If you want to move forward in your job, here is how. #1. Never utter the words "that's not my job." This is one way to earn the ire of your bosses. This phrase will give them one of two opinions. First being you think you are better then others, the second that you are lazy. At any place of you need to accept everything is your job, From filing to changing trash. #2. Keep it professional. Sharing personal information with your coworkers is a no no. No one will promote you if they think making friends is more important to you then your job. I am not saying to be unfriendly, but forging close, personal relationships with your coworkers will make your boss think that you can't make the hard decisions, remember it is a workplace not high school. #3, Stay out of the drama Another reason why you don't get personal. It will be used. If you think there are not people out there waiting for you to mess up, and to throw it in your face, you are niave. If someone tries to start an argument, walk away. Remember you are an adult, that is an option. If you lower yourself to that level, it will be you who is noticed at a troublemaker. Who looks worse, the person yelling at someone quietly working, or two people having a verbal brawl in a professional workspace. #4, Ask to learn If there is something you don't know how to do, ask. Your employer will appreciate it. Employers like a go better, someone who is willing to listen and apply what they have learned. This also makes them aware of your desire without saying it out right. The only way to move forward is to is to get on their radar. This is the best way.