Things You'll Need:
- Computer
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Step 1
Resume
Keep your resume updated and in a professional format. There no better time to figure out what you do at your job, than while you're doing it. For professionals, use a format that doesn't just bullet point responsibilities, but instead focuses on problems, your solutions to them, and what resulted from it. An example would be "Created a database to track customer projects resulting in a 90% decrease in customer complaints due to late completions." -
Step 2
Develop a Career Path
Take a look at where you are and where you can go. What's the next promotion or position you could move into? Ask HR for the qualifications for the position, next set out to fulfill them, lastly find someone in that position now or a higher position who can mentor you. -
Step 3
Knowledge Advancement
What classes have you taken lately? Did they apply to your job? Did they apply to the job you want to have? If you don't invest in yourself you can't expect your company to invest in you. Take classes to further your career whether your company will pay for them or not. check your local community college for classes. -
Step 4
Patients
Be patient, the day after you fulfill all of the requirements you may not be promoted if a position is not open. Be persistent in letting your superiors now you're ready for a promotion not by verbally telling them, but by showing them with your skill set. Carry yourself and dress as if you have the promotion already. -
Step 5
Know When to Say When
Although patients is a must, you eventually have to decide if you can afford to wait around with the company you are currently employed or it you want to look elsewhere. Be sure to weigh the good and bad of leaving like pay differences, bonuses, and holidays.
