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Unemployment rates have continued to increase in recent years. As a result, those who have jobs have become more competitive. In certain industries, the competition is so tough that one may lose his or her
job over a minor issue. So how do you tackle the challenges of a competitive work environment?

EMBRACE THE COMPETITION

Don’t shy away from the competitive realities of your workplace. Know the ways in which your performance is measured and try to perform above expectations. You have to cope with the people surrounding you even if they are overly competitive. You must develop your mindset to a competitive one so that you will not be out of place in the environment.

MAINTAIN A COURTEOUS MANNER

In a competitive environment, you may find it difficult to be civil or polite because of the behavior of your colleagues. However, you should be courteous. This type of behavior would stand you out positively in such an environment. Try your best to relate well to your colleagues.

SOLVE PROBLEMS IN THE WORKPLACE

In a competitive environment, you have to “produce” or go home. In other words, you should try as much as possible to do great works. Provide solutions in the business. Bonus points if you can make money for the company. You must build a reputation as a provider of solutions.

DEVELOP YOURSELF

When you are competing against others, you have to be ahead of them. Continuing education is a must in such a situation. Acquire skills and knowledge that would stand you out.

KEEP TRACK OF YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Did you get great feedback from a client or customer? Did you solve a problem in the business? Document your achievements so that you can discuss them at the next performance review.

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