Sunday, September 11, 2011

Make Yourself Promotable

You want a promotion at work and want to make sure your boss thinks of you when an opening comes up? Try out the following strategies to make yourself the number one choice:
  • Don't wait for the job vacancy. Pave the way by making sure your boss knows you want more responsibility.
  • Employees need to treat their own company as a client. In order to stay competitive, inform your employer of your competencies and your talents.
  • Prepare for position you're interested in. If you're gunning for a job in a foreign country, begin taking language classes before any opportunity presents itself. Think about portability.
  • Likewise, don't let a company know you're interested in a foreign post if you can't do it. You could though tell them you can't do it. That helps them know where they can promote you.
  • Retiring baby boomers are creating a severe management shortage. Companies are deciding who their top talent is. Opportunity comes to people who are dressed for it, so always be ready.
  • Follow through in every commitment made to your boss, colleagues or anyone else.

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