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HOW TO STANDOUT AT WORK | 10 tips to get promotions and recognition at work (career advice)

Jennifer Brick

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Warm-up Questions

What does it mean to “stand out” at work?
Why do people want promotions and recognition at work?
Which tip do you think will be the most important for getting noticed at work?

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HOW TO STANDOUT AT WORK | 10 tips to get promotions and recognition at work (career advice)

Tips 1–3: Be known for the right things, define your focus, and be proactive (00:00 – 03:56)

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1. What is the first strategy for standing out at work?

Avoid talking to coworkers
Work longer hours than everyone else
Make sure you are known for the right things
Ask for a promotion directly

2. According to the speaker, what helps guide what you want to stand out for?

A list of your coworkers’ weaknesses
A new wardrobe for work
A strict daily schedule from your manager
A professional mission statement and a career vision

3. What does being proactive mean in this video?

Changing jobs frequently to gain experience
Waiting until your manager assigns you a task
Only doing what is expected and nothing more
Identifying a problem or gap and fixing it

HOW TO STANDOUT AT WORK | 10 tips to get promotions and recognition at work (career advice)

Tips 4–7: Create impact, present yourself professionally, build relationships, and be easy to work with (03:56 – 08:55)

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1. Why does the speaker say creating impact helps you get noticed?

Because it guarantees an immediate promotion
Because it is impossible for leadership to not recognize it
Because it means you never have to report your progress
Because it lets you avoid teamwork

2. Which example does the speaker give of a “big” impact?

Directly impacting revenue by increasing revenues or decreasing costs
Taking longer lunch breaks to avoid burnout
Changing your email signature
Arriving exactly on time every day

3. When the speaker says “be easy to work with,” what does she clarify it does NOT mean?

Being collaborative
Helping improve things you can change
Being a pushover and letting people steamroll you
Being positive at work

HOW TO STANDOUT AT WORK | 10 tips to get promotions and recognition at work (career advice)

Tips 8–10: Make others look good, make your work known, and let your strengths shine (08:55 – 14:05)

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1. What is the eighth strategy?

Avoid recognition so you seem humble
Make other people look good by recognizing them
Take credit for team projects to increase visibility
Only focus on your own tasks and ignore team work

2. Why do some people struggle with making their work known, according to the speaker?

Because self-promotion doesn’t feel good and can be judged
Because they have no projects to talk about
Because status updates are not allowed
Because leadership never listens

3. What does the speaker call the tenth strategy?

Keep your goals private
Never change your work style
Let your awesome self shine
Compete with your coworkers publicly

HOW TO STANDOUT AT WORK | 10 tips to get promotions and recognition at work (career advice)

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1. Which combination best matches the video’s overall message about standing out at work?

Be strategic: create impact, build relationships, and make your strengths visible
Work quietly and assume people will notice
Focus only on appearance and dress more formally than others
Avoid helping others so you can finish your tasks faster

2. Which of the following is closest to the speaker’s idea of “professionalism”?

Appropriate attire plus a professional demeanor and conversations
Doing your tasks without talking to anyone
Only wearing a suit and having perfect hair
Working from home so nobody can judge you

3. What is one key reason the speaker recommends recognizing others?

It makes competition at work stronger
It guarantees your manager will promote you immediately
It reduces your workload permanently
It creates a culture of recognition and often leads others to notice you too

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

HOW TO STANDOUT AT WORK | 10 tips to get promotions and recognition at work (career advice)

Which of the ten strategies do you already do well, and which one is the hardest for you?
Think of a time you were proactive at work (or school). What problem did you notice, and what did you do?
How can you make your work known in a way that feels natural (not uncomfortable self-promotion)?
What does “make other people look good” look like in your workplace or team culture?