Get promoted: Follow this plan for career success..

Get promoted: Follow this plan for career success..

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Steve Graves
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Once upon a time, you could count on slowly moving up the ladder if you just did your job and didn’t make trouble. It’s different these days. If you don’t want to spend your entire career at the same desk—and risk getting laid off when business takes a downward turn—you’ve got to take an active role in getting promoted. Here are some useful tips:

    • Make a plan. Decide where you want to be in five, 10, or 20 years. Your desires will probably change, so you should be prepared to adjust your goals as needed, but a road map will help you make better career decisions.
    • Get to know your boss. Your managers are key to realizing your ambitions. Find out what your boss wants to achieve so you can support him or her. That doesn’t mean you have to become a sycophantic jerk; focus on earning the boss’s respect by doing your job better than anyone else, and you’ll position yourself as a trusted performer who deserves to move up.
    • Pursue improvement. Look for opportunities to learn and demonstrate new skills. A mentor can help guide you, but don’t rely on others for direction. Target training seminars and advanced degrees that offer the knowledge you’ll need in the position you’re aiming for.
    • Wave your own flag. Let people know what you do and what you’re capable of doing. Quantify your achievements, share testimonials and other good news, and highlight your contributions to the organiza­tion’s bottom line.
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