simple updates let them know how you are managing the work they’ve assigned and keep your progress at the forefront of their mind.
Making management ...
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E is for Extend
... you must extend beyond what is expected of you. Don’t just complete the task in front of you, go out of your way to make sure it’s done better than anyone else around you could have done it. Do background research. Be more thorough than you think you need to be.
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And sometimes Y, too
Y is for YOU! Don’t be afraid to be friendly and show some personality. People want to be able to relate to those they work with every day. Come out from under your cloak of invisibility and establish a presence in the office.
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O is for Offer
Make yourself available when needed. Do not discriminate between work-related projects .
Open yourself up for every opportunity, not just the opportunities that you suspect will be successful or glamourous.
When there is an opportunity to come in ...
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The A-E-I-O-U's of Success: Increase Your Opportunities for Future Success
addicted2success.com
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Being an INFJ... " Every soul has to taste death' one day, so be kind to everyone, even when he's your enemy "
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