Getting one's work recognized

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Putting it simply: working hard and working smart are still the best things that professionals can do to get ahead in their career. It takes an extraordinary amount of effort and an abundant display of perseverance and dedication to one’s work to get noticed by the higher-ups and to be considered as a potential candidate for a leadership role. However, in spite of one’s efforts, there are still times when hard work somehow falls short.

For professionals who find that this situation applies to them, here are some tips on how they can get the recognition they deserve:

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1. Improve further. If a professional’s hard work and great attitude is not getting recognized within the organization, it may be because the level of his or her work is still only within expected or recommended levels. To break through, a worker may need to show more initiative to take on bigger responsibilities and to show willingness to learn other tasks.

2. Assess the organization’s values. An employee’s achievements at work may not be in line with the goals of the organization, and this could be why that worker hasn’t been recognized. Reviewing the organization’s values should reveal what types of achievements are valued by the managers which could help guide workers to devote more of their effort to tasks that matter.

3. Move to a different company. Finally, it may be that the organization simply does not value extraordinary employees. There are many dead end jobs in companies that don’t value innovation and initiative. If this is the case, then it is best for a highly motivated individual to just look for better opportunities in a company that doesn’t fault them for being enthusiastic about work.

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Marc Accetta is a life coach who continues to help others find ways to become successful at what they do. For more tips on self-improvement, follow this Facebook page.