7 Ways to Get PromotedBeyond Just Working Hard

7 Ways to Get PromotedBeyond Just Working HardThink you can just slog away as diligently as you can and then everything else will fall into place? Think again. Just putting your head down and working hard is bedrngnis enough. Dont just imagine some omniscient presence is watching your wertmiger zuwachs at every turn and taking note of how well youre doing. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1467144145037-0) ) Here are a few concrete things to do to put yourself in a position to be promoted, beyond just showing up and working hard.1. Do something significant.So many rookies ask for a raise or a promotion without having done anything to earn it. Sure, theyve worked hard. But they havent done the kind of specific work needed to grow as a leader or apply their talents and skills in a targeted way to help the company with what it needs most. Rise above. Then ask for a raise.2. Keep track of your successes.You should keep a running document of your accomplishments. Project start and end dates, significant milestones, quantifiable results, and thanks or congratulatory notes. This will be your arsenal when the time comes to prove your worthiness for promotion.3. Log professional development.Anytime you participate in a professional development activityand you should be doing thislog it. Keep track of courses, dates, names, contacts, etc. And file any new licenses or certificates you achieve, as well.4. Build a betreuung team of mentors.You cant get where you want to go without help. It takes a villageor, really, a team. Build bridges between you and your colleagues, supervisors, peers, managers, etc. Think about the ecosystem in which youre operating. Learn its quirks and learn to thrive as a member of that climate. The best thing about scoring good mentors is that you might just land yourself a sponsor or ally who might be in the decision-making room when you arent and can make your case.5. Think ahead.Long before your review, sit down with yo ur anfhrer and make sure you know what tangible goals you should be working towards. Make sure you know the metrics youll be judged on when it comes time for promotion. Make a list of desired (or required) achievements. Then make sure your review is scheduled when its supposed to happen. If your first review comes and goes with no promotion, make sure you ask your boss what youd need to do in the next six months to get there.6. Dont wait to lead.Leadership opportunities wont necessarily come to you. You have to seek them out. Lead a project, chair a committee, take charge of something. This will give you the exposure and visibility you need. Then just make sure youre doing excellent work and maintaining your new role as leader.7. Branch out.Its not just all about your company. Make sure to stay current. Network, interact, and yes, even interview at different companies in your field. Your employer isnt the be all and end all. Anything could happen. Staying fresh and connected to the greater industry not only means youll land on your feet if any shake-ups or lay-offs come around, but also that you will be seen as more valuable when the promotions start coming around.

25 Reasons These Tech Companies Are the Better Choices for Women

25 Reasons These Tech Companies Are the Better Choices for Women The technology industry is seeing more and more female talent every day. And while some companies have adjusted their previously male-dominated work environments, otzu sichs have notlage.We at Fairygodboss are here to help you seek out the companies and the environments that allow women to thrive in their careers, and avoid those boys clubs.1. AppleApple not only offers its employees extended maternity leave and death benefits, the tech company offers $20,000 lifetime IVF treatment, covering any add-on treatment and never excluding any clinic.Apple is Hiring Browse Opportunities.2. AppNexusIts easy to see why AppNexus is number eight in our list of Top Rated Companies for Women -- the global internet company offers its employees a flexible work-from-home policy, as well as an unlimited number of sick days.AppNexus is Hiring Browse Opportunities.3. HoneywellAt Honeywell, a Fortune 100 connected technologies company, FGBe rs say they love that their days feature brilliant coworkers and interesting work. Between flexible hours coupled with lots of opportunities to advance, employees are calling Honeywell a great distributionspolitik for women to work, and (it) continues to get better.Honeywell is Hiring Browse Opportunities.4. AsanaAsana has a 5.0 rating from FGB users, one reviewer raved about her company, saying, I think we are committed to diversity inclusion at a core level, and taking permanent measures as early as we can to grow with the right pillars in place around being a workplace that values and elevates everyone here.Asana is Hiring Browse Opportunities.5. CiscoFGBers commend Cisco for its diversity. The company has one of the fruchtwein diverse executive leadership teams, and nearly half of its leadership members are women. Their motto describes the company perfectly Colorful hair? Dont care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? Thats cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Be yo u, with usCisco is Hiring Browse Opportunities.6. Snap Inc.Snap Inc. has its sights set on reinventing the way we see (and use) cameras, and women who work there seriously love being a parte of that mission. When asked whether they would recommend Snap to other women, one FGBer who recently returned from maternity leave gave a resounding, all-caps YES. Her reasoning? My managers and HR have been incredibly supportive and helpful with everything, which has made my time as a new mom so special. I am incredibly grateful to work at a company that values family so much.Snap Inc. is Hiring Browse Opportunities.7. CDWIts easy to see why women love working at CDW as part of their continued commitment to diversity and inclusion, the tech company launched the Together - The Power of Women in IT campaign to celebrate their women in IT and empower other females to pursue technology.CDW is Hiring Browse Opportunities.8. CognizantAlmost 12,000 women work at tech company Cognizant, where they off er a highly revered Women Empowered program. One FGBer raved about her employer, writing, Great place to work - flexible working hours. A lot of focus on womens initiatives.Cognizant is Hiring Browse Opportunities.9. SeagateWomen find it easy to work at Seagate, due to the companys flexible hours, open work-from-home policy, Womens Leadership Network, and its Seagate PRIDE Group, which, according to the company, provides a connection and engagement opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer employees and their allied supporters.Seagate is Hiring Browse Opportunities.10. GameChangerWomen love working at GameChanger for its monthly lady lunches, career growth conferences, as well as maternity AND paternity leave The gaming company also gives its female employes a $500 stipend upon their return to work post-maternity leave, to help purchase a breast-pump for work. And the company provides specific private rooms (not just a bathroom) for women to pump their breast mil k during the workday.Game Changer is Hiring Browse Opportunities.11. HP Inc.HP Inc. was featured on our list of the Best Companies for Women in 2016. One female FGBer commended HPs gender equality, saying, HP is the the most women-friendly company in the industry. We have many women in executive roles at HP. This company walks the talkHP Inc. is Hiring Browse Opportunities.12. SonyWomen say Sony has a very diverse, very fun culture where women are well-respected. They say theres equal pay, development opportunities, and openness to flexible working arrangements for employees to spend more time with their families. And maybe the best part? They say the corporate glass ceiling is not a factor here. Sounds like a supportive employer to me.Sony is Hiring Browse Opportunities.13. IBMIBM has a long history of supporting women. It was the first company to elect a female vice president, Ruth Leach, in 1934 The company has since been recognized byWorking Mother Magazineas one of the top comp anies for working mothers for 32 years, as well as one of the top companies for women of color since 2003.IBM is Hiring Browse Opportunities.14. JauntMore and more women are being drawn to tech company Jaunt, due to its paid maternity and paternity leave, its fertility benefits, and its childcare subsidies, which are up to $5,000 a yearJaunt is Hiring Browse Opportunities.15. Magic LeapOne-hundred percent of FGB reviewers believe that Magic Leaps CEO supports gender diversity. One reviewer even claimed that people love to work here, as well as adding, The people are great to work with and you will learn something new every day.Magic Leap is Hiring Browse Opportunities.16. SalesforceEmployees at Salesforce rave about their job and their employer. One FGBer commended her companys benefits, saying, The benefits at Salesforce are absolutely excellent. As a company, they are also very transparent and do their best to make sure everyone has the things they need to make them better at thei r job.Salesforce is Hiring Browse Opportunities.17. DellWomen with families, or women with busy lives in general, enjoy Dells flexible working policies. They offer flexible hours, part-time work, remote work, and more, and the tech company has pledged to make 50 percent of its workforce remote by 2020Dell is Hiring Browse Opportunities.18. QualtricsQualtrics, an experience management software company, is highly rated by women who work there. Why? The company offers paid paternal leave, paid adoptive leave, fertility benefits, commuter stipends, generous PTO, and comprehensive insurance and retirement plans. Plus, the company offers its employees plenty of fun perks, including catered lunches, dog-friendly office spaces, and more.Qualtrics is Hiring Browse Opportunities.19. SquarespaceSquarespace works to make its company more than inviting for its female employees. Their Women Squarespace group focuses on helping women advance their careers within the company. And they sponsor even ts like Grace Hopper, Lesbians Who Tech, Girls Who Code, and Built by Girls. The company also has a Slack channel just for parents within the company to network and talk about work/life balance at Squarespace.Squarespace is Hiring Browse Opportunities.20. Columbia University Information TechnologyWorking at Columbia University Information Technology (CUIT), you support mission critical technology for over 40,000 faculty, staff, and students. But you also have the support of a team that values you and your work. CUIT offers flexible work arrangements, tuition benefits for you and your dependents, generous PTO, and useful retirement plans with employer contributions.Columbia University Information Technology is Hiring Browse Opportunities.21. Macys, Inc.You might associate Macys, Inc. more with shopping and the annual Thanksgiving ballabwehr and less with technology. But the reality is, a lot of ever-evolving tech goes into keeping Macys on the frontlines of retail and women who work here love supporting them in that mission. One FGBer said that the .com division is flexible and supportive of working moms/dads, and another noted that the culture is equal and fair to both men and women.Macys, Inc is Hiring Browse Opportunities.22. HashiCorpHashiCorp has a mission harnessing the power of not one or some of us, but the strength of all of us. They know this happens by making each and every employee feel valued, and women at the company are reaping the benefits.HashiCorp puts their money where their mouth is when it comes to building an inclusive organization, one anonymous reviewer wrote. You see this in daily interactions and in tenured or new employees.With 75 percent of HashiCorp employees working remote, inclusive networking opportunities, and paid parental leave, its easy to understand why women are so impressed with the companys environment.HashiCorp is Hiring Browse Opportunities.23. GenesysAt Genesys, technology is seen as a tool to enhance the humanity of businesses customer service and call center needs not a means of replacing it. Women who work at Genesys headquartered in California, but with offices in Canada, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia experience a similar fusion of sensibilities in their day-to-day work. Its a fusion that proves you can sit on the frontlines of tech without sacrificing a family-focused culture.Browse Opportunities at Genesys.24. Qualcomm IncorporatedQualcomm is growing and so is its technology. From artificial intelligence to extended reality applications, women at Qualcomm get to have a direct hand in pioneering some of techs most exciting possibilities. What else do they love about working here? The supportive, family-friendly work culture doesnt hurt. In their employee reviews on FGB, women here say things like It feels like your coworkers here are your friends and family, and that they really care We have nursing rooms and expectant mother parking spots I found a team where I mean something.Browse Opportunities at Qualcomm.--Fairygodboss is proud to lebensgefhrte with these companies.