John Morgan

Featured Guest Blogger: John Morgan of Pounding the Pavement

John Morgan writes for the up-and-coming career blog, Pounding the Pavement. In his free time, Mr. Morgan also tackles topics related to online career training for Guide to Career Education.

Have you ever noticed that some people seem to be predisposed for success in the workplace? I’m not talking about business superstars—the superrich or super-successful giants like Warren Buffet or Steve Jobs—but the more down-to-earth successes that we see around us all the time. These are our colleagues and carpool companions who, though on the surface may seem no different from the rest of us, seem to have an uncanny ability to get recognized more quickly than others and to be offered opportunities for advancement that pass us by.

In our current competitive job market, it can be difficult to feel like we have what it takes to get ahead. Some people just seem to have that extra charisma that we wouldn’t know what to do with if it hit us in the back of the head. Nevertheless, there are certain, common-sense but easily forgotten principles that, when put into practice, stand out to employers and supervisors and can help pave the way to advancing your career.

Here are three time-tested principles for standing out at work: [Read more...]