You sit at your cube day in and day out working routine assignments as diligently as possible. While you may keep the work flow moving--which is always appreciated--you fear that your efforts go unnoticed. You're probably right. Your boss may appreciate not having to be bogged down with the nuts and bolts of your daily tasks, but your personal development and career goals are not usually the first thing on her mind.
Make sure that you are clear about your career goals. Then, share your them with your boss. Do not expect her to take you by the hand from there. Unfortunately, employee development may not be one of her strong points, so you will need to have a plan of action for increasing your visibility at work. Present your boss with the following suggestions:
Volunteer to attend, represent or lead department meetings, projects, cross-functional teams or committees. This gets you out of your cube and on the radar. Other employees and managers will now have a chance to get to know you and see your skills in action. In turn, you'll get to know others in the company and learn about different career opportunities in the process.
Use your meetings as a way to have more communication with your boss. This helps her to take notice of your leadership skills and builds confidence in your ability to take on additional assignments.
Demonstrate that you take your development seriously by asking to participate in seminars and training classes that are of value to the company and/or to your development as an employee.
Don't allow your skills to lie dormant. If you aren't using a particular skill in your current role, seek opportunities to put them to good use. Let your boss know how this particular skill can be utilized in your current job function or role that you would like to take on.
Remember, exposure is key to advancement. Being visible in your organization, meeting people and becoming familiar with various projects makes you a valuable asset to your team.
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