Berks & Beyond Blog

Endless e-mails.  Countless voicemails.  An overflowing inbox.  With all the daily demands you face in your job, who has time to focus on career development?

Well if you can find just  extra 10 minutes, you do.  In just 10 minutes, you can accomplish one of the tasks below.  Each of these simple ideas will put you one step closer to getting the recognition, raise or promotion you want.

1. Ask someone in another department to explain his job to you.  Find out how other positions relate to your own – and the organization as a whole.  This “big picture” perspective will help you more readily identify opportunities to make a positive impact.
2. Propose a new idea.  Spend 10 minutes brainstorming ways to: solve an existing problem; save your company money; generate additional revenue, etc.  Present your best ideas to your boss.
3. Ask your boss out to lunch.  During your meal, find out more about his priorities, as well as what makes him tick (and ticked-off).  Show him that you understand the pressure he faces, and you’re sure to make your mark.
4. Clean your desk.  Go through those stacks of paperwork and over-stuffed drawers.  Eliminate as much of the clutter as you can.  A cleaner desk will help you think more clearly, improve your efficiency, and show others that you take pride in your space – as well as your work.
5. Write a To Do list.  Prioritize your existing projects and responsibilities.  Next, enter them into a simple “To Do” program (such as Microsoft Outlook) that will provide pop-up reminders for your meetings, tasks and deadlines.  You’ll be able to take your mind off less-pressing items – and focus more productively on what you’re doing now.
6. Start a portfolio.  Keep track of your professional accomplishments and contributions by assembling a simple portfolio that showcases your skills and experience.  Start by highlighting your most recent projects, and then work backward as time permits (10 focused minutes per week will yield results quickly).  When the time comes to make your case for a raise or promotion, your portfolio will prove an invaluable tool.

Berks & Beyond Can Make You More Successful at Work

• Enjoy more freedom to focus on your core competencies.
• Meet critical deadlines by quickly accessing the extra labor or adminsitrative staff you need.
• Use our direct placement services to make better quality hires who will support your success.

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