I see a lot of articles and reading material out there that speaks to the old school way of thinking about a promotion - wait for the job posting, apply, and keep your fingers crossed. I'd like to share, however, some real life practical action steps you can take right now to get promoted in your current professional career. I invite you to use these 7 tips as you're getting ready for that next promotion.
1. Self Assess. You have to prepare just like you do for an outside job or career change. First, assess where you are now and compare it to where you really want to be in your career. Look into personality assessments that will help you identify strengths, special talents/skills, and things you find most important in your ideal work environment.
2. Get Feedback. This one is a little more challenging, but it will be worthwhile. Check out what other people think about you at work. What are you known for? What did your last 2-3 performance evaluations say? Consider investing in a 360 feedback survey where you are able to solicit anonymous feedback from peers, direct reports, and your management.
3. Identify a Path. Using the results from #1 and 2, determine at least 3 career paths you are interested in pursuing. Are they inside your current company or outside? Identify 1 path to pursue right now and develop a complete strategy on how to get there.
4. Create Your Branding Package. Work on putting together your own personal branding toolkit. Branding is important because it sets the tone for how people perceive you and remember you. Your toolkit would include things like your most current resume, your personal mission statement, a "calling card", a 3 minute bio, and more. You can get pretty creative with this idea.
5. Identify Your Support Network. Think about who
you want in your circle of influence. Certain people are going to be in your corner, supporting your efforts to advance in your career. Find them - a mentor, a relative, a colleague who has already made it to the next level. Determine what your support and resource system should look like in order for you to achieve your career goal.
6. Elevate Your Knowledge. Identify at least 3 books you will read in the next 30 days that will educate you further on in your career pursuit. For example, if you are pursuing a marketing manager position, you might read something like "Marketing Metrics: 50+ Metrics Every Executive Should Master" by Paul Farris. Know what the next level knows, adjust yo
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