Strategies to Stand Out at Work

Why is it important to be known for the right things at work?

• To blend in with colleagues

• To have more free time

• To ensure career advancement

• To avoid being the workplace gossip

What is a professional mission statement?

• A summary of your work history

• A list of daily tasks

• A statement of personal goals

• A guide to what you want to stand out for

How can being proactive benefit your career?

• By reducing your workload

• By earning recognition for solving problems

• By making you less noticeable

• By allowing you to work from home

What does presenting yourself professionally involve?

• Working late hours

• Avoiding all social interactions

• Maintaining a professional demeanor

• Wearing a suit every day

Why is cultivating relationships at work important?

• To avoid doing your own work

• To get more vacation days

• To have more people to gossip with

• To increase exposure and advocacy

What does being easy to work with NOT mean?

• Being well-liked

• Being positive

• Being a pushover

• Being collaborative

How can recognizing others at work benefit you?

• It creates a culture of recognition

• It makes you less noticeable

• It reduces your workload

• It allows you to take credit for others' work

What is a non-promotional way to make your work known?

• Bragging about your achievements

• Providing status updates

• Ignoring your accomplishments

• Avoiding all communication

What is the simplest yet sometimes most complicated strategy?

• Taking on every project

• Avoiding all conflicts

• Working overtime

• Letting your awesome self shine

What should you focus on to bring your potential to the surface?

• Avoiding challenges

• Understanding and improving your strengths

• Taking on tasks outside your expertise

• Working in isolation