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How to Get a Promotion at Your Job

Do you feel that you are in a "dead-end" job? Is your company passing you by? Maybe you are the last one that is overdue for a promotion. If any of these topics are correct, your strategy needs some improving. Action steps need to be revisited.

Here are some fast tips that may help you get that well deserved and maybe overdue promotion. There have been promotions and raises in salary no matter what economy issues make themselves known. There is nothing wrong with being a very concerned employee. In fact, it is your responsibility to always be achieving greater employment and salary heights.

Tip One. Stop and take a long hard look at your history with this company. Do you really want to spend the next week, month, or year with this company? Have you done all that is possible to get a promotion? Have others been promoted over you?

Tip two. Write out your true feelings about your position, your company and your bosses. Do not do this while at work. Remember to be your very own friend. It takes two to keep a secret only when one of them has passed on.

Tip three. Make sure you understand the full instructions on how one is promoted. For example in most cities, county, state and federal government there are promotional exams. Sometimes it is as easy as going on an interview. Some however, post a written and oral exams for the position. Whatever, it is you must know the rules. Be prepared.

Tip four. You must ask yourself why you want this new promotion. Who held this position before and where are they now.What you are willing to do to get it.

Tip five. It is recommended that you seek out other positions in other departments that will be a promotion for you. Study the requirements and duties. Know what is available in the marketplace for your position.

Tip Six. If you must take an exam, get ready by getting one or more of those promotional standardized exam books. Just getting one for general knowledge is also a great idea. It would not hurt to pick up pointers. If you have been out of school for a good period then this is a must assignment.

Tip Seven. If the position that you are seeking has an interview portion, get ready. You can go on the internet and get a list of the most popular interview questions. Sometimes, they give you appropriate answers as well.

Alfred Porter is an International Educator, Author, Learning and Study Skills specialist. He is also a senior accelerated learning trainer. Professor has a community college life-time credential and holds a PH.D in Metaphysics. He has taught at UCLA, Pepperdine University, and many private and public colleges.

He taught and had residency in Spain. Professor has done much research in the Middle East, the Far East, Africa and Europe. He was a consultant for Ohio University in Saudi Arabia. See him at http://www.fasttrackproblemsolving.info

By Alfred Porter

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