Episode 51 - Why hard work alone isn't always enough to get you noticed in your career

On this week's episode of Career Espresso, I'm talking about why hard work alone isn't always enough to get you noticed in your career.Advancing in your career doesn't only depend on how well you perform. Career development tends to be presented as a rational process where you acquire the appropriate skills, knowledge and experience to boost your chances of success.What about self-promotion? We know it's important, so why don't we do it more?It's not always an easy skill to master, but it's a powerful tool that you can't afford to overlook if you want to take control of your career.I'll share 5 ways to get started with self-promotion in a way that makes you stand out for all the right reasons.Don't forget to take a look at this week's podsheet to support and encourage further learning and exploration of the podcast topic. Chapters00:00 The Importance of Self-Promotion in Career Development01:00 Overcoming the Challenges of Self-Promotion02:26 Using Online Platforms for Self-Promotion03:48 Crafting Your Identity Through Self-PromotionGet a full transcript of the episode hereDownload the podsheet for this episode to explore this topic further hereSign up for the free Ready to Rise Substack career community here Check out the Ready to Rise 2024 Career Planner here Connect with meWebsiteLinkedInInstagramHow can I support the podcast?→ Subscribe→ Share this episode with a friend or on your socials→ Leave a reviewI would love to hear your feedback on my podcast. Please leave a review or come say hello on social or at [email protected] with a coaching question that will help you to say no to these tasks when you are ready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.