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 #4 Deal with disaster When a catastrophe arises, it's now your responsibility to handle it. 'Don't run to someone else to help you fix things,' says Susan Wilson Solovic, author of The Girls' Guide to Power and Success (Amacom). 'If your boss felt you earned the promotion, she/he also expects you to get a grip on the dilemma.' So when a stuff-up rears its head, imagine the best possible outcome, summon your problem-solving instincts and hit the ground running.
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Author: Sara Bodnar