Promotion Secrets to Get the Job You Want

You Mean I Need to Promote Myself to Get a Promotion?

Time and time again I hear the following from students in my career advancement workshops:

* "My work speaks for itself.I shouldn't have to tell anyone about my skills."

* "Why did they hire from the outside, I am already doing what's required of that position?"

* "Why did they get the job, I have more skills and experience than they do?"

* "How come my name is never mentioned when promotions come up in conversation?"

The answer is.you need to promote your skills and experience. Everybody quotes the old saying, "It not what you know, but who you know." That's not quite right. The correct saying should be, "It not what you know but who knows what you know." The people that can make decisions or have input on your career need to know what you know. This will only happen if you promote, promote, promote your special skills and experience.