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Hallie Crawford
Certified Career Coach and Founder of www.halliecrawford.com
“10 Ways to Get Promoted in 2019”
10 Ways to Get Promoted in 2019
Hallie Crawford, Cert ified Career Coach and Founder of www.halliecrawford.com
Impostor Syndrome
• Feeling like your success is due
to luck, or outside circumstances, rather than
talent or hard work.
• 98% satisfaction rating with our clients.
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AGENDA
1. 3 Common Obstacles
2. 10 Tips to Get the Next Promotion (in
the order presented)
3. Action Steps
Email [email protected] for a copy of this presentation.
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Why Important To Address the Obstacles First?
Applying for a Promotion Can Feel Overwhelming
and Competitive…
FACTS
• An average corporate job opening attracts 250 resumes.
• Out of 250, four to six candidates are picked, and only one will get the job.
• 51% of employees are
considering a new job. https://www.glassdoor.com/employers/popular-topics/hr-stats.htm
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• 84% of organizations anticipate a shortfall in the minimum number of qualified leaders over the next five years. (State of Leadership Development
2015, Brandon Hall, August 2015)
• Only 18% of current managers have the high talent (that unique combination of talents needed to help a team achieve excellence in a way that significantly improves a company's performance) required of their role. (State of the American Manager, Gallup, April 2015)
• 35% of managers are engaged, 51% are not engaged and 14% are actively disengaged. (State of the American Manager, Gallup, April 2015)
The Good News https://www.glassdoor.com/employers/popular-topics/hr-stats.htm
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Three Common Obstacles
to Applying for a Promotion
Poll #1: Which obstacle applies to you?
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Tip #1: Update Your Resume and LinkedIn Profile
Poll #2: How many keep their resume up to date?
3 Steps: Take stock, Establish goals,
Refine
1. Update your resume and LinkedIn to reflect accomplishments to date
2. What position? Where? Timeline?
3. Personalize resume for the position you want. Save master copy of resume. PDF and text version.
Ongoing: Update your resume every six months
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• Write down accomplishments
• Keep it accessible to easily update
• Sections: measurable results, testimonials/ compliments, awards, classes, projects
• Take 10 minutes every month to review (calendar reminder)
Tip #2: Create an Accomplishments Document
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From resume review, identify gaps in
qualifications
• Create list of gaps in Experience,
Education or Skills that need to be
filled (Promotion Document)
• Identify and ask for projects to fill
those gaps
• Track progress towards goals
Tip #3: Tell your boss that you want to advance, ask for projects to fill gaps
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Consider Coursework to Enhance Your Qualifications
Ask your boss for ideas
• Internet courses (Lynda.com, Coursera.com, Industry specific courses)
• Certification
• Local college courses
- Research LinkedIn profiles of those in higher level positions, what qualifications/relevant education do they have
- Conduct informational interviews with those in higher level
positions
Tip #4: Enhance Your Skill Set
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• Work on tasks you haven’t been asked to
• Offer solutions to problems
• Suggest improvements
• Observe and emulate
• Create a list of soft skills to improve
• Dress for the job you want
• Build your brand on social media
Tip #5: Take Initiative
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Attitude is critical
• Your attitude affects your actions,
which in turn affects your
outcome
• 85% of our clients say they are
their biggest obstacle to their
career goals
Impostor Syndrome
Actions:
• Affirmations
• Body language
• List of past accomplishments
Tip #6: Be Confident
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• Motivate others
• Leadership role in meetings
or team
• Handle conflict effectively
• Develop your EI (Emotional
Intelligence)
Tip #7: Be a Leader
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Rate yourself in each area.
Identify top 3 areas of development.
Top 10 Leadership Skills
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Free Career Strategy Session to get
advice on any career goal.
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BONUS ADVICE
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Tip #8: Ask for and Implement Constructive Criticism
Incorrect Response Correct Response
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Tip #9: Find a Mentor
Mentors can give you sound advice about:
• Qualities you need to develop
• Skills you need to attain
• Insider knowledge on what’s crucial/new in your industry
• Opinion on your career progress
Poll #3: How many have a mentor?
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Tip #10: Prep and Conduct the Meeting
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REVIEW
1. 3 Common Obstacles
2. 10 Tips to Get the Next Promotion (in
the order presented)
3. Action Steps
Email [email protected] for a copy of this presentation.
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1. Ask co-workers or
employees for feedback
2. Update your resume
3. Accomplishments
document
4. Talk to your boss
Identify TWO Action Steps in the next week
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Achieve your career goals
Free Career Strategy Session
" The best choice I made during my transition.” “The knowledge you gain is priceless… the results are spot on
accurate.” “Worth every penny.”
Clients have secured positions at organizations such as: CBRE, Deloitte Consulting,
Aon, Duke Energy, Newell Brands, Georgia Tech, Capgemini, Infosys
Consulting, Cox Communications
Email [email protected] for information.
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THE GREATEST
RISK IN LIFE IS
NOT TAKING
ONE.
ANONYMOUS
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Q & A
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Achieve your career goals
Free Career Strategy Session
" The best choice I made during my transition.” “The knowledge you gain is priceless… the results are spot on
accurate.” “Worth every penny.”
Clients have secured positions at organizations such as: CBRE, Deloitte Consulting,
Aon, Duke Energy, Newell Brands, Georgia Tech, Capgemini, Infosys
Consulting, Cox Communications
Email [email protected] for information.
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PO BOX 8854, ATLANTA, GA, 31106
404-228-6434
www.halliecrawford.com
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Thank you!
• For more information, please contact Hallie directly or
contact Kate Schuster, Director of Career Programs
and Industry Networks in GW’s Office of Alumni Relations, at [email protected].