How to Achieve Success at Work
Challenge yourself to find more ways to grow on the job and achieve success.
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Get ahead in your career by learning the important business skills in this Howcast video series.
You Will Need
- Initiative
- Motivation
- Good example
- Network
- Belief in yourself
Steps
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Step 1
Show up on time
Show up on time, ready to work and ready to get things done. Punctuality will be noticed and result in advancement, eventually.
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Step 2
Fight boredom
Volunteer for new projects to stave off boredom and for the opportunity to learn new skills. If your job has become a rote exercise, take some initiative and get excited about something else.
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Challenge yourself, even if it feels risky and outside of your comfort zone.
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Step 3
Motivate by example
Motivate others to work by setting a good example and having a positive attitude that inspires. Your manager will see that and take note of it.
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Step 4
Network with coworkers
Network and cultivate friendly relationships with coworkers. Relationships are how business thrives and how you get ahead.
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Step 5
Believe in yourself
Believe in yourself and the success you deserve. Most people who accomplish their goals in life and at work identify a key attitude for success -- the absolute belief that you can do anything you desire with hard work.
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By 2007, women owned 7.8 million businesses, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. These generated $1.2 trillion in revenues, and provided $218 billion in payroll to 7.6 million workers.
