A woman works in an office
A woman works in an office in this undated file photo. Reuters

Many employees struggle to earn a promotion and stay in the same position for several months or years. If you want to move up the career ladder, learn how to improve and showcase yourself and get rid of some habits.

1. Learn how to promote yourself

A study published in Forbes.com showed that womenstruggle with self-promotion and presenting their skills and talents in the workplace. Be more confident and show your boss your key strengths and skills. Take charge in various situations and volunteer for special tasks to establish your bigger role in the company. Envision yourself as a valuable and indispensable part of the company then grab the opportunity to be recognized.

2. Teamwork

Learn how to work with colleagues and develop yourself as a leader. Your boss is constantly checking on how well you can deal with different personalities in the office. If you show that you can adjust to various types of people and meet objectives just the same, you can get a promotion. Volunteer for tasks and work with different teams to establish rapport with other colleagues.

3. Quit your telecommuting job

A study by Sloan Management Review showed that people who work as telecommuters or other types of jobs that do not have personal interaction between boss and employee rarely get promoted. The study suggested that superiors might evaluate these employees differently because they do not transact face-to-face. Regardless of how hard and long you work, your boss might underestimate your potential.

4. Take on big projects

Show your importance in the workplace by taking on big projects or challenges. Distinguish yourself from others by accomplishing tasks that require special skills and dedication. Establish yourself as an asset to the company and present yourself as a reliable and hardworking individual to get promoted.

5. Show loyalty

Employers and bosses also value employees who see themselves working for the company in the long term. Loyalty indicates how well you can protect the business and work for its advantage. You will be given bigger responsibilities if you can prove that you value the company and grow with it.