Have you been waiting quietly for someone to
acknowledge your contributions?
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The late nights you’ve put
in.
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The occasional weekends you’ve
been having.
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The mega-sale you made last
month. Well, stop waiting. Let me show you how to take charge of your
career, and get that promotion!
1.
Generate a list of your achievements
over the last year and emphasize those of which you are especially proud (e.g.
that mega-sale—one of the company’s biggest).
2.
Generate a list of your intrinsic
worth—the ones you feel are especially helpful to the team (e.g. your team
spirit).
3.
Have a clear idea about where
you want to go. What position? What additional responsibilities you want to
take on? What salary you’ll command?
4.
Learn as much as you can about
the expectations of this role and the requirements for the position (e.g.
education, experience, responsibilities)
5.
Align your testimonials with
the requirements for the position you seek—prepare a case for yourself.
6. If your credentials are a clear match, go for it! If not, learn more from your boss and/or HR about what you might need to meet the requirements in the near future.
7. When you are ready, send a meeting request to your boss to discuss your role, and follow-up until the date has been set.
6. If your credentials are a clear match, go for it! If not, learn more from your boss and/or HR about what you might need to meet the requirements in the near future.
7. When you are ready, send a meeting request to your boss to discuss your role, and follow-up until the date has been set.
8.
Be an accomplished
professional—wear appropriate business dress.
How do those who currently occupy the position you seek, dress? Emulate them as best you can, of course
within the range of your personal style.
9.
When you meet with your boss,
present your case confidently, speak clearly and help him/her make the same
connections you’ve already made.
10. Should your boss not agree the time is right, be sure to inquire about specific skills, knowledge, and performance you can demonstrate in the coming months to ensure your growth. Specify a timeframe in which you intend to obtain them, and agree to revisit this discussion once that period expires.
10. Should your boss not agree the time is right, be sure to inquire about specific skills, knowledge, and performance you can demonstrate in the coming months to ensure your growth. Specify a timeframe in which you intend to obtain them, and agree to revisit this discussion once that period expires.
“Be
courageous. It’s one of the only places
left uncrowded”
—Anita Roddick
—Anita Roddick
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