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Getting A Promotion At Work

At work one day, you receive a company-wide email from the Human Resources office with a job announcement for a position they are offering internally to qualified individuals. A promotion like that is just the opportunity you’ve been looking for – except for one thing. You don’t have the additional schooling the position will require.

But don’t be discouraged. The additional education you need for a promotion could be as simple as taking a few classes at your local community college, or it may involve completing an additional degree. Many schools today offer online classes and night school options which will fit into your schedule.

And you can do other things that will help you get promoted. Some ideas include:

* Volunteer to do additional projects in addition to your regular responsibilities. This will show your boss that you enjoy a challenge and that you are a team player.

* Be willing to work overtime even if you are not compensated.

* Stay up to speed with what is happening in your company beyond your immediate department. Take the time to read the information available on your company’s website, including press releases that your company distributes. By being aware of company activities, you will gain a perspective on where you fit into the equation.

* Research your company’s competitors and your general industry. Be aware of how your company is doing in the rat race.

* Read a daily newspaper such as “USAToday” or the “Wallstreet Journal” which will informed of current events. Doing so also helps you stay polished in your language skills, which will be apparent in the words you choose at work in both verbal and written communications.

A promotion, like any goal, can be achieved by breaking things down into a series of tasks. Feel empowered by working on the tasks you can achieve right now, and work towards provide a path to complete more challenging tasks, such as going back to school. A promotion like the one you seek is within reach.

Be strategic in choosing which degree to pursue by making sure the coursework will make you marketable. At this point in your career, you don’t have the time or money to go back to school simply for your educational enlightenment. Be aware of the competition that exists for a promotion like the one you seek, and learn what qualifications you need to beat the pack.

And don’t be afraid to take out a student loan. As long as your degree will lead to a promotion, whether it with your company or elsewhere, it is worth the investment. Many companies at least partially compensate the educational expenses of their employees, which can really help out. Be willing to live frugally while you attend school and for a few years afterwards in order to pay off your education debt more quickly.

Companies are looking for candidates like you who are committed to achieving success and willing to learn on the job. Even if an internal job announcement comes along in your company while you are still in the process of completing your degree, the position could still be available to you. A lot of employers will consider such a promotion as an internship at first that you can eventually grow into by continuing to gain additional skill sets. The next time an opportunity for a promotion comes around, you will be prepared.

Enroll today in an online degree program. Check out online education information by visiting North Orion.

About the Author

Jennifer Fields is a staff writer and researcher for
North Orion
. She specializes in career information.

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