So they all say that people want to promote employees they’d want to share a meal with and have a good conversation with. Sadly I am really not that person. I say hi in the hallways and attempt small talk which ends up awkward. I am not a friendly person because I am so shy and fearful.

Now I’d like to let my employers know about the extra efforts I’m putting in to get promoted (school, side work). How do I do that without coming across as demanding a promotion and not wanting go to do my current job? I always do my job well no matter what it is and I would hope that comes across in my performance. But I don’t have confidence that my demeanor suggests this since I’ve been told I have argumentative eyes and such. Also I’ve had a long leeriness of people in power.

Am I just all wrong/broken and will never be promoted?

How do I start having small talk with supervisors when the most ive spoken with them is to say hi in the halls? I’ve been at my current job now almost half a year. But knowing me I won’t be able to make further rapport no matter how long I stay. So that’s really what I’m asking for help with.

I’ve told my immediate supervisor but I feel like he’s forgetful and is so neutral he wouldn’t really put in a word for me to the supervisors who have more power.

Also should I give them an updated resume of my new school work and side work? That might be weird right?