Question

What is one way to advance a career once you have started a job?

*Go to trade shows or professional conferences that are sponsored by various professional organizations
*Try to become a “favorite” among supervisors and other decision makers.
*Become popular among your coworkers by keeping bowls of treats on your desk and inviting them to take some whenever they meet.
*Seize every opportunity to talk about your accomplishments, especially when important people are around.

Answer 1

These all seem like somewhat valid options, so let's pick apart each one and try to choose the best option available

Answer 2

A. Trade shows and conferences would be a good way to look for a new job, but the question specifies that you want to advance your career after you already have a job. Unless you're looking to change organizations, this probably isn't the answer we're looking for

Answer 3

B. Even in the workplace, politics is unavoidable; this option advocates playing the "people game" in order to advance your career. While it never hurts to get along with others, this method isn't very reliable on its own, so let's put it to the side for now

Answer 4

C. This is kind of a repeat of option B, but with a sillier premise. Basically the same "endear yourself to others" strategy, but this time with candy? We can probably ignore this option

Answer 5

D. This option, like B and C, also involves other people; instead of focusing on getting people to like you, this option describes letting others know about your strengths in a more professional capacity. When supervisors are trying to decide who to promote, they'll generally want to pick the "strongest" team players. In this way, advertising your accomplishments, especially when important decisionmakers are around, could have a direct impact on career development

Answer 6

Given all that, I think the last option "Seize every opportunity to talk about your accomplishments, especially when important people are around." is the best one
This option is the most active, and has the best chance of making a difference, as far as career advancement goes

Answer 7

ok so we can cross out A. C so were left with B and D

Answer 8

Yes i was gonna go with that one as well, it semmed for accurate

thak you so much!

Answer 9

No problem! I'm surprised the question didn't give you an option for developing your skills or getting more education. That's what I tend to think of when I hear "career development".
But out of the choices we have, I think we got the best one

Answer 10

i know i was suprised as well