3 Tips for Career Visibility And Advancement

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Our CEO and Founder, Jessica Chen, recently hosted a Soulcast Media | LIVE event on LinkedIn where she interviewed Chairman at Citi Private Bank South Asia, Lung Nien Lee.?

They shared key tips and personal experiences on how to build a path for career visibility and advancement too. This?Soulcast Media| LIVE ?event is brought to you by our amazing sponsors at?NeedThat?

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1. Career Advancement

During the Soulcast Media | LIVE, Jessica asked Lung his thoughts on staying with one company vs. hopping around and what that looked like for career advancement.?Lung has been with Citi for over 30 years. Lung said that each person is different and every situation is different.?

But the most important question he would ask someone is, are they having fun at their job??

The reason he feels this is so important is if you are having fun, you will do well at your job.?Your passion for projects, your company, and your colleagues will shine through.?Others will notice.

You also have to decide how risk-averse you are.?This means are you open to changing companies or careers even if that means that there is a certain level of risk.?

Lung emphasized that even if you aren't happy in your current situation and are hoping to either advance within the company or move companies, you must focus on your performance and delivery. You cannot slack off just because you're frustrated or unmotivated.?

Even if you don't like where you are, you still need to do well. It's the truth.

Underperforming, even at a job where you're not a fan of your boss or the company, will only hurt you in the long run.?(Hint: think building grit and resilience, which are everlasting traits!)

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2. Communication

Communication is absolutely key to career advancement and visibility.?The way you speak to your superiors, the way you write an email, and the way you communicate issues are so important.??

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Now being a great communicator means being adaptable and agile. It's not a one size fit all model.

For example:

Communication With Superiors - When you are communicating with superiors or communicating upwards,?you want to keep it simple. Say what you mean and mean what you say. Succinct and to the point.?

Communicating The Problem - During the Soulcast Media | LIVE, Lung said that one of the most difficult things he has found with employees is their inability to distill what the actual problem is.?Think before you speak and get to the root of it.

Writing Vs. Speaking - How you speak vs. how you write are two different things. During the Soulcast Media | LIVE, Lung touched on the differences between writing how you speak and write.?He said oftentimes if you write as you speak, what you are trying to communicate will get lost because we usually speak more words than we write.?

??We recommend the e-course "Tips For Writing Business Emails" to help you strengthen your email skills and shape a positive online reputation.

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3. Accountability

Building a path for your visibility and career advancement is ultimately up to you. You may feel like there are circumstances beyond your control, but at the end of the day, you have to hold yourself accountable for your own actions. You control how you "show up," which directly affects how you are perceived.

And we know perception is reality.

When thinking about your career, think about the impression you're creating. For example:

• High Energy - What is your energy like at work??Can your superiors and co-workers see that you are excited to be there? High energy is important.
• Can-Do Attitude - What is your attitude like??Are you willing to try new things??If you are given a new project do you state all of the reasons why it won't work or why you don't want to try to do it??Or are you a problem-solver? Which attitude do you think your superior is looking for?
• Passionate - Are you excited about your career or its potential??Your passion should shine through!?
• Informal mentor - Do you have a mentor??It is important to have someone that can help guide you through your career.?It's like dating, you have to find the right one where you both mesh well.
• Advocate - An advocate is similar to a mentor, but more of an ally. An advocate is someone who will pick up the phone and help you get an interview or a lunch meeting.??

Building a path for career advancement and visibility can feel overwhelming.?However, there are many actionable steps you can take today to ensure that you are being seen by the right people within your organization. Check our our LinkedIn Learning course "Building Visibility in a Remote World, " and share this article with your network to inspire them!

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