economy
March 3, 2026
Want a better job and a pay rise? Eleven ways to progress at work
Keep your boss happy, develop your ‘personal boardroom’, ask for honest feedback, don’t take the notes in every meeting and remember: no one gets promoted for inbox zero
TL;DR
- Excel in your current role by meeting targets and being realistic about workload.
- Become the leader you aspire to be before receiving a promotion.
- Maintain open communication with your boss about your career goals.
- Increase your visibility by participating in organizational activities and speaking up.
- Reframe self-promotion as 'stakeholder management' to highlight impactful work.
- Focus on productive, high-impact tasks rather than just being busy.
- Avoid being pigeonholed into junior roles like note-taking.
- Build a strong network and utilize platforms like LinkedIn strategically.
- Seek advice from those already in roles you aspire to.
- Negotiate salary effectively using data and clearly stating your value.
- Prioritize physical and mental health for better decision-making and performance.
- Avoid asking for promotions in inappropriate social settings.
- Seek honest feedback and consider a career audit if consistently overlooked.
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