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title: "How to Get Noticed and Promoted by Your Boss at Work"
description: "How do others get promoted? This question troubles many people. To find the answer, we referred to research by American experts and concluded that three factors determine promotion: personal performance (10%), personal image (30%), and personal visibility (60%). The article provides advice on enhancing your image and increasing your visibility to get ahead."
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# How to Get Noticed and Promoted by Your Boss at Work

> How do others get promoted? This question troubles many people. To find the answer, we referred to research by American experts and concluded that three factors determine promotion: personal performance (10%), personal image (30%), and personal visibility (60%). The article provides advice on enhancing your image and increasing your visibility to get ahead.

How do others get promoted? This question troubles many people. To find the answer, we referred to research by American experts and concluded the following:
Three factors determine promotion:
1. Personal Performance
Has your work reached its peak? How well do you do your core job, and how well do you do things beyond your core job?
2. Personal Image
What impression have you created for yourself and your work? Does your boss already know how good you are? If you achieve excellent results, do you let your boss know?
3. Personal Visibility
At the company, you work for others. These decision-makers—those who have the power to decide whether you get promoted—do they know you, know your name, and know what you are responsible for? You may be productive, but if these people don't know you exist, you won't have a chance for promotion.
The percentage value of these three influencing factors:
Performance accounts for 10%
Image accounts for 30%
Visibility accounts for 60%
Feels unfair, doesn't it? Those who put in 200% effort get only a 10% chance of promotion. Those who "cut corners" climb over others' heads one by one.
Many people feel frustrated when they see this kind of situation and don't know what to do. Here are some work suggestions:
## **Enhance Your Self-Image: Give the Right Impression**
Do you feel disgusted when you think of "selling yourself" or "blowing your own horn"? Cross that out. If you are a hardworking, good employee, don't assume you are on senior management's radar. You need to create a better image for your work.
Keep the following points in mind:
1. Prove competence: Show initiative and be a thoughtful leader.
2. Build close relationships with colleagues.
3. Stay well-informed.
4. Being capable is not enough—make people think you are capable.
5. Ensure regular face time with your boss.
6. Reinforce: Leave a positive impression on your boss.
## **Visibility: Increase Your Visibility**
The key is to gain the attention of senior management. Although you may not meet leaders often, there are always chance encounters, such as in the elevator or at meetings—these are opportunities for you to shine. But remember, don't overdo it, or your immediate supervisor will make things difficult for you. Don't get forced to leave before you even get promoted.
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