Promotions, like flat tummies and six packs, do not happen overnight. They take time and call for hard work.
Of course, sometimes they do magically appear by luck or someone else’s misfortune – remember that dream you had about the Regional Manager being eaten by shark while on holiday?
Unless you can train finned assassins, a far easier and quicker way to climb the career ladder is to demonstrate that you’re promotion material.
So here at s1jobs we’ve compiled a list of the 10 best ways to do just that.
Rock your role
You’ve put in the graft so now it’s time for your Managing Director to take notice.
You need to show you’re on top of the work you have and need new challenges.
The most obvious way is to hit targets but stop coming in early and staying late – you’ll soon find yourself noticed.
Be innovative
Don’t just do your job – deliver a bit extra. To make yourself more valuable for the business look for challenges and opportunities.
Perhaps you’re in operations, HR or finance – if you see a work practice that could be improved let someone know. Managers love constructive thinking.
Build your network
The more people who know you, your strengths and abilities, the more likely your name will come up when opportunities are discussed.
Sell yourself
Be seen and be heard. If you’ve won a successful contract or created an award-winning project, make sure people know – especially those doing the promoting.
Bag new skills
No, we don’t mean capturing Squirtles and Jigglypuffs on Pokémon Go. An ever increasing skillset in your line of work is vital not only to perform your job but stay marketable for promoted posts on s1jobs.
Adopt a mentor
This could be a more experienced member of staff you can talk openly with. Mentors can suggest ways of progression – and be an influential ally backing your bid for promotion.
Be a problem solver
Don’t go to your Chief Executive with all your problems. Find solutions before seeking the boss’s blessing to get on with it.
You don’t ask, you don’t get
If your boss doesn’t know your aspirations, you run the risk of being ignored. Asking for greater responsibility signals your intentions.
Move sideways if necessary
Not every promotion needs to be a step forward. If there’s someone blocking your path, consider moving into a different team or taking on other responsibilities. It will pay in the long run.
Stay the course
Rome wasn’t built in a day. Be patient because all this time you’re building your skills base, expanding your network and gaining confidence.
For the best promoted roles visit Executive & Management on s1jobs