Display Work Values

Succeed on the job by reviewing Bring Your A Game to Work and paying attention to these work values. These are the common beliefs and behaviors about how to be successful. If you focus on the values below, you are sure to make progress along your career.

Checklist for Career Growth

• Schedule Monthly Check-in Meetings - Be sure to check-in regularly with your supervisor to assess your progress. If you can't meet monthly, it's important to meet once every three months.
• Record Your Accomplishments - During your six month or annual check-in, come prepared with a list of accomplishments at the company. As much as you can, quantify this with numbers (for example, “Supported over 50 customers for IT support”).
• Ask for Feedback - In order to improve at a job, it's important to ask for honest feedback about your performance. Ask your supervisor to share what they see as your greatest strengths and areas to improve. Remember that their feedback is not personal. It is intended to help you grow as a professional.
• Continue Learning - Engaging in continuing education and other training such as certificate programs to expand your skills is a sure way to improve your chances of getting a promotion.
• Make a Career Development Plan - Figure out what your additional career goals are. Create a plan of people you want to meet, networking events to attend, new skills to learn, and other ways to grow.
• Ask About Career Advancement - At six months or a year, ask if you are eligible for a promotion or wage-increase. If this is not possible, ask if there are any training programs you can participate in. This shows a commitment to growing with the company.