10 Ways to Get Promoted in Hallie Crawford Certified Career Coach and Founder of

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1 10 Ways to Get Promoted in 2019 Hallie Crawford Certified Career Coach and Founder of

2 10 Ways to Get Promoted in 2019 Hallie Crawford, Certified Career Coach and Founder of

3 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. 4

4 AGENDA 1. 3 Common Obstacles Tips to Get the Next Promotion (in the order presented) 3. Action Steps admin@halliecrawford.com for a copy of this presentation. 5

5 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. 6

6 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 7

7 Three Common Obstacles to Applying for a Promotion Poll #1: Which obstacle applies to you? 8

8 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 Tip #1: Update Your Resume and LinkedIn Profile Poll #2: How many keep their resume up to date? 9

9 Tip #2: Create an Accomplishments Document 10 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)

10 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 11

11 Tip #4: Enhance Your Skill Set 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 12

12 Tip #5: Take Initiative 13 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

13 Tip #6: Be Confident 14 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

14 Motivate others Leadership role in meetings or team Handle conflict effectively Develop your EI (Emotional Intelligence) Tip #7: Be a Leader 15

15 Top 10 Leadership Skills Rate yourself in each area. Identify top 3 areas of development. 16

16 BONUS ADVICE Free Career Strategy Session to get advice on any career goal. COACHING 17 RESUME SERVICES CAREER TOOLS

17 Incorrect Response Correct Response Tip #8: Ask for and Implement Constructive Criticism 18

18 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? 19

19 Tip #10: Prep and Conduct the Meeting 20

20 REVIEW 1. 3 Common Obstacles Tips to Get the Next Promotion (in the order presented) 3. Action Steps admin@halliecrawford.com for a copy of this presentation. 21

21 Identify TWO Action Steps in the next week 22 Ask co-workers or employees for feedback Update your resume Accomplishments document Talk to your boss

22 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 Hallie@halliecrawford.com for information. 23

23 THE GREATEST RISK IN LIFE IS NOT TAKING ONE. ANONYMOUS 24

24 Q&A 25

25 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 Hallie@halliecrawford.com for information. 26

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27 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 kschuster@gwu.edu.