If you want to move up to the corporate ladder, gone are the days of working at one firm and earning promotion after promotion until retirement. The workplace is now more flexible and fluid and requires that one put more strategic thought into career planning. This short slideshow presentation with expert tips and advice will help with your current and future career plans. For more career planning tips from the experts, visit us at www.distinctiveweb.com or follow us at: Twitter: http://twitter.com/distinctivedocs Facebook: http://facebook.com/DistinctiveDocuments Google+: http://plus.google.com/+Distinctivewebofficial LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/michelledumas
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Career Planning Expert Advice to Move Up the Corporate Ladder
Quickly.
2 These days climbing the corporate ladder isnt often done in a
straight line. Career planning has gotten more complex. Gone are
the days of retiring from one firm, having worked your way up and
paid your dues. Todays workplace is more fluid and flexible and it
can be challenging for this reason. www.distinctiveweb.com
3 www.distinctiveweb.com Have a goal in mind. Create and follow
a clear roadmap. Imagine being at the top of your career field,
then start career planning. Work out milestones needed to get from
here to there. Chip the milestones into the individual steps needed
to reach each one. Adjust as needed.
4 www.distinctiveweb.com FOCUS on education. Get the best
training as early as possible. This makes you more promotable and
more confident in your decision- making. This allows you to act
decisively and with authority, no matter the level of your
job.
5 www.distinctiveweb.com Participate in the social network Not
just online! (Although the computer and your mobile are important
tools to expand your network and stay plugged into current trends
in your field.) Join professional organizations, mentor and be
mentored. Build and cultivate relationships. Network.
6 www.distinctiveweb.com Work harder and smarter. Exceed
expectations by volunteering for higher-impact tasks and become
known as the problem-solver. Tackle something thats crucial but no
one wants to take on. Then just get it done.
7 www.distinctiveweb.com Stay positive. A can-do attitude will
take you far. Be calm and friendly no matter the task or
complication. Everyone admires a capable, cool head.
8 www.distinctiveweb.com Become an SME. When youre the subject
matter expert, youre by definition a go-to person. Strive to become
known for your expertise inside and outside your current
company.
9 www.distinctiveweb.com Build your brand Blog on
industry-related topics. Guest blog, answer questions and comment
on well-known or up-and-coming industry forums. As your expertise,
recognition and network grow, you may be invited to lead a seminar
at an industry conference.
10 www.distinctiveweb.com Understand the big picture. Focus
your efforts and career planning in line with the company and
managements goals. Make your boss goals a priority and s/he will
want you on the team. Become involved with higher-impact projects.
Keep your finger on the pulse of your company so you dont waste
time on projects being sidelined.
11 www.distinctiveweb.com Catalog Successes. Keep track of
accomplishments in concrete terms. How much did you save the
company on that last deal? What percentage of business have you
brought in? Use the list at review times or when going for a raise.
The bigger accomplishments make great lines for your resume.
12 www.distinctiveweb.com Work well with others. Bosses want to
advance those who they can trust to work with anyone, with any type
of personality, any type of team and get things done.
13 www.distinctiveweb.com Engage the CEO. Interact with C-level
execs when you can. Something as simple as commenting positively on
a recent company speech or announcement. Start small. Youll pique
their interest and the more who know your name, the better. As long
as its not for denting their car in the parking lot.
14 www.distinctiveweb.com Be fearless. Switch companies if
youre frozen in place at your organization. Get some intel on other
companies with online research and through your trusted contacts.
Find out where those in your position or expertise area are most
valued. Switch jobs when necessary to acquire a new skill and round
out your experience.
15 Michelle Dumas runs of one of the longest-standing and most
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