Fun Ways To Break The Glass Ceiling

The glass ceiling cannot be seen, it can only be felt. The unsaid rule that women will never be part of the top management of a company is snidely referred to as the ‘glass ceiling' in the corporate world. We speak of equality at work place but that is most often lip service. The fact remains that in a majority of cases, women employees are not allowed to rise beyond a certain designation. These ways to break the glass ceiling can help women as career tips.

The glass ceiling is so well camouflaged that it is hard to fight it. So when talent alone is not enough, there is no harm in using some tricks. The main reason why the glass ceiling exists is that men don't like to work under a lady boss; it hurts there delicate male egos. So there is no point in waging an outright war. Manipulation is a better way to get around your obstacles. Working women can use the following ways to break the glass ceiling in an organisation.

Power Dressing

Dressing well is one of the best ways to appear serious at your work place. Power dressing would include smart formals; shirts, trousers, blazers etc.

Don’t Get A Reputation For Flirting

If you are that who sweet talks guys to get your work done, you will never break the glass ceiling. Women who flirt are not considered to be serious about their profession.

Learn To Show Credentials

It is not enough to work hard; you have to also work smart. Showcasing your achievements is as important as your achievements themselves.

Get Things Done

There is no shortcut to success. Whether you are a man or a woman, you have to have the ability to deliver results.

Get A Streak Of Grey

Women with grey hair usually do not attract unnecessary male attention. So if you have a streak of grey in your hair, your male colleagues will stop seeing you as a object of frivolity and start treating you as an equal.

Wear Glasses

Wearing glasses gives every person an air of seriousness. Besides it may also give people the illusion that you care more about your work than your appearance.

Learn To Drive

Men love to crack jokes about women drivers. But when a woman really drives well, she earns their respect. Driving your own vehicle will also give your greater control over your work timings.

Cut Your Hair Short

Unfair as it sounds; long hair is seen as feminine. You may have noticed that most women corporate honchos have short hair.

Be Nice To Your Subordinates

Before you break the glass ceiling, you need to break the myth that lady bosses are always mean. That would be a small step for breaking the glass ceiling at the grass root level.