Get that Promotion
I recently had a conversation with a girl friend of mine regarding her career (shocking, I know, because I never talk about that) and how to climb the corporate ladder. It got me thinking that a good blog about this would be, well, a good idea. So, here are my thoughts regarding getting that promotion – even in this difficult economy.
— For starters, consider taking on additional responsibility. Since companies are operating under the lean and mean mantra these days, it is important to set yourself apart. A great way to position yourself for a promotion is by offering to assume some extra tasks or projects. While this might not happen immediately, it will certainly set the wheels in motion for your selection for other work when the need arises.
— If you see a need – don’t ask. Just jump right in and take on the work. Your efforts will not go unnoticed and this will likely come back with positive praise and perhaps an untimely increase in responsibility and pay.
— Keep track of the increased work that you do. When the opportunity presents itself (it always does) you can point out to your supervisor the areas in which you have helped the company. This will allow you to quickly reference specific instances should you be asking for a raise and promotion.
While these things take time, and sometimes you might have to wait a bit longer, you will no doubt reap the benefits when the time comes.
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Debra Wheatman, CPRW, CPCC is the founder and Chief Career Strategist of ResumesDoneWrite, a premier career services provider focused on developing highly personalized career roadmaps for senior leaders and executives across all verticals and industries.
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