A promotion opportunity recently came up in Patrick’s department. The job matched his skills perfectly, so he was shocked when he didn’t get an interview, especially when he learned that the successful candidate was less experienced than him.
When Patrick asked his boss why he hadn’t been considered for the role, she said the selection panel didn’t know anything about him, so she couldn’t convince them that he was the right person for the job.
Conversely, the successful applicant was well known to the panel – she had built strong connections with influential people and had represented the department at company-wide gatherings. As a result, they knew what she could do.
Unfortunately, this is a common scenario. People who get noticed get the best assignments, while those who keep their heads down miss out, despite their hard work.
So how can you increase your visibility at work, without bragging or stealing the spotlight from your colleagues? We’ll look at some useful strategies in this article.