Positioning Yourself for a Promotion

Who doesn't want a promotion?! Unless you've reached your career goal, and your comfortable where you are professionally - a promotion probably doesn't sound too bad.

I just started reading a book given to me by a fellow colleague. The book is called: "Who Gets Promoted, Who Doesn't and Why: 10 Things You'd Better Do If You Want To Get Ahead." Although I just started reading it, I can truly say this book has some gems. Some of the content is common sense, while other parts are thought provoking and challenges you to change current practices in order to position yourself  for "the next level."

Regardless of your current work situation, if you're a motivated and determined individual - you will find the contents in this book helpful. So as I make my way through the chapters I'll share bits and pieces with you...in hopes that you'll get something out of it to!

Chapter 1: Timing is as Important as Performance or Talent

"...Have a nose for change, place yourself in front of that change, [be] ready to capitalize on it & contribute to the organization's response to that change."  

"There are plenty of employees who make great soldiers implementing someone else's plans.

But the people who advance quickly bring ideas & can create plans."

"The biggest mistake employees make is to think that promotions are based on past

performance. It's not about what you've already done - but what you can do next!"

Think about it: Are you avoiding learning something that you need to know to make it to the next level?

xoxo 

Char