Things You'll Need:
- Career Plans
- Desire for Advancement
- Career Opportunities
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Step 1
Stay informed about career opportunities in your company. Review all job postings and apply for positions that match your career goals.
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Step 2
During professional development sessions or performance evaluation discussions, let your boss know that you are interested in more responsibility and advancement opportunities.
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Step 3
Offer to train new workers and serve on committees, project teams, or act as a troubleshooter in a crisis. Contribute a new idea or solution to a problem and render assistance where possible.
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Step 4
Keep your performance quality high. Work on any areas that need improvement, and upgrade your knowledge and skills to keep pace with new technologies and other developments in your area of expertise.
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Step 5
Become a life-long learner. Read a variety of articles and books to keep your mind sharp
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Step 6
Be considerate of co-workers and bosses. Don’t let ambition cause you to become over-confident and arrogant.
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Step 7
Guard your reputation. Identify ways to develop and maintain a professional image that is positive and genuine.
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Step 8
Assess your career progress at least annually. Develop and implement tactical action steps that will cause your career to surge ahead.
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Step 9
Speak positively about your company to outside people. If you can’t, check to see if your personal values conflict with the company’s values and take steps to adjust or leave.
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Step 10
Find ways to get the decision-makers in your company to notice your work and the value you add to the company’s success.
Comments
amylaine said
on 7/30/2008 Great article.
MIghtyDreamer said
on 7/29/2008 Easy daily tips.
Limowreck said
on 7/28/2008 Super article. It's so easy to get trapped in one place. Thanks for this information. It's very helpful.