Secrets to climbing the ladder faster

Sometimes getting from where you are to where you'd like to be careerwise can seem like a daunting task. But it doesn't have to be.

Here are some tips to help you move up the corporate ladder:

1Accumulate knowledge.


Knowledge is power, so read about your industry, know what people are doing and keep an eye on innovations. This will help you become an asset to your company - one with promotion potential.

2Know how to ask questions.

Workers who gain attention know how to ask appropriate questions. But asking questions is an art. Don't talk over your boss trying to show them how much you know.

3Think outside yourself.

People who move up quickly are often ones who are good at examining the needs and goals of the company as a whole, not just in their own particular niche. At the end of the day, it's not about you.

4Give it your all.

Be a solid performer who goes the extra mile. Performing tasks beyond your routine job description is the way to impress and build a stellar reputation.

5Let your passion shine through.

View everything with enthusiasm, which shows you truly have a passion for your field. These are the people who move up in the world.

CareerBuilder Feb. 15, 2011 08:55 AM





Secrets to climbing the ladder faster