Raise your profile at work: Part 1 Visability.
Unfortunately, people who get noticed get the best assignments, while those who keep their heads down miss out, despite their hard work. So how can you increase your visibility at work, without bragging or stealing the spotlight? Here are some useful strategies: Why Be More Visible? If key people aren't aware of you, you'll likely miss out on opportunities to improve your skills and take on interesting assignments. Maximize your exposure so that you'll be "in the running" for opportunities when they arise. This is especially important if you work remotely, because people might forget about you if they don't often see you in person.
You might feel uncomfortable at the thought of promoting yourself, so here are a few simple ways to become more visible. Speak up in Meetings Meetings give you an opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and increase your visibility within your department. Work on developing your self-confidence and learn how to be a more engaging speaker so you can make an impact that's memorable. Read the agenda beforehand and think about the questions you want to ask or the points you want to make. This preparation will give you the confidence to speak up.
Strengthen Your Relationship With Your Boss It's a good idea to talk to your boss periodically about your work, even if you don’t have a formal evaluation. Use this time to discuss what is going well, to ask for suggestions on how you can add more value to the team, and to find out about opportunities to raise your profile.
High-Visibility Projects : Is there an assignments you could take on that will have a big impact on your organization's bottom line? Don't wait! Ask to work on these assignments when you find out about them. They will help you build relationships and gain exposure to decision makers such as senior managers and executives.