We have already spoken in other articles about the need to take charge of your Career Plan instead of leaving it in the hands of the company you work for. It is your responsibility to design your Career Plan and be the leader of it, doing what is necessary to try to make it happen. The next step if you are a fighter and you like to improve yourself, will be knowing how to get a promotion, although understanding that sometimes efficiency is not enough for a promotion.
Efficiency may be enough so that your job is not jeopardized, but that does not mean that your boss will count on you when the possibility of a promotion arises if you have not done enough before to think of you for the job. Today we will see what we can do to help count on us when the opportunity arises.
How to get a promotion - Make it known that you are interested
Don't be afraid to show your interest in a promotion, as that will show your superiors that you have character and can be a good leader. It will surely be well received, and if it were not, it may be a sign that you are not working for the right company and you have to think about changing.
Unfortunately there are still some bad bosses incapable of being good leaders who might feel threatened by you upon your request. If that happens, stop discussing the matter with your boss and go to the human resources department to discuss it. Do not forget that the good leader always wants his team to grow, it is important that you keep this in mind when treating your own team.
How to get a promotion - Show that you are qualified for the position
As I was saying in the presentation of the article, being very efficient in your position does not imply promotion. Sometimes you become a comfortable person who always has a job ready and well done, and if you do not show interest in a change things can go on like this forever, take charge and design your Career Plan. So here are some things that will help you achieve your promotion:
- Make your superiors see that you are trained for networking, that is, you are able to make a good network of contacts inside and outside the company. That is a sign of a good leader. It will also show that you know how to interact with people and work as a team. Take care of your relationships with your colleagues and boss. Be proactive / or when there is a crisis, show that you know how to take the initiative and coordinate work even in times of pressure. That is also very important for a leader. Also, often come up with ideas without fear of being rejected, they are not rejecting you. Take care of your aptitude and your attitude. Train yourself in everything that can help you improve. Be open-minded to learn and accept changes. Try to collaborate and help. Be careful what you say and how you say it, a good leader must know how to communicate correctly,and that also implies knowing how to listen. Get involved in your work efficiently, show interest. Work your body and mind to avoid stress. Find a mentor.
Don't sit around waiting for someone to offer you a promotion, take your own responsibility and be the leader of your professional life designing your Career Plan. To know how to get a promotion: it is essential to communicate it to your direct superior, demonstrate good interpersonal relationships, be proactive or cultivate efficiency, take care of your aptitude and attitude, stop stress and find a mentor.
"I am a great believer in luck, and I have found that the harder I work, the luckier I am" Stephen Leacock.
