Building your career and standing out in the office is no easy feat. It requires that you put in additional hours, have the ability to simultaneously lead and work in a team setting, and pay careful attention to details -- including what you wear and how you navigate tricky office situations. Understand that all that hard work will ultimately pay off, but a promotion, or even acknowledgement, may take time and patience in the meantime.

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