Job: Electrical Engineer (United States)

The best way to advance in a company is to become a work-a-holic, but most people want to maintain a work-life balance. You can still maintain a good work-life balance and shine among your peers. For instance, do not be satisfied with the work you were given. Ask to become owner of some high visibility issues your company is having. And once you own it, you finish it. Never leave a problem hanging unsolved once you own it. Do not show every single chart you made. Some times, having extra charts in backup in case a question arises could be a good idea. But keep the body of your presentation short and to the point. When presenting to executive(s), think like an executive. He's not going to want to know about all the technical detail. Think in terms of dollar and customer, and a solid plan for closure on existing problem.