Tips for Getting Noticed in the Workplace

In my previous post about being "invisible" at work, many of you asked for a deeper dive into 'humblebragging' and standing out without overshadowing others. The Art of the Humblebrag: 1. Frame It as a Learning Experience ⤷ Tip: Instead of "I led a project that exceeded targets," try "I learned so much leading a project that taught me X, Y, Z." 2. Credit the Team ⤷ Tip: "We did an amazing job on this project. I'm so thankful for my team's hard work and effort." 3. Pair Achievements with Gratitude ⤷ Tip: "Honored to have led a workshop today. Grateful for the engaging participants who made it enriching." Boosting Your Visibility 1. Lead/Engage in Workplace Events ⤷ Tip: Offer to be part of panels, workshops, lead a tech talk or team-building activities. It's a great way to showcase soft skills. 2. Share Your Wins/Progress ⤷ Tip: Share your projects/wins, their progress, and outcomes on Wiki, slack, email, etc. It can be a bi-weekly/monthly email update or a project-end review. 3. Network Intentionally ⤷ Tip: Regular coffee chats with peers, seniors, and cross-department colleagues can do wonders. Building relationships is crucial. 4. Seek Feedback and Act on it ⤷ Tip: After a presentation or meeting, ask for feedback. It shows you value others' opinions and are on a quest to improve. Remember, it's not about being loud, but about being valuable. Be genuinely proud of your achievements and eager to share your insights. This way, you’re not just bragging; you're contributing. What are your favorite tips to increase visibility in the workplace? P.S. DM me if you want to chat about increasing your visibility or book time with me 1-on-1 (link in comments) ----- ✔️ Finding value in my content? Follow me and hit that 🔔 icon. ♻️ Think others could benefit? Don't hesitate to share! 👉 Together, we can pave your path to that dream job or promotion.

3 Ways to Advocate for Career Growth and That Promotion You Want!   I commonly get asked how I can advocate for myself or speak up about moving up within a company I work for. What do I need to say to my managers to tell them I am looking for something bigger?   Are you looking to take your career to the next level but unsure how to get noticed?   Here are 3 ways to be your own advocate and show leadership you're ready for more:   1. Schedule a Career Development Meeting: - Script: "Hi [Manager Name], I'd love to discuss my career development goals. Would you be available for a meeting in the next couple of weeks?" During the Meeting: - Discuss your accomplishments and how they've benefited the company. - Express your interest in specific growth opportunities or future projects. - Ask for feedback on areas for improvement and a development plan.   2. Take Initiative and Lead Projects: - Script (to a colleague): "I noticed we're facing a challenge with [X]. I have some ideas on how to tackle it. Would you be interested in brainstorming together?" Benefits: - Showcase your problem-solving skills and ability to take ownership. - Gain valuable experience outside your current role. - Get recognized for your proactive approach.   3. Shine During Meetings and Presentations: - Script: "[Summarize key point]. Additionally, I'd like to suggest [your idea] as it could potentially [positive outcome]." Tips: - Be confident and articulate your ideas clearly. - Back up your suggestions with data or previous successes. - Be an active listener and build on others' points.   Advocating for yourself doesn't have to be loud.   Be proactive, take initiatives, and demonstrate your value, and you'll be well on your way to achieving your career goals!   Let me know what you’d add to my list!   #careerdevelopment #promotion #leadership

Hiring is human. After 20 years of building high-performing teams, here’s what I’ve learned: - It’s not always the most “qualified” candidate who gets the job. - Too many people send generic, one-size-fits-all applications. - The ones who stand out? They connect with the hiring team. Getting noticed is not just about having the skills. It’s about showing who you are and why you fit. Here’s how to do it: ✅ Be personable ✅ Tailor your resume to the role ✅ Show genuine interest in the company’s mission ✅ Make it easy for the hiring team to see the fit It’s simple, but not easy. Most people skip this. Don’t be like most people. #1hiringmanagerinsight 

Without active career management, your remote career will be just as doomed as that of your on-site peers. 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲.   Here are 10 ways you can stay "top of mind" and be seen as an important, dependable and accessible part of the team who will be considered for important projects and promotions:  1. 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 The introverts among us find more solitude in their work day appealing, but that can quickly backfire. Opt for video meetings where possible. Otherwise, you're out of sight, out of mind.  2. 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 "𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬" In the absence of a watercooler you have to create moments of connection outside of your meetings. Tag a few minutes on to your meeting and offer a coworker to "hang out". Focus on genuine interest in the other person, their interests, challenges, ideas, etc.  3. 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 If people don't know what you're doing or why you're on the team, you should be frightened. It's your responsibility to change that. You can create a simple overview page or dashboard to share which projects you're working on. Add a segment showcasing the types of questions you can help with so others can see how you add value.  4. 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 Identify projects that have high internal visibility, allow you to grow and/or showcase your skills and deliver high value. Cross-functional projects can be great to widen your reach and to get a better understanding of the big picture.  5. 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 Plan your career development with your manager. You can seek regular feedback and plan stretch goals to further your growth.  6. 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 Work doesn't speak for itself. It doesn't have a voice. And people are too busy remembering everything you do. So, humbly share how you are qualified and share how your team solved similar problems or removed roadblocks.  7. 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬  You don’t get what you don’t ask for. If you want support from your manager, ask for it. Be specific about the support you want, e.g. floating your name for a specific project or socializing an idea that needs buy-in.  8. 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭  Ask your manager if there are meetings they’d like you to sit in on or take over. This adds direct value and is a great opportunity to raise your profile with stakeholders you wouldn’t have access to otherwise.  9. 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 Set a weekly goal to connect with your colleagues. Your goal is to keep in touch. You can send them a helpful resource, or simply ask how things are going.  10. 𝐁𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲  Use your messenger status to build trust through transparency. E.g. you can state "out for lunch, back at 1:30PM" instead of just "Away". #remotework #leadership #careerdevelopment

𝗜𝘁 𝗜𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 - 𝟱 𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝗧𝗼 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 - Employees often assume (wrongly) that their hard work and results will be enough when leaders make decisions about their future growth and promotion opportunities. Performance is critical for advancing your career, but it is far from the only reason employees get promoted. 𝟱 𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫: 𝟭) 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 - Clearly communicate that you desire guidance, feedback, and coaching to improve your performance and development. If you and your manager do not have ongoing conversations about your career development, it is your responsibility to initiate these conversations. Take the responsibility to ask your manager if you can set up quarterly meetings that focus on your performance and ongoing development. Show up prepared to engage with them about your performance, future development, and career aspirations. 𝟮) 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 Visibility matters, when you have occasion to mention accomplishments to your leaders, do so. Clearly let them know that you enjoyed being involved and that you were excited about your contribution. When you receive compliments from clients or customers, request that they send a note to your manager and their manager. It is okay for you to be an advocate for yourself! 𝟯) 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 - The benefits of receiving feedback include increased self-awareness and improved performance. For you to truly receive honest feedback, they must be deliberate about creating a safe environment by actively giving permission and expressing openness and desire to receive feedback. 𝟰) 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 - To be recognized as an individual who can take on greater responsibilities, employees need to demonstrate advanced social and emotional skills that are necessary to navigate important, complex, and relational situations. Companies need employees to be effective at their tasks, contribute to others' performance, and use others' contributions to improve their performance. 𝟱) 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫-𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫 - A senior-level mentor can have a broader view of potential future opportunities, introduce you to their peers, and advocate for development opportunities. Being strategic about navigating your career is not manipulative or inauthentic. If you expect someone else to care about your career more than you do, you will always be disappointed. Being an advocate for your career is essential to achieving your professional aspirations. Do you agree? Share your COMMENTS below. ⬇️ 𝗛𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 🔔 𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 | Tony Gambill   #leadership #management #careers #humanresources

Getting promoted isn’t what you think. You’ve been told: “Work hard. Stay humble. Deliver results. Your time will come.” But others leapfrog you with half the effort. What most professionals get wrong: 1. Hard work alone isn’t enough - Crushing your goals every quarter - Staying late and being dependable - Trusting your boss to advocate for you - Letting your results speak for themselves - Staying humble and hoping to be noticed - These are great habits, but they don't drive promotion 2. Promotions are about perception, not just performance - Promotions go to those who lead before the title - Who make their value impossible to ignore - Who are known for what moves the business - When others start saying: “We need them in that role” 3. Visibility beats invisibility - You must be seen, not just busy - Build relationships across teams and levels - Share your wins and impact with the right people - Position yourself as the go-to expert in a key area 4. Strategic positioning matters - Speak up in meetings with clarity and conviction - Take on projects that solve real business problems - Volunteer for work that drives high-impact outcomes - Show you can create the future, not just the present 5. Your brand is your leverage - Be known for delivering results that matter - Build a reputation for leadership, not just execution - Make it easy for leaders to picture you in the next role Here’s the truth: Being the best at your job doesn’t guarantee a promotion. Being seen as the one who can create the future does. If you’re stuck, the answer isn’t to work harder. It’s to work differently - strategically, visibly, and intentionally. ➡️ Share this with someone who needs to hear it today. ➡️ Follow me for daily posts on how high achievers become sought-after leaders.

Boss: "We can't afford the pay raise he wants." HR Manager: "Then we should pay for it." Boss: "What?! Why?" HR Manager replied: "If we can't afford his increase, we can't afford to advertise, interview, hire, pay and train his replacement. It costs less to keep staff than replace them. ------- But, here's the thing, waiting for a pay raise or a promotion to come your way isn't always the best strategy. If you want to reach your next level... ➡️You have to ask for it! ➡️You have to go for it! And you can't afford to wait. Here's why: 1️⃣ Opportunities are limited: The job market is highly competitive, and waiting for the perfect opportunity to come knocking at your door might mean missing out on a chance to progress. 2️⃣ Continuous growth is essential: Stagnation is the enemy of success. By proactively seeking new challenges and opportunities, you'll be constantly learning and growing, enhancing your skills and knowledge. 3️⃣ Building a strong network: The more proactive you are in seeking new opportunities, the more you'll expand your professional network. Building relationships with key industry players can open doors to exciting career advancements. 4️⃣ Confidence and self-worth: Taking charge of your career and actively pursuing your goals will boost your confidence and sense of self-worth. Knowing that you are in control of your destiny is empowering. So, don't wait for your next job, your next level. ➡️ Take the initiative, ➡️ Explore new avenues, ➡️ And be proactive in reaching your professional goals. Remember, the best opportunities Are often the ones we create for ourselves!!! #CareerGrowth #ProactiveApproach #LevelUp #ProfessionalDevelopment

Hey LinkedIn Family ! As we venture through an era rich with AI breakthroughs and the rise of large language models, I've noticed a lot of concern among friends and colleagues about the future. As a Python developer, data scientist, and MLOps specialist, I've seen firsthand how the tech landscape is shifting. One key lesson that I learned through my journey : being technically adept is crucial, but it’s not the complete picture. And the more you only rely on your hard skills, the more vulnerable you become! Here's the brighter side: tech is as much about understanding the impact of our work as it is about executing tasks. It’s about seeing the bigger picture. Those who broaden their horizons beyond just code and data often find themselves in a stronger position. 🌟 My advice is simple but powerful: Lean into the career development opportunities your workplace offers. Think beyond the code! Expand your horizons to include management skills, communication, leadership, and technical writing. For those starting out as junior software engineers or data analysts, try your hand at agile management. Document your achievements and your workflows, make sure to to be vocal about your accomplishments, and make sure you’re seen—don’t just wait for tasks to come your way, actively ask for new tasks, and if you are in benches for sometimes, ask to help your colleagues in a new endeavor so that you can show your accomplishments to managers. Being visible matters. If you’re not seen by your manager, you might be overlooked when it comes to recognizing the company’s successes. Collaborate, share your successes, and ensure your contributions are acknowledged. The secret to securing your place in today’s job market? Be proactive, embrace a spirit of professionalism, and steadily ascend the leadership ladder. 🔑 Be more than unfirable. Be invaluable. #CareerDevelopment #Leadership #TechIndustry #MLOps #DataScience #ProfessionalGrowth

STOP “faking it, until you make it”. Instead, do these three things to gain more confidence at work. ✏️ Write down your achievements, big and small, in your career. Oftentimes confidence at work doesn’t come from doing more, but documenting more. Schedule time every week to mark down praise you’ve received, skills you’ve learned, and progress you’ve made on important projects. 🗣️ Talk about the good work you’re doing. Hard, silent workers often go unappreciated or unnoticed. Make a habit of talking, or dare I say bragging, about what you’re doing to your boss and co-workers. A simple way to do this is scheduling a monthly meeting with your boss to update them on your projects. 🤝 Find a mentor: The best way to get what you want from your career, is to learn from someone who is where you want to be. A great way to do this is to find someone you admire. Ask them for work-related advice. Implement what they say, and report back. Any other career-related confidence tips you love?