You need training—but who’ll pay for it?
Looking for the company to pony up for your continued training? Here are the basics for making your case.
Category: Advancement
Ask for more responsibility
You feel strongly that you are ready to tackle more at work, but your supervisor hasn’t offered you more authority or challenging assignments. It’s time to take matters into your own hands and ask for more responsibility.
Sorting out a new job offer
So a new job offer is yours to consider! Before you make a decision based on emotional factors, make a point-by-point comparison of your new job with your old, to make sure that the change will be for the better.
Do you really want that goal?
Ask yourself a few questions before committing to an ambitious path.
Are you in a good position to advance?
If a promotion becomes available, will you be the first person to come to mind? This quiz is designed to help you determine whether your attitude and actions will earn advancement.
Do this now, get a promotion later
If you’re looking for a new challenge or new role to get you excited about work again, Rebecca Cope at Grazia offers some things you can start doing now to get a promotion at work.
5 ways to screw up your work life
A surprising number of experienced executives make some bad moves. Here are the top five.
Give yourself another title: Ambassador
I know assistants already add value every day. And yet in today’s accelerated world, everyone needs to up their game. Thinking of yourself as an ambassador can set you apart and contribute tremendously to your organization’s success.
4 tips for achieving success without waiting your turn
These days many young people see no need to wait their turn before moving up the ladder of success – and their refusal to patiently stand in line is the right idea, says Michelle A. Turman, author of Jumping the Queue: Achieving Great Things Before You’re Ready.
Office assistant & office manager résumés that will fail
There are several important deal-breakers you need to focus on to make sure your résumé doesn’t end up in the discard pile on the HR manager’s desk.