Movin' on Up: 9 Ways to Get Ahead at Work

Here's how to take your grind to the next level.

Immediate Gratification - Don't get discouraged along life's journey when setting out to achieve certain goals or milestones because nothing great comes easily or instantly. Keep pushing and only think about completing the next step instead of the final one. (Photo: Corbis)

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You Are a Superstar! - Getting ahead at work is about being good at your job, but it's also about standing out. Here's how to shine at work, because stars are not born, they're created. By Kellee Terrell

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Feel Good About Yourself - In need of a little confidence boost? Here are seven things that you can do to feel stronger and more self-assured today. By Jillian Baker (Photo: Michael Poehlman/Corbis)

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Be Productive - Don’t just stay busy at work, actually get your work done and done well. Try spending less time on social media when at work and stay focused on your tasks at hand. (Photo: Michael Poehlman/Corbis)

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Encourage Others - Spreading positivity to other coworkers is a good way to keep morale up, and making people feel good about working with you can increase productivity. It also shows the signs of a good leader. (Photo: Chad Springer/Corbis)

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Encourage Others - Spreading positivity to other coworkers is a good way to keep morale up, and making people feel good about working with you can increase productivity. It also shows the signs of a good leader. (Photo: Chad Springer/Corbis)

Be a Team Player - Working well with others is a crucial way to stand out at work. If you see a coworker who is drowning, offer to help. Just make sure you can still get your own work done. (Photo: Cadalpe/Image Source/Corbis)

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Be a Team Player - Working well with others is a crucial way to stand out at work. If you see a coworker who is drowning, offer to help. Just make sure you can still get your own work done. (Photo: Cadalpe/Image Source/Corbis)

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Don’t Take on More Than You Can Do - Often times, our first instinct is to say "yes" when we are asked to do something. But be careful of taking on more than you can handle. Be realistic and honest about your bandwidth and deadlines.(Photo: Jupiterimages/Getty Images)

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PRO: You Have an Ally - It’s human nature — he’ll be more likely to take your side, whether you’re debating what restaurant to call for dinner when the department has to work late, voting on the final version of the pitch to take to your client, or settling a squabble with your office nemesis. (Photo: Mint Images - Tim Robbins/Getty Images)

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Learn When to Shine  - Yes, you are awesome, but sometimes you have to let other people shine, too. Don’t make everything about you, listen to others and let other people share their opinions. (Photo: Mint Images – Tim Robbins/Getty Images)

Don’t Be Thirsty Or an Opportunist - Networking can be overwhelming in this dog-eat-dog-world. But remember that when meeting new people, don’t be desperate or that girl who shoves their card in someone’s face before having a conversation. Be engaging and ask questions before you give someone your info.(Photo: JoseLuiz Pelaez/Image Source/Corbis)

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Be Caring to Others - Being empathetic and caring about others' well-being is also important in fostering a good working environment. If you know that someone is down at work or having a bad day, try letting them know you are there for them if they want to talk. (Photo: JoseLuiz Pelaez/Image Source/Corbis)

Be a Great Networker - Getting to know people in the office and outside the office is important in building your contacts, allies and brand. Plus, it’s always good to know people. You never know who is paying attention to your great work. (Photo: Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images)

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Be a Great Networker - Getting to know people in the office and outside the office is important in building your contacts, allies and brand. Plus, it’s always good to know people. You never know who is paying attention to your great work. (Photo: Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images)

Take Initiative - Don’t always sit back and wait to be assigned a task or to solve a problem in the office. Step up and offer your services and show that you are a leader and a problem solver. (Photo: Hero Images/Getty Images)

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Take Initiative - Don’t always sit back and wait to be assigned a task or to solve a problem in the office. Step up and offer your services and show that you are a leader and a problem solver. (Photo: Hero Images/Getty Images)

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Don’t Make Work Your Whole Life   - We tend to think that living for the job is the best way to shine, but it isn’t. Being able to show your managers that you can balance your social life and your work successfully will really make you stand out. (Photo: Troels Graugaard/Getty Images)

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Don’t Make Work Your Whole Life   - We tend to think that living for the job is the best way to shine, but it isn’t. Being able to show your managers that you can balance your social life and your work successfully will really make you stand out. (Photo: Troels Graugaard/Getty Images)