On The Job

So you got the promotion? Congrats! Now it's time to get your butt into gear, because the work habits that landed you your promotion won't wow your superiors forever.

'When your boss raises your rank, you need to amp up your performance so you can meet her or his higher standards,' explains Lois P. Frankel, author of Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office (Little, Brown and Company). Here's how to ensure post-promotion success.

ON-THE-JOB OVERHAUL #1	ON-THE-JOB OVERHAUL #1 Bite off as much as you can chew As soon as you move into your new position, tackle more ambitious projects. 'Your bosses gave you a boost because they believe you will bring creativity and initiative to your new duties,' explains Susan Murphy, co-author of In the Company of Women (Penguin Putman Inc). 'Reassure them they made the right decision by immediately taking on bigger challenges.'
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Author: Sara Bodnar