Here's how you can position yourself for a promotion within your organization.

Always come prepared to put your best foot forward. Perform as if you are your own employee and put in what you expect out. The career field is becoming more and more challenging and everyone has to start somewhere. Be willing to take on takers no one else wants and excel to make a lasting impression. This is your opportunity to build characteristics that will be seen even in your absence.

To consistently meet deadlines, produce quality work, and exceed expectations, start by managing your time effectively. Prioritize tasks using methods like the Eisenhower Matrix to focus on urgent and important activities. Set clear, achievable goals and break them down into smaller, manageable steps. Maintain open communication with your team to ensure everyone is aligned and aware of timelines. Regularly review and refine your processes to enhance efficiency. Stay committed to continuous learning and improvement, always seeking ways to add extra value. By adopting these practices, you demonstrate reliability, excellence, and dedication to your work.

Para destacar ante los líderes y asegurar su reconocimiento, es fundamental no solo cumplir con los plazos y entregar trabajo de calidad, sino también mostrar iniciativa y creatividad en la resolución de problemas. Estos elementos no solo consolidan su reputación como un miembro valioso del equipo, sino que también posicionan su capacidad de liderazgo potencialmente para roles más exigentes. Cada desafío superado representa una oportunidad para demostrar su compromiso con la excelencia y su preparación continua para ascender en su carrera profesional.

Proactively identify challenges or process inefficiencies within your team, and propose solutions to overcome them. Stay current with your industry's trends and developments, using this knowledge to suggest new projects or strategies that align with organizational objectives. Offer to lead or contribute to special initiatives or cross-functional projects, providing opportunities to collaborate with diverse teams and expand your internal network. Share your knowledge and expertise to help team members or colleagues with challenges, emphasizing your supportive and collaborative nature. Taking initiative not only enhances your skill set and visibility but also signals to your superiors that you are eager to contribute meaningfully.

Be proactive in opportunities that will advance the organization. Remember you are an important stakeholder to help promote the mission statement by portraying truth in reporting. Your actions should always meet or exceed your words. Be the exemplary model to represent the organization on and off the job because your presentation will be what others will emulate. Leaders lead from the front, set the example for others to follow, and most importantly know what it takes to achieve great success, by following those who know how to lead.

Expand and update your soft and work skills. Attending new professional development training courses, attending online workshops, completing new accredited certificates that can help you be a successful team player in your organization.

Never stop learning it is a part of life. The day you stop learning is the day you stop living. Always set a goal to learn something new every day and pay it forward by teaching others to take your place. Be a well rounded individual and a great asset who is always willing and able to be a productive citizen within society. Regardless of what you learn or who you learn it from, make sure it would be something positive and a great reflection of your character. The world needs people who are not afraid to work, give back, and speak up for justice. So, make sure you have an open hand and not a closed fist so you’re able to receive what is yours and give to others as you would want to be given to you.

I always live with the principle "One thing I know is that I know nothing." It creates a headspace that I am still blossoming as a tourism professional ready to explore the world. But most importantly, it allows me to view my brain as a sponge that absorbs information and learning. However I am still wary of what information I am absorbing noting that not all of them are correct or aligned to my principles. As Einstein said: I was able to see further for I was standing on the shoulder of giants.

It's important to understand your organization's goals. From there, you can evaluate how your skills, experience and actions can contribute the most value. To get a deep understanding of the goals, network within your organization to get different perspectives. From there, make sure you are considering those perspectives in the work you're doing. Measure your results and share the stories of your impact with others in your organization.

There are two major schools of thought to consider: 1. Politic from day one, make every move with the end result in mind. Make smart, tactical choices, befriend only those that make you look good, and don’t worry about those that you leave in your wake. 2. Do your job and do it well. Ensure that those entrusted into your care are taken care of and don’t cut any corners. Provide superior, sustained performance and let your actions speak for you. Take care of those below you and rely on those above you to take care of you. Somewhere in the middle is the right answer. Find what works for you, do your best; always maintaining forward momentum. Be true to yourself and don’t compromise your values or the values of your workspace.