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The question seems to be silly, but I decided to stop by because personally faced the situation that sometimes my young colleagues cannot understand what it is exactly about.

For example, you’re working during 1—2 years on the position where there is only one requirement – do well what you’re asked for. Then you found another job in another company where the basic principal is – that nobody will push you.

Btw, most of Western companies work like this. Yes, you have initial responsibilities, but to be able to achieve something in this company (and what is more important to grow) means that you should take more than is expected from you.

Always to be at least one step ahead…

Shortly, to be proactive means:

• do more (take on not only listed tasks in your job description);

• look around (there are always issues with processes and etc., pay attention to these issues);

• think about the possible decisions (when you find out the problem);

• think about implementation of what you have proposed;

• learn to listen and hear comments of your colleagues.

To be proactive means – that you should run for the job, and not vice versa. To wait when somebody will come and propose you something will not work. In this case, your reputation in the company will be zero.

Be open to new tasks, even if they are not in zone of your responsibility. Keep your eyes open and look around. There is always a lot of what should be done. You need just come and take it. This will increase your visibility in the company, will show your interest to develop yourself, help you to communicate more with your colleagues. And, all this – your way to career growth.

For example, you found out that there is a lack of communication between assistant’s block and one of the departments. Take the lead role, propose to your colleagues, that you will take this job and on, let’s say, monthly basis, will prepare the short communication letter with update. Agree on format, with your colleagues think about the content and move ahead. It’s simpler than it seems to be.

You need just one thing – start doing this.