A few months back in March, I mentioned starting a new job. Upon being at that job for three months and ending my 90 day probation, I was approached by a man from another department. The department was recruitment; basically, I’d be hiring people on behalf of another company. I was approached again by another male from the department and again was offered to apply for the position, so I did, interviewed two times, then got it. Now what did I do to get promoted in four months- not even four months really since I started March 8?
Make a hard question simple: I went above and beyond!
Now what were those steps?
1.) Doing more than the status quo!
I can’t speak for everyone’s job because it varies from industry but my job has stats, and a quota we have to meet each week, regardless of the position or department. In my department, me and one male co-worker were the best.
We were broken up into teams with different supervisors. We, the male co-worker and I, were so good at our positions that our stats were always perfect. The supervisors would even fight over us because they all wanted us on their team.
If you work for a company that requires weekly stats, do more than what they’re asking.
2.) Smile and be happy!
Having a positive attitude goes a long way. When everyone sees you smiling, saying hi to co-workers, even the ones not in your department, getting to know those who are new, it makes an impression. It shows people you’re social yet professional. If there’s drama in the office, you shrug and move on.
3.) Help!
If you’re free and not busy, instead of going home early or asking to go home, offer to help others. Not only will you be taking a load off another, but you’ll be collaborating and socializing with them so as the business can achieve its goal.
It doesn’t matter in what order you do these three steps, but do them. You will see a difference in your work environment and how others view you. As a result of these three steps, me and the male co-worker both received promotions even though we’ve been at the company for less than four months! Of course, we also got raises!
The San Antonio film festival and What Went Wrong!
(SA Film Fest 2018)
I also mentioned I was going to go to the SA Film Festival. The goal was for me to network in regards to design, art, and animation. I even went to one of their (free) panels which featured David Liu. A man who worked for Disney and was apart of animation productions like The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, and Mulan.
Seeing him was the highlight of the festival, and the main reason why I went since I love cartoons and the process of animation so much! Below is some of his animated work and current, future project:
Nonetheless, the festival was shadowed over by the fact the VIP passes were $169.00. It was advertised on their website that you will have access to all the panels, you will get free food and water, you will get free merchandise, etc. Well, none of that happened. This is the email I sent to Adam who ran the film festival:
Hello there, I was wondering what the tickets were supposed to get us?
This festival has been around for 25 years yet it lacked organization, truth, and just over all excitement. It makes sense SA is so far behind in the arts compared to their neighboring city, Austin.
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